Life as a Genealogist - talk by Mathew Homewood

Mathew studied history at the University of Sussex, obtaining a master’s degree in 2009, and later an MPhil.

He has been working as a professional genealogist for the past 15 years. His work has revealed an incredibly diverse collection of life stories, from mining communities in Wales to circus entertainers in Russia. 

Event type: Talk
Date: 23rd November 2026
Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Venue: Littlehampton United Church
Cost: £3.00

In this talk Mathew will discuss many aspects of his work, which are both informative and entertaining. He will reveal a selection of fascinating documents he has discovered, and will regale the audience with some of the more unusual and amazing family history stories he has uncovered over the years.