Change to Borders Family History Society's Speaker for tomorrow, Sunday, 30 November at Melrose

Borders Family History Society have changed their speaker for tomorrow, Sunday, 30 November at Melrose.
Unfortunately, Mary Craig, who was to have spoken about Beggars, Thieves and Whores - the ultimate medieval outsiders, has suddenly fallen ill.

Instead, they will have two speakers:

• Enid Cruickshank: Walter and Andrew Haddon, solicitors, of Hawick
• Gregory Lauder–Frost: Earlier records including privy council records, exchequer rolls and regality records

It's at the same venue, the Corn Exchange & Ormiston Institute, Market Square, Melrose, TD6 9PN.  See this map for directions.
The talk is open to the public.

More information.

We wish Mary a speedy recovery.

FindMyPast Free Family History Live Broadcast or Webinar on Saturday 8 November

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