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William Smith: Dissenter and Parliamentarian

Presenter: Peter Collins

Peter Collins describes the life of William Smith, a UK Parliamentarian from 1784 to 1830. William Smith campaigned for the abolition of slavery and championed the Doctrine of the Trinity Act 1813 which made it legal to practice Unitarianism.

Duration: 9 minutes

Topics related to this webcast:

Family Histories, London Discussion Circle

Actors in London: Three Generations of an Acting Family

Presenter: Lynda Collier

Lynda Collier talks about three generations of the Robert's Family who were actors in London.

Duration: 39 minutes

Topics related to this webcast:

Actors, Family Histories, London Discussion Circle

Richard Turner: an Excise Officer in London

Presenter: Jill Trethewey

This presentation examines the life of a 19th century Officer of Excise based in London. Jill also describes how she researched her ancestor and the records that are available to assist her.

Duration: 30 minutes

Topics related to this webcast:

England, Excise Officers, London Discussion Circle, Occupations

Watermen in London: The Round Family in Williamstown

Presenter: Robyn Ansell

This presentation explores the life of watermen in London over the period from 1600 to the end of the 19th Century. Robyn Ansell also explores her Round family who were involved in this occupation. Handout

Duration: 38 minutes

Topics related to this webcast:

England, Family Histories, London Discussion Circle, Victoria