Monday 24 April 2017

Finding helpful interest groups on Facebook

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
at https://livesofthefirstworldwar.org/ (The digital archive set up by the 
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.

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