Lois Dean I have been studying family history for several years and developed an interest in the local history of my ancestors' surroundings, placing them in context, hence the appeal of FACHRS. Living in the North-West, I hold a family history certificate from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) in Preston and Oxford University's online Advanced Diploma in Local History. I worked as librarian for the Boys’ Division of Bolton School, which included managing the school archives. Later, I volunteered at Bolton Council’s Local History Library and also was involved with Salford's Working Class Movement Library, in particular in its oral history project, 'Invisible Histories', which recorded the memories of people who worked for some of the city's former major employers.  Another interest is local traditions and folklore.