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HGS Conference Day Saturday 19th September 2026

Conference Day

Saturday 19th September 2026

Wickham Community Centre
Mill Lane, Wickham PO17 5AL

Everyone is welcome to join us for the day — HGS members, non-members, and anyone interested in family history, so please feel free to tell your friends!

A Variety of Topics with Expert Speakers!

Compered by our President, Dr Nick Barratt, we welcome:

  • Unsanitary: Privies, Open Sewers and Cholera presented by Jude Rhodes
  • Mapping your Ancestors presented by Mark Bayley
  • The Century of Deception: The Birth of the Hoax in the 18th Century presented by Ian Keable
  • The Boyce & Beckett Trail presented by Geoff Boyce

Click here to read more about our speakers and their talks.

The full programme for the day, with timings, is available here: Conference Day Programme.

The HGS Bookstall will be available, offering a selection of HGS publications and books on a variety of topics. Why not visit our online shop to browse and pre-order your favourite products, so you can pick them up on the day?

Reserve Your Spot Today!

Please note that this is a ticket-only event.

Tickets – £35.00, to include refreshments and a buffet lunch

To apply for tickets complete the form below and make your payment as soon as possible to secure your place.

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The TICKET PRICE is £35.00 which includes four talks, refreshments, and a buffet lunch.

Payment is by Bank Transfer to:

Hampshire Genealogical Society
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Please use you LAST NAME and POST CODE as the payment reference.

For any queries, or to pay by cheque, please email conference2026@hgs-online.org.uk.

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