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Family and local history societies vary greatly in size and scope. Many are formally constituted bodies, with a constitution and bank account, publishing journals, transcripts, organising projects and running their own websites. Until 2020, most held regular in-person meetings and similar events. Covid restrictions brought these to a shuddering halt and have led many traditional organisations to adapt to online meetings and presentations.<br> | Family and local history societies vary greatly in size and scope. Many are formally constituted bodies, with a constitution and bank account, publishing journals, transcripts, organising projects and running their own websites. Until 2020, most held regular in-person meetings and similar events. Covid restrictions brought these to a shuddering halt and have led many traditional organisations to adapt to online meetings and presentations.<br> | ||
In recent years, many traditional societies have ventured into social media. Such platforms are also increasingly used by less formal groups of local and family historians, as they cost little or nothing to operate and enable ready recruitment of and interaction with likeminded people. As far as possible, this page includes both traditional societies and “online-only” groups. It is probably far from complete, particularly for the latter.<br> | In recent years, many traditional societies have ventured into social media. Such platforms are also increasingly used by less formal groups of local and family historians, as they cost little or nothing to operate and enable ready recruitment of and interaction with likeminded people. As far as possible, this page includes both traditional societies and “online-only” groups. It is probably far from complete, particularly for the latter.<br> | ||
A few of the societies listed are not based in Northamptonshire, but do have an involvement with the county. | A few of the societies listed are not based in Northamptonshire, but do have an involvement with the county.<br> | ||
Addresses shown for societies | Addresses, where shown, are those for writing to societies. | ||
'''Braunston History Society'''<br> | '''Braunston History Society'''<br> | ||
Website: [https://www.braunston.org.uk/org.aspx?n=Braunston-History-Society Braunston History Society] | Website: [https://www.braunston.org.uk/org.aspx?n=Braunston-History-Society Braunston History Society] | ||
'''Brixworth History Society''' | '''Brixworth History Society'''<br> | ||
Email: [mailto:pakirton6@gmail.com pakirton6@gmail.com]<br>Website: [http://www.brixworthhistory.org/ Brixworth History Society] | Email: [mailto:pakirton6@gmail.com pakirton6@gmail.com]<br>Website: [http://www.brixworthhistory.org/ Brixworth History Society] | ||
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:This educational charity involves people in archaeology and promotes the appreciation and care of the historic environment. | :This educational charity involves people in archaeology and promotes the appreciation and care of the historic environment. | ||
'''Deanshanger Village Heritage Society''' | '''Deanshanger Village Heritage Society'''<br> | ||
Email: [mailto:deanshangerheritage@gmail.com deanshangerheritage@gmail.com]<br> Website: [http://www.mkheritage.org.uk/deanshanger/ Deanshanger Village Heritage Society] | Email: [mailto:deanshangerheritage@gmail.com deanshangerheritage@gmail.com]<br> Website: [http://www.mkheritage.org.uk/deanshanger/ Deanshanger Village Heritage Society] | ||
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:The Society collects and shares material about the history of Guilsborough, including illustrations such as photographs and post cards. The period covered ranges from the far past to more recent times that are still within living memory. Its active Facebook group had over 360 members in April 2021. | :The Society collects and shares material about the history of Guilsborough, including illustrations such as photographs and post cards. The period covered ranges from the far past to more recent times that are still within living memory. Its active Facebook group had over 360 members in April 2021. | ||
'''Irchester Parish Historical Society''' | '''Irchester Parish Historical Society'''<br>Email: [mailto:jpcarr01@hotmail.com jpcarr01@hotmail.com]<br>Website: [http://www.iphs.org.uk/ Irchester Parish Historical Society] | ||
:The Aims of the Society are the promotion and awareness of local history to stimulate public interest, to support both children and adults in the study of our local history, and to maintain and expand the collection of artefacts connected with the Parish of Irchester. | :The Aims of the Society are the promotion and awareness of local history to stimulate public interest, to support both children and adults in the study of our local history, and to maintain and expand the collection of artefacts connected with the Parish of Irchester. | ||
'''Lincoln Record Society''' | '''Lincoln Record Society'''<br> | ||
Email: [mailto:communications@lincoln-record-society.org.uk communications@lincoln-record-society.org.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.lincoln-record-society.org.uk/ Lincoln Record Society] | Email: [mailto:communications@lincoln-record-society.org.uk communications@lincoln-record-society.org.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.lincoln-record-society.org.uk/ Lincoln Record Society] | ||
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:The Society has organised extensive transcription and indexing of local records. It maintains contact with members and with the world at large through the website, a monthly newsletter and media such as Facebook and Twitter. Members have direct online access to over 190,000 names. Whilst normal meetings are suspended, members’ Zoom meetings are arranged on a regular basis. | :The Society has organised extensive transcription and indexing of local records. It maintains contact with members and with the world at large through the website, a monthly newsletter and media such as Facebook and Twitter. Members have direct online access to over 190,000 names. Whilst normal meetings are suspended, members’ Zoom meetings are arranged on a regular basis. | ||
'''Peterborough Local History Society''' | '''Peterborough Local History Society'''<br> | ||
Website: [http://peterboroughlocalhistorysociety.co.uk/ Peterborough Local History Society] | Website: [http://peterboroughlocalhistorysociety.co.uk/ Peterborough Local History Society] | ||
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:The website provides details of projects, publications and plans for future meetings. | :The website provides details of projects, publications and plans for future meetings. | ||
'''Rushden & District History Society''' | '''Rushden & District History Society'''<br> | ||
Email: [mailto:project@rushdenheritage.co.uk project@rushdenheritage.co.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.rushdenheritage.co.uk/ Rushden and District History Society]<br> | Email: [mailto:project@rushdenheritage.co.uk project@rushdenheritage.co.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.rushdenheritage.co.uk/ Rushden and District History Society]<br> | ||
:The website includes an enormous treasure chest of articles and illustrations along with details of continuing progress in investigating and presenting the history of the area. | :The website includes an enormous treasure chest of articles and illustrations along with details of continuing progress in investigating and presenting the history of the area. | ||
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:The website includes a wealth of material about village history, local genealogy and a photographic archive as well as details of publications about the history of Spratton and people who have lived there. | :The website includes a wealth of material about village history, local genealogy and a photographic archive as well as details of publications about the history of Spratton and people who have lived there. | ||
'''Thrapston District Historical Society''' | '''Thrapston District Historical Society'''<br> | ||
Email: [mailto:thrapstonhistorysoc@gmail.com thrapstonhistorysoc@gmail.com]<br>Website: [http://www.thrapstonhistorysoc.co.uk/ Thrapston District Historical Society] | Email: [mailto:thrapstonhistorysoc@gmail.com thrapstonhistorysoc@gmail.com]<br>Website: [http://www.thrapstonhistorysoc.co.uk/ Thrapston District Historical Society] | ||
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:The Society's collections include a variety of documents, photographs, archaeological finds and artefacts connected with the history of the village and its people. These items are housed at the Museum. Much information about them and related subjects are presented on the well-illustrated website. | :The Society's collections include a variety of documents, photographs, archaeological finds and artefacts connected with the history of the village and its people. These items are housed at the Museum. Much information about them and related subjects are presented on the well-illustrated website. | ||
'''Yardley Gobion Local History Group''' | '''Yardley Gobion Local History Group'''<br> | ||
Email: [mailto:babskingyg@talktalk.net babskingyg@talktalk.net]<br> | Email: [mailto:babskingyg@talktalk.net babskingyg@talktalk.net]<br> | ||
Website: [http://www.mkheritage.org.uk/yghg/ Yardley Gobion Local History Group] | Website: [http://www.mkheritage.org.uk/yghg/ Yardley Gobion Local History Group] | ||