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Have you got boxes full of old photos in various stages of aging. So, what’s the best way to appreciate these images, learn from them, and preserve them for another 180 years? Steve, a professional photo restorer and historian, will guide you through the possibilities—and help you safeguard these valuable memories for future generations.
Simon Davies is the founder of the online family archive platform WeAre.xyz. In his own family’s archive, Kevin’s bird’s eye ancestral adventures are recorded and shared with his nearest and dearest. Simon has a track record of technology innovation, having built a mobile app platform that is now part of Facebook and used by over 1bn people worldwide. Outside of work, Simon sits on the committee of the Shropshire Family History Society in England, is a keen naturalist, cyclist and lover of any kind of history. He lives with his wife and two teenage children in West London, England.
Ann Larkham’s career started with the BBC as a television camerawoman, then moved into science communication and education. Now Ann is a photogenealogist, author and advocate of caring for and enjoying family history photographs. Combining her passions for photography and genealogy, she helps individuals and families recognise photos as historical artifacts with a unique ability to connect generations. Ann promotes accessible and engaging ways for people to preserve and share their photo legacy. In doing this, she emphasizes not only the practical aspects of photogenealogy but also the emotional value of old photos. Ann holds a PGCert in genealogy, advanced degrees in zoology, and has undertaken extensive training in photo management. She has contributed numerous articles to Family Tree magazine, given presentations for genealogical societies worldwide, and is authoring a book on photogenealogy, due for publication in 2026 by Pen & Sword.
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