Family history: Trace your criminal ancestors

D﻿ean Kirby is bestselling author, a historian, tour guide and genealogist, with a PHD in urban history. He wrote his debut book, Angel Meadow: Victorian Britain's Most Savage Slum, after discovering his ancestors lived in the district  when it was a nineteenth century slum. He now leads guided walking tours of the area while writing his second book.

Dean Kirby's Manchester History Club

Urban historian Dr Dean Kirby shows family history researchers how to tell the story of their criminal ancestors

Dr Dean Kirby is an award-winning journalist, an urban historian, non-fiction history author and a professional genealogist.In 2016, his debut book telling the story of Victorian Manchester's Angel Meadow district, a notorious slum known for its criminals and , became a bestseller.In this new family history talk, family historians will learn how to build a picture of their Victorian criminal ancestors and tell their story.The talk will cover skills and tips including:<ul><li>Using court lists, prison records and criminal registers to learn about your ancestor's criminal past.</li><li>Making the best use of old newspapers to reveal details of court cases.</li><li>Using other sources to build a picture of your ancestor's life outside crime.</li><li>Revealing hidden family stories by using criminal tattoos.</li><li>Research your ancestor's criminal networks or gang membership.</li><li>Visiting Victorian crime scene locations.</li><li>Writing up and telling your criminal ancestor's story.</li></ul>The talk is not being recorded.Dean also provides a professional family history research services for people searching for their Manchester ancestors at www.manchesterfamilyhistory.com. For more family history reserach tips, subscribe to www.manchesterhistory.uk.For other family history courses and tours by Dean, visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/dean-kirby-69491628983

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