WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND THE FIRST EVER ROOTSTECH LONDON 2019 CONFERENCE!

WHY I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO TO ATTENDING ROOTSTECH LONDON 2019

Australian Rootstech Ambasssadors @GeniAus and myself London Bound!

People who know me would probably describe me as a Rootstechaholic! And it would be true! The reason I travel all the way from Australia  to attend this yearly event is because Rootstech is a conference with a difference. This conference combines family history and technology, a huge variety of classes, truly inspiring keynote speakers, some of the world's best presenters and an outstanding Exhibition Hall. Attending Rootstech for me is not only an excellent learning opportunity but is also about catching up with and meeting the wonderful friends I have made online through researching family history. 

AND NOW WE HAVE ROOTSTECH IN LONDON...

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When I attended Rootstech in Salt Lake City in February of this year, the Rootstech London Conference seemed far in the distance. Now I am counting down the days until my QF1 flight departs Sydney, Australia and I am London bound. 

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I am especially excited to be attending this UK and European focused Rootstech Conference, since my ancestry is English, Scottish, Irish, Swiss and German. Although on this trip I would love to visit all of these ancestral places, I have decided to explore my ancestral origins in England on this particular visit. I have planned a three week driving trip to help me better understand of some of my English ancestral origins. I will be visiting villages, towns, archives and ancestral homes on my English family history drive. All this, inspired by attending Rootstech London!

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Perhaps the most exciting ancestral place I will be visiting will be Marwell Hall in Hmapshire. This is the magnificent home that my great uncle purchased in 1934, and the place where he built a secret airstrip and concealed hangars to test fly spitfire aircraft during WW2. Marwell Hall once belonged to King Henry VII I and was gifted by the king to the Seymour family so there is an amazing amount of history in the lifetime of this building. 

The house now stands in the gounds of Marwell Wildlife Zoo. I have spent a great deal of time researching my great uncle's fascinating life and my investigations have led me to court cases, shipping records, MI5 Files, archive files regarding illegal gun running to Hyderabad and much more. I am beyond excited to actually be seeing the place where my great uncle lived.  

My driving trip will also take me to other English ancestral places where I will enjoy researching in local archives and walking in the footsteps of my ancestors. I have no doubt that my family history driving trip will be a valuable lead up to the three days of informative classes at Rootstech at London. 

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If you are interested in attending Rootstech in London and you would like to to know more about the conference, where to stay and the schedule, then the best place to find information is the official Rootstech Website.

THE ROOTSTECH WEBSITE IS YOUR BEST GUIDE TO ROOTSTECH LONDON.

Why not check it out right now.

https://www.rootstech.org/london

"Family history is growing at unprecedented rates and this is your invitation to help shape the future of an industry! This is the conference for the curious, the mavericks, the photo organizers, and storytellers everywhere." [Quote from Roostech Website]
THE ROOTSTECH WEBSITE OFFERS MANY COMPELLING REASONS AS TO WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND ROOTSTECH LONDON 2019.

https://www.rootstech.org/london/why-attend

YOU CAN FIND OUT ABOUT THE FABULOUS LINEUP OF KEYNOTE AND OTHER SPEAKERS RIGHT HERE.

YOU WILL FIND THE SCHEDULE FOR ROOTSTECH LONDON ON THE WEBSITE. WHY NOT HAVE A LOOK RIGHT NOW AT THE EXCITING LINEUP OF CLASSES! 

https://www.rootstech.org/schedule

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FIND OUT ABOUT THE  EXHIBITION HALL AT ROOTSTECH LONDON

https://www.rootstech.org/london/exhibition-hall

If the Exhibition Hall in London is anything like the exciting Expo Hall in Salt Lake City it will be a place where I will be spending as much time as I can. There are always lots of fun and interesting things to learn and also to participate in at a Rootstech Exhibition Hall. 

Ancestry.com conducted a 'make an advertisement' activity at Rootstech 2019.

"The exhibition hall is the perfect place to discover helpful solutions, watch demonstrations, and interact with innovative family history technology. Come and see what dozens of exhibitors from around the globe have to share. With the newest start-up to companies such as Ancestry, MyHeritage, and Findmypast, there’s sure to be something you’re interested in." [Quote from Rootstech Website]

As an attendee, I would like to say a thankyou to the amazing Rootstech volunteers. Nothing happens at a Rootstech Conference without the Volunteers.  You won't be able to miss them in their stand out T-shirts, so if you have any questions while attending Rootstech simply look for a volunteer. They are usually the people with a very welcoming smile!

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 PEOPLE ARE BLOGGING ABOUT ROOTSTECH LONDON!

 I have complied a list of just some of the many family history blogs which have been written about Rootstech London. Hopefully these will give you a varied and informative overview of this exciting and up and coming conference. 

FamilySearch  https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/rootstech-london/

The Family History Guide Blog  https://www.thefhguide.com/blog/the-family-history-guide-at-rootstech-london-2019/

Antecedentia  https://www.antecedentia.com/2019/07/rootstech-london-this-is-your-chance/

The Genes Blog  http://britishgenes.blogspot.com/2019/09/rootstech-london-adds-further-keynote.html?m=0

My Descendant's Ancestors  https://mydescendantsancestors.com/2019/07/5-things-to-know-for-rootstech-london.html

The Family Tree  https://www.family-tree.co.uk/how-to-guides/expert-blogs/dna-classes-at-rootstech-london-guest-blog

Anglers Rest  https://anglersrest.net/category/genealogy-2/rootstech-london-2019/

The Genealogy Reporter  https://thegenealogyreporter.com/rootstech-london/

Ontario Ancestors  https://ogs.on.ca/rootstech-london-2019/

London Roots Research  http://londonrootsresearch.blogspot.com/2019/08/rootstech-is-coming-to-london-in.html

Genealogy Bank  https://blog.genealogybank.com/preparing-for-rootstech-whether-you-are-at-home-or-attending.html

The Single Leaf  https://thesingleleaf.com/2019/09/19/rootstech-an-update-on-two-cities/

Your Family Genealogist  https://www.yourfamilygenealogist.com/single-post/2018/09/16/Roots-Tech-London-2019

Pictures and Stories  https://www.picturesandstories.com/news

Genealogy Stories  https://www.genealogystories.co.uk/blog/what-is-rootstech-why-should-i-go

The York Stake Blog https://yorkstakeblog.org.uk/are-you-coming-to-rootstech 

Who Do YouThink You Are  http://advertorial.immediate.co.uk/whodoyouthinkyouare/roots-tech-make-connections/

Kindred Past  https://kindredpast.com/2019/06/12/rootstech-london-2019-is-coming/

Travel Genee  https://travelgenee.com/rootstech-london-3-day-pass-giveaway/

Treasure Chest of Memories  https://treasurechestofmemories.com/rootstech-london-not-average/

Islington Directory  https://directory.islington.gov.uk/kb5/islington/directory/service.page?id=NAJdHNvNlCU

Family Tree Searchers  https://www.familytreesearchers.co.uk/why-rootstech-london/

OnGenealogy  https://www.ongenealogy.com/event/rootstech-london-2019/



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