The Caribbean Connection - Sunday, 24 November in Corn Exchange & Ormiston Institute, Melrose

Our next public meeting is on Sunday, 24 November, at 2.30pm in Corn Exchange & Ormiston Institute, Market Square, Melrose, TD6 9PN (see map) when Professor Geoffrey Palmer will give a talk titled 'The Caribbean Connection'.

This year, 2013, marks the 175th anniversary of the total abolition of British slavery in the New World. In the past, many historians have ignored the part that Scots played as owners, managers or other workers on slave plantations in British colonies such as Jamaica. Since 2007, when the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the Slave Trade was celebrated, many people have become interested in the historical aspects and records. In his talk, Professor Palmer, born in Jamaica, will outline various aspects of Scottish/Jamaican historical connections in terms of family ties, property, culture, economics and Robert Burns.
Why not come along to find out more about this fascinating topic ? 

I warmly invite you to attend the talk whether you are a member or not.

Doors open at 2pm; the meeting begins at 2.30pm.

There is no admission charge.

We'll have a range of family history publications available to buy, and there’ll be light refreshments available after the talk (donation expected).

If you have a problem with your family history, please discuss it (no charge) with one of our volunteers.

Speakers at meetings occasionally need to be changed at the last minute, due to circumstances beyond our control.