The pilot who diverted his WW2 plane away from Nantwich before crashing into a field, is to be honoured with the Freedom of Nantwich. Sunday January 14 2024 will mark the 80th anniversary of Lieutenant Arthur Lesley Brown’s act of bravery. Read all about him in this blog by FHSC member Paul Chiddicks on his website Chiddicks Family Tree 👉https://chiddicksfamilytree.com/2023/09/17/the-pilots-grave/
Former Browns of Chester employees and shoppers are being encouraged to take part in a unique project to record their experiences of the famous store.
Link to find out more 👉https://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/news/more-than-a-shop.-share-your-browns-of-chester-story
The online petition to save original wills from being destroyed is now live
The link below gives full details, please consider signing it
The Internet Archive is an Aladdin's Cave at the best of times but recently been made even better - Peter Christian's seminal book, The Genealogists Internet is now free to download on the site. You're welcome and enjoy
Happy New Year - my usual list of free online events are below. Details and registration instructions can be found by clicking on the link below each talk listing
