2009 Courses

Bedfordshire and Luton Archives and Records Service is running  a series of  courses throughout 2009.

Each course costs £15 and will be held at the Archives.

The courses will begin at 9.30am, (to last approx. 3 hours) with registration and payment to be made from 9am to 9.20am on the day. There are limited places available for each course so if you would like to book a place please contact us at:

Bedfordshire & Luton Archives & Records Service, Riverside Building|, Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9AP Tel: 01234 228833

After several successful sessions we have added more dates!

Family History

Thursday 14th May - Advanced Family History - Adding Branches to Your Tree

Find out about the archival sources that will further your family history research and add branches to your tree.

Thursday 11th June  - Family History for Beginners

This course will cover how to begin your research, use archive sources and Family History websites. You’ll get the chance to handle and explore original material with expert guidance and you don’t need to have Bedfordshire ancestry! A participant in a previous workshop said: “I now know where to start.  The handouts are clear and particularly relevant – a very enjoyable and informative morning!”

Thursday 9th July - Advanced Family History - Adding Branches to Your Tree

A second date for for this popular course.

Thursday 30th July - Family History for Beginners

Another chance to book on this popular course.

Exploring the Archives

Thursday 21st May - Poor Law Records NEW!

What happened if you were in need before the advent of the Welfare State? 

Thursday 18th June - Crime & Punishment, Law & Order NEW!

Were your ancestors’ prisoners or policemen? We look at the sources for the pre-1900 period

Thursday 16th July - Palaeography for Beginners NEW!

Understanding old handwriting is a key aspect of any historical research, so come and learn how to decipher the past.