Backtracks offers a wide range of talks and lectures on local, social and family history which are suitable for all occasions. Talks and dayschools can also be arranged in costume, please contact Liz for more information.

 

Liz Carter - 'The Victorian Widow'

 

Below are just a few examples of the talks offered by Liz Carter.

‘In & Out Of The Workhouse’ The 1834 Poor Law Amendment Act changed the face of poverty and introduced the Union Workhouse. How did it feel to be poor in the early 19th C?
‘Hark, Hark the Dogs do Bark’ Settlement and Removal Issues for Family Historians – what to look out for.
‘The Workhouse Visitor’s Report’ Lady Visitor c.1890 gives a detailed report, in contemporary costume, of life in the Union Workhouse.
‘The Victorian Funeral’ Victorian widow in her ‘weeds’ recalls her husband’s funeral and describes what it was like to be a widow in 1890.
‘They seek him here, They seek him there’ Hints & Tips on tracking down missing members of your family tree from Tudor times to modern-day.
‘X marks the spot’ Hints & Tips on using Maps and Surveys to locate your family roots
'Family History & The Internet ' A look at some of the best websites for family history and how to navigate around them
'Strong-minded Women' A look at the start of the women’s suffrage movement in the 19th century and the women involved.
'The Victorian Child' What was it like to be a child in the 19th century. An illustrated talk about changing attitudes towards childhood and childcare in Victorian England.
'Skeletons in My Cupboard' Recollections of a family history researcher, dusty secrets uncovered, interesting cases and some useful hints & tips.

TALKS last for 1 – 1 ½ hours and can be tailored to suit your meeting. Fee £40 plus travelling expenses @ 30p per mile.

DAYSCHOOLS usually run 10 am – 4pm with lunch break. Fee £150 per day plus travelling expenses @ 30p per mile.