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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. In that year, Covid-related restrictions brought these to a shuddering halt and frequently have spurred traditional organisations to adapt to online meetings and presentations. More recently, many societies have resumed traditional meetings, sometimes also offering online options. The best ways to check the current situation with a society of interest are to visit its website or social media page and, if necessary, seek clarification by email or message.<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. In that year, Covid-related restrictions brought these to a shuddering halt and frequently have spurred traditional organisations to adapt to online meetings and presentations. More recently, many societies have resumed traditional meetings, sometimes also offering online options. The best ways to check the current situation with a society of interest are to visit its website or social media page and, if necessary, seek clarification by email or message.<br> | ||
In recent years, growing numbers of 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. This page includes | In recent years, growing numbers of 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. This page includes traditional societies, stand-alone websites and online groups. It is probably not complete, particularly for the latter.<br> | ||
A few of the societies listed are not based in Northamptonshire, but do have a significant involvement with the county.<br> | A few of the societies listed are not based in Northamptonshire, but do have a significant involvement with the county.<br> | ||
Addresses, where shown, are those for writing to societies. | Addresses, where shown, are those for writing to societies. | ||
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:The Society researches, records and promotes the history of Finedon and its inhabitants. Its archives include over 2000 photographic images, many of which can be seen on the website along with details of its newsletters, publications and meetings. | :The Society researches, records and promotes the history of Finedon and its inhabitants. Its archives include over 2000 photographic images, many of which can be seen on the website along with details of its newsletters, publications and meetings. | ||
'''Great Addington'''<br> | |||
Email: [mailto:kevinbinley@btinternet.com kevinbinley@btinternet.com]<br>Website: [https://www.greataddingtonhistory.uk/home/ Great Addington – a history of an English village]<br> | |||
:The lavishly illustrated website features a large collection of written material and pictures relating to this village, including aerial photographs and maps. There are many articles about the lives of local people from the past as well as notable local buildings. | |||
'''Great Doddington Heritage Group'''<br> | '''Great Doddington Heritage Group'''<br> | ||
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:The Society prints records and documents relating to the ancient county and diocese of Lincoln. The website gives details of publications in print, some of which may include early material relating to Northamptonshire as it was part of the diocese of Lincoln until 1541. | :The Society prints records and documents relating to the ancient county and diocese of Lincoln. The website gives details of publications in print, some of which may include early material relating to Northamptonshire as it was part of the diocese of Lincoln until 1541. | ||
'''Little Addington'''<br> | |||
Social media:[https://www.facebook.com/alcazar52/ Pete Waite's Little Addington]<br> | |||
:This Facebook group is managed by Peter Waite to share his collection of photographs and information about the village in which he has lived for most of his life. | |||
'''Market Harborough Historical Society'''<br> | '''Market Harborough Historical Society'''<br> | ||