Our next Help Desk Day is on Monday 10th August 10.00am - 1.45 pm at Armthorpe Libary. You will have free access to Ancestry and Findmypast websites plus access to the 1921 census. So do come along and bring a friend. Do remember to bring your library card. #genealogy #familiyhistory

1. Women who died of TNT Poisoning at Barnbow Munitions Factory: We remember the women and some were only girls who were killed in the explosion but also we must not forget those who died of TNT poisoning. We remember Mary Lucy Turner. #barnbowlasses

1. Also today is Minden Day. It commemorates the participation of the forerunners of the regiments in the Battle of Minden during the Seven Years' War on that date in 1759. #mindenday

Yorkshire Day, held annually on August 1st, is a celebration of the culture, history, and heritage of England's largest historic county. It marks significant regional milestones, promotes local pride and dialect, and features civic gatherings hosted by a designated local town or city.

1. Continuing the series of the women and girls that were killed at Barnbow Munitions Factory, Leeds: We remember Sarah Ann Jennings. Sarah Ann Jennings was born in 1878, Wilberfoss, Yorkshire. She was the daughter of James Gilbank Jennings and Susannah Kirby. #barnbowlasses

1. Women At War: Women who served in the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS). Today we remember Private Gertrude May Tollerfield Williams. Gertrude May Tollerfield Williams was born in 1922, Sculcoates, Yorkshire. #WW2 #ATS #yorkshire

Our next Help Desk Day is on Monday 3rd August 10.00am - 12.00pm at Conisbrough Libary. You will have free access to Ancestry and Findmypast websites plus access to the 1921 census. So do come along and bring a friend. Do remember to bring your library card. #genealogy #familiyhistory

Men who worked at the Doncaster "Plant" with military links: Walter Gilbert was born on 3rd August 1890, Doncaster, Yorkshire. He was the son of George Gilbert and Emma Jane Robinson. In 1911 Walter’s occupation was a Carter aged 20, he lived with his family at 6 Wesley Place, Doncaster, Yorkshire.

1. An 1888 animal drinking trough in Regent Square, Doncaster, was erected by or associated with the Band of Mercy (often misremembered as the Bank of Mercy), the youth branch of the RSPCA. #history

1. Series of men who were executed for desertion in WWI: Today we remember Private Walter Dossett. Walter Dossett was born in 1896, Sheffield, Yorkshire. He was the son of William Dossett and Lily Dale. #WW1

Our next Help Desk Day is on Wednesday 29th July 10.00am - 2.00pm at Sprotbrough Libary. You will have free access to Ancestry and Findmypast websites plus access to the 1921 census. So do come along and bring a friend. Do remember to bring your library card. #genealogy #familiyhistory

1. Our next Members Hybrid Meeting is on Wednesday 29th July 7.30pm - 9.00pm at the Earl of Doncaster. Our speaker will be Janet Dean giving a talk about How Family History Wrote My Novel. Janet is a writer originally from Barnsley, with family connections in Doncaster. #familyhistory

Kevin Keegan a football icon was born in Armthorpe, Doncaster, has died today aged 75. He played for Liverpool in 1971, with whom he won the FA Cup, the European Cup, the UEFA Cup twice and the First Division title three times. RIP. #football #doncaster

Here are some photos of our Family History Fair today, been a very busy excellent day, enjoyed by all. Thank you to everyone. #familyhistory #genealogy

1. This is the full list of exhibitors attending our History Fair. Doncaster & District Family History Society Help Desk Doncaster & District Family History Society Sales Doncaster & District Family History Society Raffle

Our next Help Desk Day is on Tuesday 21st July 10.00am - 2.00pm at Doncaster Archives . You will have free access to Ancestry and Findmypast websites plus access to the 1921 census. So do come along and bring a friend. Do remember to bring your library card. #genealogy #familiyhistory

Our Family History Fair is a week away now. 9.00am -4.00pm. We had to extend the time. Plenty of advice on Family History, so do come along an see us.

Our next Help Desk Day is on Monday 13th July 10.00am - 1.45pm at Armthorpe Library . You will have free access to Ancestry and Find My Past websites plus access to the 1921 census. So do come along and bring a friend. Do remember to bring your library card. #genealogy #familiyhistory

1. As it is Wimbledon Tennis fornight I thought I would share this story of Alice Mabel Pickering MBE. Alice Mabel Pickering MBE (nee Simpson) was born in 1860, Ledsham, west Yorkshire. She was the daughter of Rev. Michael Henry Simpson and Elizabeth Hendrick. #wimbledon

1. Series of men who were executed for desertion in WWI: We remember Sergeant John Thomas Wall. John Thomas Wall was born in 1895, Worcestershire. He was the son of William Wall and Harriet Passey.#WW1 #shotatdawn

1. Women at War WW2: We remember Sarah Tye. Sarah Tye was born on 6th April 1910, Ardsley, Yorkshire. She was the daughter of Harry Tye and Emily Fleetwood. In 1939 Sarah’s occupation was a Domestic Servant in Leeds and lived at 7 Lidgett Park Road.#VAD #WW2 #yorkshire

1. Mexborough War Memorial: Commemorating the men who served in WW1. Frank Blunt was born in 1877, Doncaster, Yorkshire. He was the son of Isaiah Blunt and Ann Jones. In 1905 he married Myra Florence Bamforth, and they went on to have four children. #mexboroughwarmemorial #WW1

Our next Help Desk Day is on Monday 6th July 10.00am - 12.00pm at Conisbrough Library . You will have free access to Ancestry and Find My Past websites plus access to the 1921 census. So do come along and bring a friend. Do remember to bring your library card. #genealogy #familiyhistory

Our next Help Desk Day is on Wednesday 24th June 10.00am - 2.00pm at Sprotbrough Library . You will have free access to Ancestry and Find My Past websites plus access to the 1921 census. So do come along and bring a friend. Do remember to bring your library card. #genealogy #familiyhistory

Just to remind you of our forthcoming Family History Fair. Hope many of you can come and support the event. There is something for everyone so do come along. #familyhistory #genealogy.

1. Men who worked at the Doncster "Plant" with military links: Walter Edwards was born on 12th November 1896, Middlesex, England. He was the son of Walter Henry Edwards and Kate Hurd. In 1901 Walter aged 3 lived with his family at 45 Hallgate, Mexborough, Yorkshire. #WW1

1. Series of men who were executed for desertion in WWI: We remember Private Henry Hughes. Henry Hughes was born in 1891, Sheffield, Yorkshire. He was the son of John Charles and Ellen Hughes. Henry joined the York and Lancaster Regiment. Rank Private. Service No. 242904. #WW1

1. Women who served in the Auxiliary Territorial Service WW2: We remember, Eva Jane Shepherd born 1919, Rotherham, Yorkshire, England. She was the daughter of Richard and Sarah Shepherd. Eva joined the Auxiliary Territorial Service. Rank Private. Service No. W/!46248. #WW2 #ATS

1. Women who served in the Auxiliary Territorial Service WW2: We remember, Eva Jane Shepherd born 1919, Rotherham, Yorkshire, England. She was the daughter of Richard and Sarah Shepherd. Evan joined the Auxiliary Territorial Service. Rank Private. Service No. W/!46248. #ATS #WW2

Next Members Hybrid Monthly Meeting, is on Wednesday 24th June 7.30pm - 9.00pm at the Earl of Doncaster. Our speaker will be Andy Harbon giving a talk on Lockerbie Family Tragedies. #history