Upcoming Events
Secular Salon: Margaret Hedley on "Women in the Coalfield in the 19th Century"
We are delighted to announce that researcher, author and former
Sunderland teacher Margaret Hedley will be joining us at the
Secular Salon this month.
After taking early retirement, Margaret embarked on a new
journey, establishing a research business
specialising in family history. Her expertise has
connected clients from around the world to
their roots in the North of England.
Margaret's personal passion lies in uncovering
the life of her great-great-grandmother in
County Durham. Originally published under the
same title as her talk, her research has
expanded into a captivating, published trilogy.
These books trace the fortunes of Hannah’s family from the early 19th century through to the
pit closures in East Durham during the 1960s.
Margaret brings her wealth of genealogical knowledge to life in engaging talks on local and
family history, sharing stories that connect the past to the present.
When: Sunday, 26th January 2025, 2pm–4pm
Where: Merryoaks Community Hall, Park House Road, Durham DH1 3QF
Cost: Free (donations welcome to help cover costs)
Everyone is welcome and refreshments will be provided, so bring a friend and enjoy an
afternoon of local history and discovery!
The Secular Salon is funded with the generosity of North East Humanists and its members
We are delighted to announce that researcher, author and former
Sunderland teacher Margaret Hedley will be joining us at the
Secular Salon this month.
After taking early retirement, Margaret embarked on a new
journey, establishing a research business
specialising in family history. Her expertise has
connected clients from around the world to
their roots in the North of England.
Margaret's personal passion lies in uncovering
the life of her great-great-grandmother in
County Durham. Originally published under the
same title as her talk, her research has
expanded into a captivating, published trilogy.
These books trace the fortunes of Hannah’s family from the early 19th century through to the
pit closures in East Durham during the 1960s.
Margaret brings her wealth of genealogical knowledge to life in engaging talks on local and
family history, sharing stories that connect the past to the present.
When: Sunday, 26th January 2025, 2pm–4pm
Where: Merryoaks Community Hall, Park House Road, Durham DH1 3QF
Cost: Free (donations welcome to help cover costs)
Everyone is welcome and refreshments will be provided, so bring a friend and enjoy an
afternoon of local history and discovery!
The Secular Salon is funded with the generosity of North East Humanists and its members
