About the Speaker

Mrs Ruth Willmore

Events and Education Manager  and co-organiser of All About That Place. Ruth is studying for a Masters in Genealogy, Palaeography and Heraldry at Strathclyde University.  Ruth is particularly interested in late 19^th and 20^th Century family history, her interest in family history began with an inscribed mourning ring  inherited by her Grandmother.  Ruth lives in North Wales with her husband and three cats.

About the Speaker

Research Collections Coordinator leading the Collections Team at SoG. She has over 25 years' experience managing historical library and archival collections and holds a Masters in Information Management.

About the Speaker

Mr Philip Spedding

Philip Spedding joined the Society from the Royal Albert Hall, having previously been Director of Development at The London Library and also Executive Director at Arts & Business for 16 years. He took up the role on 1st July 2024. He brings an impressive portfolio of knowledge and experience from his career of over 25 years in the creative and cultural sectors, including senior responsibility for strategy and business development, individual giving programmes, fundraising and external development plans at organisations as diverse as Tate, The British Library and The Charities Aid Foundation. Philip holds a Bachelor of Commerce (specialising in Finance) from the University of British Columbia, Vancouver.

About the Speaker

Else Churchill

Else Churchill is the Genealogist at the Society of Genealogists in London. Formerly a professional genealogical librarian and researcher, Else has worked for the SoG since 1994. She is the Society’s subject lead, working across the organisation and runs the publishing programme. She was the recipient of the IHGS Julian Bickersteth Memorial Medal in 2023 for her exemplary contribution to family history studies.