Finding William

Tue Mar 17 2026 at 01:45 pm to 02:45 pm UTC+00:00

Manchester Central LIbrary | Manchester

Manchester & Lancashire FHS
Publisher/HostManchester & Lancashire FHS
Finding William
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An Irish-Mancunian Family History Journey
About this Event

Author and family historian Dean Kirby talks about his 20-year journey to trace his Irish ancestor William Kirby from the fields of County Mayo to the back streets of Manchester - a journey that led to a remarkable discovery at an archaeology dig in Angel Meadow.

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Manchester Central LIbrary, St Peter's Square, Manchester, United Kingdom

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