On Wednesday 2nd July at 7:30pm, Ipswich Group, Suffolk Family History Society will welcome Cathy Shelborne. She will present ‘The Story of Admiral De Vere Broke’. He was a very successful Captain in the days of wind powered warships. The Broke Hall Estate in Ipswich, and the swimming pool at his old school, honour his name.

The Admiral was famous for winning the battle between his ship, HMS Shannon, and the USS Chesapeake, in the war of 1812. He had a big house near the River Orwell.

Come along and find out more about this fascinating man.

The August 6th talk, in the middle of the holiday season, looks at ‘The way holidays used to be’. Jill Mann will present this talk.

Where: The Salvation Army Citadel, 558, Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, IP4 4PH
There is easy Parking at the rear of the building.
Cost: £2 for Society members; £3 for non-members who are very welcome. Pay on arrival at the door and arrival. Cash only.

Finally…

The Society presents FREE ZOOM talks, which are open to anyone. To find out more about what is coming up, go to suffolkfhs.org.uk. Click on ‘News’ to see details of upcoming talks and to register for the latest Zoon talk.