Interest
groups on Facebook
22
April 2017
16:22
Today's
post will look at some of the groups involved with a particular
interest
or topic.
It seems
that no matter what your hobby or interest you are bound to
find a
page about it on Facebook. Family
history is no exception. As
with
local family history societies you will find enthusiastic members with
knowledge
to share.
Here are
just a few of those I have used.
Stanley
Camp Hong Kong 1941-1945
Internees
and relatives sharing their experiences of being held at the camp.
I know two
people, who are not related, with members of their respective
families being interned
at Stanley.
Pompey
Pals
Dedicated
to preserving the memory of the Portsmouth men who served
during
the First World War. My great uncle, Albert Webb, who died at Ypres
in 1917 was a Pompey Pal.
Battle of
Jutland
This
group collects and shares information about the men and ships that
took part
in the battle. It is closely linked to the Jutland Community
Imperial War Museum). My grandfather, Ernest Wills, served
on HMS
King George V.
WW1 Photo
Postcards of the Royal Artillery, RGA, RFA and RHA
On line
photographs can be useful should you be trying to identify an
ancestor's
uniform. My great uncle Charles Wills was in the Royal Artillery
at this
time
These are
just a few examples of the interest groups on Facebook. Just put
in the name of
the county, town or village your ancestors lived in and see
what comes up.
Hint 😉No matter what your interest there will be some like minded
person out there who wishes to exchange ideas with you.