The latest gathering took place in Lyneham ,Wiltshire on August 11th 2007

Sid's Press release

For 15 years Sid Skull of Bradenstoke, Wilts has been coordinating a one name study of his family surname and this year he hosted a gathering of others with Skull/ Scull ancestry at Lyneham in Wiltshire.

The surname seems to have originated in the Brecon area and spread over the centuries into Bristol and the villages of Dauntsey[N.Wilts], Ashmansworth, [Hants],Edington, [W.Wilts], and Bitton[Glos].

Sid welcomed 70 people descended from these groups and others from family lines in High Wycombe and Derbyshire and two brothers from Australia. The largest proportion of those attending can trace their line back to Dauntsey, Wiltshire.

Family trees and photos brought by visitors added to the displays and reports on individual research encouraged beginners to find out more on their family's history.

Sid described how his research began by asking his elderly aunt what she knew of the family and going through a box full of old photos.

The group's genealogical records are now on a database which was accessible throughout the day.

Photographs of the day

Setting up the room and displays

Sorting out the folders etc. Once again it was great to see Rodney Pyke who visited with Neil from Australia

After visiting many times they have actually met someone who has a family connection.

One of the displays, the dress was a wedding dress used in the 1800's in Lyneham church.

Skulls / Sculls from all over came to listen to talks and to swap notes

Sid skull giving a talk on his Family History and the Skull Gatherings

Getting organised for the Group Photograph in front of Lyneham Church

Group Photograph of the 2007 Skull/Scull Gathering

With thanks to Heather Skull

Greg's talk

Barbara's talk

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