Do you have Welsh ancestors and wonder why they came to Australia? Or perhaps like me, wondered why they moved from England to Wales? What political, religious and socio-economic factors were influencing our ancestors?
Historian and educator, Nigel Hughes will join our Welsh discussion circle on 2 Oct at 7.30pm. Please note the evening time slot as Nigel lives in Aberystwyth, Wales.
Nigel will share insights into the social forces that shaped our ancestors' lives and decisions to migrate. He will discuss the discontent in Welsh society from the fourteenth to the early twentieth century, with focus on cause and effect of emigration and inward immigration.
This is a special opportunity for conversation with someone on the ground in Wales. Nigel is keen to interact and assist you so please come along with your questions.
Photo courtesy of Jackie van Bergen: William Francis, born in Bridgend Glamorganshire in 1835, emigrated in 1862, her 2x Great grandfather.