Dartford talk: Tracing My Ancestors During Lockdown with Clare Walker

Doors open 9.45am. The meeting / talk will start at 10.30am and end by 12.30pm.

When Clare Walker set out to research her husband’s ancestors, she never imagined the astonishing stories she would unearth and the many frustrating mysteries that would both enthral and frustrate her.

She also didn’t bargain on the shocks she would have to deliver to her family: ancestors who were executed (they backed the wrong side); murdered in their bed by a best friend; a missing RAF crewman; a doctor who left his young wife and two small daughters to travel to Australia where he drowned; and a Gaiety Girl who voyaged to South Africa with her wedding dress in her suitcase to marry a “stage-door Johnny”

Clare Walker is a former journalist, author and pilot with over 30 years experience of thrilling audiences with her engaging, entertaining and informative talks on a wide range of topics.

Clare’s presentations are highly visual, using rarely seen historical footage, photos and fascinating anecdotes and are based on in depth interviews and research.

The venue has a large, free car park but it is shared with other users and can be busy at times.

No booking, just turn up.

The Society is a registered charity and membership fees and donations are an important part of our income. The Talk is free to members but guests and visitors are asked to make a donation towards hall hire and speaker's fee. There will be a donations box at the venue.