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 '''Brackley & District History Society'''<br>
 Email: [mailto:brackleyhistorysociety@hotmail.com brackleyhistorysociety@hotmail.com]<br>
-Website: [https://www.brackleynorthants-tc.gov.uk/local-history.html/ Brackley & District History Society]<br>
 '''Braunston History Society'''<br>
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 ''' Brington History Society '''<br>
 Email: [mailto:susan.s.m.smith@btinternet.com susan.s.m.smith@btinternet.com]<br>
-Website: [https://brington.schooljotter2.com/althorp-partnership-and-community/brington-history-society Brington History Society]<br>
 '''Brixworth History Society'''<br>
 Email: [mailto:pakirton6@gmail.com pakirton6@gmail.com]<br>Website: [http://www.brixworthhistory.org/ Brixworth History Society]<br>Social media: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/brixworthhistorysociety.co.uk Brixworth History Society]<br>
-:The Society shares articles, indexes and pictures on its website, as well as details of its publications. Meetings are normally held monthly at the Village Hall for presentations on matters of historic interest. The very active Facebook page had over 350 members in January 2022.
+:The Society shares articles, indexes and pictures on its website, as well as details of its publications. Meetings are normally held monthly at the Village Hall for presentations on matters of historic interest. The very active Facebook page had over 400 members in November 2022.
 '''Bugbrooke History Group'''<br>
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 Social media: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1438526093121825 Burton Latimer Heritage]
-: The Society undertakes research and shares information about the history of Burton Latimer. The searchable website is arranged by topic and includes an enormous collection of articles and illustrations along with details of projects in progress.
+: The Society undertakes research and shares information about the history of Burton Latimer. The searchable website is arranged by topic and includes an enormous collection of articles and illustrations along with details of projects in progress. In November 2022, membership of its Facebook group stood at over 2,000 people.
 '''Clay Coton'''<br>see Yelvertoft & Lilbourne History Group.
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 '''Crick History Society'''<br>
 Email: [mailto:beedeeturner@gmail.com beedeeturner@gmail.com]<br>
-Website:https://www.crickparish.org.uk/findmynearest,781870.html Crick History Society]<br>
+Website: [https://www.crickhistory.org/ Crick History Society]<br>
 :The Society encourages interest in the history of Crick village by research and sharing knowledge of subject. It aims to create a record of the history of Crick village and establish an archive of that information for future generations, as well as organising a programme of talks and publications. The Society usually provides an article on village history in the quarterly 'Crick News' which goes to all houses in the village.
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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.
-'''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>
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 '''Guilsborough Historical History''' <br>Social media: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1695844850674183 Guilsborough Historical Society]
-: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 400 members in January 2022.
+: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 450 members in November 2022.
 '''Hardingstone History Society'''<br>
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 :The website provides an array of photographs and numerous articles about the history of Hardingstone and people who have lived there. The Society runs a programme of meetings.
+'''Haselbech'''<br>see Naseby, Thornby & Haselbech Village History.
 '''Higham Ferrers Archaeology & Research Society'''<br>
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 :The Society promotes and preserves the heritage of this Leicestershire village which is immediately north of the border with Northamptonshire. It holds a vast archive of photographs, documents and artifacts and shares information and pictures in its social media group and publications.
-'''Irchester Parish Historical Society'''<br>Email: [mailto:jpcarr01@hotmail.com jpcarr01@hotmail.com]<br>Website: [http://www.iphs.org.uk/ Irchester Parish Historical Society]
+'''Irchester Parish Historical Society'''<br>Email: [mailto:jpcarr01@hotmail.com jpcarr01@hotmail.com]<br>Social media: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/324327316216830 Irchester Past]<br>
 :The Society promotes awareness of local history and supports both children and adults in the study of our heritage, maintaining and expanding its collection of artefacts connected with Irchester.
 '''Irthlingborough Historical Society'''<br>
-Email: [mailto:roy.york@btinternet.com roy.york@btinternet.com]<br>Website: [http://www.erdiburn.org.uk/ Irthlingborough Historical Society]<br>Social media: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1998286590406873 Irthlingborough Historical Society]<br>
+Email: [mailto:roy.york@btinternet.com roy.york@btinternet.com]<br>Website: [https://www.erdiburn.org/ Irthlingborough Historical Society]<br>Social media: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1998286590406873 Irthlingborough Historical Society]<br>
 :The Society researches local history, publishes books and booklets and has occasional exhibitions. This is supplemented by about four speakers per year and trips out in the summer.
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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.
-'''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>
 Email: [mailto:kingsthorpe51@gmail.com kingsthorpe51@gmail.com]<br>
-Website: [http://www.marketharboroughhistoricalsociety.org/ Market Harborough Historical Society]<br>Social media: [https://www.facebook.com/Market-Harborough-Historical-Society-172370342900852 Market Harborough Historical Society]<br>
+Website: [https://www.harboroughmuseum.org.uk/market-harborough-historical-society/ Market Harborough Historical Society]<br>
 :The Society is a registered charity promoting interest in the history and archaeology of Market Harborough and the surrounding area (which extends into Northamptonshire). It holds monthly talks from October to May as well as hosting an annual local history conference and organising local field trips. It publishes ‘The Harborough Historian’ - many articles from its earlier editions are available to download from the Society’s website.
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 :The website includes a well-stocked gallery of photographs and documents, many articles about particular aspects of the history of Milton Malsor and details of publications available.
-'''Naseby Village History'''<br>Email: [mailto:francis@howcutt.org Naseby Village History]<br>
+'''Naseby, Thornby & Haselbech History'''<br>Email: [mailto:francishowcutt@gmail.com Naseby, Thornby & Haselbech Village History]<br>
 Social media: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/281123939759600 Naseby Village History]
-:This Group was launched in June 2020 for anyone interested in the history of the village of Naseby and the people who have lived there. Membership stood at over 320 in January 2022. A regular stream of posts shares the results of research, memories and pictures. The group fosters cooperation as members reach out with their questions and answers.
+:This Group is for anyone interested in the history of Naseby, Thornby and Haselbech and the people who have lived there. Membership stood at over 420 in November 2022. A regular stream of posts shares the results of research, memories and pictures. The group fosters cooperation as members reach out with their questions and answers.
 '''Northampton Heritage Hunters'''<br>
-Website: [http://northamptonhh.weebly.com/ Northampton Heritage Hunters]<br>
+Website: [https://www.northamptonheritagehunters.co.uk/ Northampton Heritage Hunters]<br>
 :A local history group dedicated to researching Northampton’s past and recording memories. Details of its publications can be found on the website. Meetings are held at Northampton.
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 Social media: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1444977242404160/ Northampton Old Faces]
-:Group with over 30,000 members sharing a massive collection of photographs and memories relating to Northampton and its people. Postings are mainly, but not exclusively, from the 20th century.
+:Group with over 32,700 members sharing a massive collection of photographs and memories relating to Northampton and its people. Postings are mainly, but not exclusively, from the 20th century.
 '''Northampton Past'''<br>
 Social media: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/Northamptonpast Northampton Past]
-:This Group of some 18,900 members shares memories of the town and adjoining villages, including pictures, videos and conversation. Pictures of particular places and topics can be accessed through a series of indexed folders.
+:This Group of over 20,000 members shares memories of the town and adjoining villages, including pictures, videos and conversation. Pictures of particular places and topics can be accessed through a series of indexed folders.
 '''Northampton Photos & Social History'''<br>
 Social media: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/northamptonphotos/ Northampton Photos & Social History]
-:Group of over 14,000 members covering Northampton and nearby areas. It is allied to Northampton Old Faces group and also showcases a wide range of pictures and memories.
+:Group of over 14,300 members covering Northampton and nearby areas. It is allied to Northampton Old Faces group and also showcases a wide range of pictures and memories.
 '''Northamptonshire Archaeological Society'''<br>Email: [mailto:nas196674@gmail.com nas196674@gmail.com]<br>Website: [http://northants-archaeology.org.uk/ Northamptonshire Archaeological Society]<br>
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 Email: [mailto:enquiries@northamptonshirerecordsociety.org.uk enquiries@northamptonshirerecordsociety.org.uk]<br>
 Website: [http://www.northamptonshirerecordsociety.org.uk/ Northamptonshire Record Society]<br>
+Social Media: [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086134402158 Northamptonshire Record Society]
-:The Society preserves and publishes records of the ancient county of Northamptonshire. Its rooms at the County Record Office include a notable members’ library focussing on local history. Publications range from “Northamptonshire Past & Present” (NP&P), which is an annual collection of learned articles, to a variety of books which are issued to members and available for purchase by others. The website – freely available to the world at large - is a mine of material about the history of the county. It features PDF files of volumes such as the transcript of Northamptonshire Militia Lists 1777 and the issues of NP&P that were originally published during the periods 1948-1983 & 2000-2019.
+:The Society preserves and publishes records of the ancient county of Northamptonshire. Its rooms at the County Record Office include a notable members’ library focussing on local history. Publications range from “Northamptonshire Past & Present” (NP&P), which is an annual collection of learned articles, to a variety of books which are issued to members and available for purchase by others. The website – freely available to the world at large - is a mine of material about the history of the county. It features PDF files of volumes such as the transcript of Northamptonshire Militia Lists 1777 and the issues of NP&P that were originally published during the periods 1948-1983 & 2000-2020.
+:Within three months of being founded in October 2022, its Facebook page attracted over 350 followers.
 '''Northamptonshire Victoria County History Trust'''<br>
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 Social media: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/pitsford Pitsford Past and Present]<br>
-:This Group of some 280 members shares pictures, memories and history of Pitsford and the people who have lived there, mainly but not exclusively from the 20th century.
+:This Group of over 300 members shares pictures, memories and history of Pitsford and the people who have lived there, mainly but not exclusively from the 20th century.
 '''Potterspury History Group'''<br>
-Website: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/240240530200049/ Potterspury History Group]
+Social media: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/240240530200049/ Potterspury History Group]
-:This Group exists to foster an interest in the history of the village and surrounding area. By January 2022, it had already attracted over 280 members.
+:This Group exists to foster an interest in the history of the village and surrounding area. By November 2022, it had already attracted 375 members.
-'''Roade Local History Society'''<br>c/o Brown's Lodge<br>6 Church End<br>Roade<br>Northamptonshire NN7 2NP UK<br>Email: [mailto:information@roadehistorysociety.org.uk information@roadehistorysociety.org.uk]<br>
+'''Roade Local History Society'''<br>c/o Brown's Lodge<br>6 Church End<br>Roade<br>Northamptonshire NN7 2NP UK<br>Email: [mailto:information@roadehistorysociety.org.uk information@roadehistorysociety.org.uk]<br>Website: [https://roaderemembered.org.uk/ Roade Remembered]<br>
-Website: [http://www.roadehistorysociety.org.uk/ Roade Local History Society]
+Website: [http://www.roadehistorysociety.org.uk/ Roade Local History Society]<br>Social media: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/227038190709737 Roade Remembered]<br>
-:The website provides details of projects, publications and meetings.
+:The Society offers a programme of talks and shares a vast amount of information and pictures through its online presence.
+:The 'Roade Remembered' website shares much of Roade’s past, present and future with collections of historical documents, maps, images, and photographs. Its archives can help you discover local family history and there are links to many other relevant sites.
+:The original 'Roade Local History Society' website contains some archival material that has not been transferred to the new site.
 '''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: [http://www.rdhs.org.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.
 '''Spratton Local History Society'''<br>9 Church Road<br>Spratton<br>Northampton NN6 8HR UK<br>
-Email: [mailto:information@sprattonhistory.org information@sprattonhistory.org]<br>Website: [http://www.sprattonhistory.org/ Spratton Local History Society]<br>
+Email: [mailto:information@sprattonhistory.org information@sprattonhistory.org]<br>Website: [http://www.sprattonhistory.org/ Spratton Local History Society]<br>Social media: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/385619114860704 Spratton Local History Group]<br>
 :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.
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 :The Society encourages the preservation and recording of local history and artefacts. It arranges visits to places of historic interest and holds monthly meetings with talks on a wide range of historical topics.
+'''Thornby'''<br>see Naseby, Thornby & Haselbech Village History.
 '''Thrapston District Historical Society'''<br>
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 Social media: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/211760366142688/ Welford and Sulby Historical Society]
-:The Society focuses on acquiring, cataloguing, contextualising and making available information and items of historical interest relating to Welford and Sulby. Since it was launched in 2018, we have attracted a good turnout for our monthly meetings (subject to Covid restrictions). The very active Facebook page group had over 500 members in January 2022.
+:The Society focuses on acquiring, cataloguing, contextualising and making available information and items of historical interest relating to Welford and Sulby. Since it was launched in 2018, we have attracted a good turnout for our monthly meetings (subject to Covid restrictions). The very active Facebook page group had over 560 members in November 2022.
 '''West Haddon Local History Group'''<br>Email: [mailto:wjraybould@gmail.com wjraybould@gmail.com]<br>
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 :Meetings are held, usually on the last Monday of the month at 7.30pm, Friends Meeting House, St John Street, Wellingborough NN8 4LG.
+'''Wellingborough Now & Then'''<br>Social media: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/wellingborough/about Wellingborough Now & Then]
+:This Group, with over 20,000 members, presents an archive of photographs as well as opportunities to exchange stories and catch up with old acquaintances. There are over 60 albums, categorised by areas of the town.
 '''Whilton Local History Society'''<br>Email: [mailto:anthea@hiscockfamily.co.uk anthea@hiscockfamily.co.uk]<br>