Was your ancestor illegitimate? How to find out more
A look at the range of sources available for researching illegitimacy in Herefordshire's archives
The mothers of illegitimate children in the past were generally treated brutally by today's standards. Clare O'Grady will share the sometimes harrowing evidence for the role that public bodies played in this practice from the 17th century onwards, and show what you can expect to find in the records.
Tickets can be booked on our Eventbrite page
- Date: Monday 12 October 2026
- Location: Herefordshire Archive and Records Centre Fir Tree Lane Hereford HR2 6LA
- Cost: £12
- Time: 11am - 1pm