Following in Family Footsteps7:30pm 10th November, 2025 on Zoom

On Monday 10 November there will be a Bristol Group meeting and talk entitled “Following in Family Footsteps” by Andy Browning.

They say a picture paints a thousand words, well not this one! Having stared at the same unremarkable photo on his grandparent’s wall for years, Andy was surprised to discover not only was this picture taken in Sudan, but also the slightly dusty and angry looking man holding a bicycle was in fact his Great Grandfather – a revelation which could only lead to one thing…

Following in Family Footsteps is the story of how an old sepia photograph inspired a three-month adventure following 80-year-old family footprints through the mountains and deserts of East Africa, trying to track down the missing piece of a family history puzzle. As well as negotiating sandstorms, rogue bus drivers, active volcanoes, and some of the hottest temperatures the planet has to offer, this is also the story of an often-misunderstood corner of Africa through the eyes of two people, three generations apart.

Andy is an expedition leader, geographer, explorer, writer, speaker, and part time teacher with a full-time passion for travel, history and adventure.

The talk is online and begins at 7.30pm and is available to members only (joining details sent by email).

If you are not a member you can join BAFHS. Just visit https://bafhs.org.uk/support/join and enjoy this and many other talks and benefits of being a member.