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| Family history societies often publish helpful journals, transcripts, compiled genealogies and host helpful websites. They may have ongoing projects to transcribe records and create indexes. Most societies publish queries in their journals and maintain lists of members’ research interests that may be helpful to you. You may want to join one of these societies, reap the benefits of their expertise and resources, or support its efforts. | | Family history societies often publish helpful journals, transcripts, compiled genealogies and host helpful websites. They may have ongoing projects to transcribe records and create indexes. Most societies publish queries in their journals and maintain lists of members’ research interests that may be helpful to you. You may want to join one of these societies, reap the benefits of their expertise and resources or support its efforts. |
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| Addresses of the societies are for the most part where their meetings are held as they are by-and-large not brick-and-mortar institutions.
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| == Regional Societies ==
| | '''[http://www.fhsc.org.uk Family History Society of Cheshire]''' |
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| '''The Chetham Society'''<br>Email: [mailto:chethamsociety1843@gmail.com chethamsociety1843@gmail.com]<br> | | '''[http://www.ncfhs.org.uk/ North Cheshire Family History Society]''' |
| Website: [http://www.chethamsociety.org.uk/ The Chetham Society]
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| :The Chetham Society is the oldest historical society in North-West England. It was founded in 1843 for the publication of Remains Historical and Literary connected with the Palatine Counties of Lancaster and Chester, and was named in honour of Humphrey Chetham. | | '''[http://www.cheshirehistory.org.uk/ Cheshire Local History Society]''' |
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| '''Historic Society of Lancashire & Cheshire'''<br>Liverpool Central Library<br>William Brown St<br>Liverpool, Lancashire L3 8EW UK<br>
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| Telephone: 0161 439 2316<br>Email: [mailto:secretary@hslc.org.uk secretary@hslc.org.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.hslc.org.uk/ Historic Society of Lancashire & Cheshire]
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| :The Society is a charity which exists for educational purposes to promote the study of any aspect of the history of the Palatine counties of Lancashire and Cheshire.
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| '''Lancashire and Cheshire Antiquarian Society'''<br>Manchester Central Library<br>St Peter's Square<br>Manchester, Lancashire M2 5PD UK<br>
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| Email: [mailto:morrisgarratt@sky.com morrisgarratt@sky.com]<br>Website: [http://www.landcas.org.uk/ Lancashire and Cheshire Antiquarian Society]
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| :The Lancashire and Cheshire Antiquarian Society was founded in 1883 to promote the study of the history of Lancashire and Cheshire. Its sphere includes archaeology (both traditional and industrial), economic and social history, architecture and the arts, and folklore. Its range extends from antiquity to the more recent past. Although the Society is based on Manchester, its studies and activities embrace the region.
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| '''Marple Local History Society'''<br>Marple Methodist Church<br>Church Lane<br>Marple<br>Stockport, Lancashire SK6 7AY UK<br>
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| Telephone: 0161 427 3802<br>Email: [mailto:info@mlhs.org.uk info@mlhs.org.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.marplelocalhistorysociety.org.uk/ Marple Local History Society]
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| :The Society is dedicated to the recording of the past and present of Marple – including Mellor, Compstall, Marple Bridge, Strines, Rose Hill, Hawk Green, and High Lane.
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| '''North West Catholic History Society'''<br>Email: [mailto:editor@nwcatholichistory.org.uk editor@nwcatholichistory.org.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.nwcatholichistory.org.uk/ North West Catholic History Society]
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| :The North West Catholic History Society promotes the study of the history of the Catholic Church in the region west of the Pennines, the old counties of Cheshire, Cumberland, Lancashire, and Westmorland.
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| '''North West Group of Family History Societies'''<br>Email: [mailto:webmaster@nwgfhs.org.uk webmaster@nwgfhs.org.uk]<br>
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| Website: [http://www.nwgfhs.org.uk North West Group of Family History Societies]
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| '''Ranulf Higden Society'''<br>The John Rylands Library (University of Manchester Library)<br>Oxford Rd<br>Manchester, Lancashire M13 9PP UK<br>Email: [mailto:ranulfhigden@gmail.com ranulfhigden@gmail.com]<br>Website: [http://www.ranulfhigden.org.uk/ Ranulf Higden Society]
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| :The Ranulf Higden Society transcribes and translates medieval Latin documents associated with Lancashire, Cheshire, Staffordshire, and Derbyshire. Some people for their own purposes need to read and understand medieval records written in Latin or Anglo-Norman but do not have the benefit of the kind of support normally provided by postgraduate courses in universities. The Society was formed to provide a means by which they might receive continuing instruction in various relevant fields and encourage and support.
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| '''Record Society of Lancashire and Cheshire'''<br>Telephone: 01270 878787<br>Email: [mailto:jimsutton37@hotmail.co.uk jimsutton37@hotmail.co.uk]<br>
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| Website: [http://rslc.org.uk/ Record Society of Lancashire and Cheshire]
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| :The Record Society of Lancashire and Cheshire publishes the texts of historic documents relating to the two counties - everything from wills, deeds and inquests to letters and financial accounts. Each volume includes a scholarly introduction to the text.
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| == Cheshire Societies ==
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| '''Altrincham History Society'''<br>Council Chamber<br>Altrincham Town Hall<br>25 Market Street<br>Altrincham<br>Trafford<br>Greater Manchester, Lancashire WA14 1PG UK<br>Telephone: 0161 928 1583<br>Website: [http://www.altrinchamhistorysociety.co.uk/ Altrincham History Society]
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| '''Ashton & Sale History Society'''<br>Sale Conservative Club<br>Dane Road<br>Sale<br>Trafford<br>Greater Manchester, Lancashire M33 2WL UK<br>
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| Telephone: 0161 962 8577<br>Email: [mailto:daveauty@msn.com daveauty@msn.com]<br>Website: [https://www.ashistorysociety.co.uk/ Ashton & Sale History Society]
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| :Providing information on local and social history of Ashton, Sale, and the Greater Manchester area.
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| '''Audlem & District History Society'''<br>Scout and Guide Hall<br>Cheshire Street<br>Audlem, Cheshire CW3 0AL UK<br>
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| Email: [mailto:dorothyjones8@btinternet.com dorothyjones8@btinternet.com]<br>
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| Website: [http://www.cheshirehistory.org.uk/audlem-district-history-society.html Audlem & District History Society]<br>
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| Website #2: [https://livewellservices.cheshireeast.gov.uk/Services/2459/Audlem-District-Hi Audlem & District History Society]
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| :The Society covers all areas of Cheshire East.
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| '''Backford, Mollington & District Local History Society'''<br>Mollington, Backford & District Village Hall<br>Station Rd<br>Backford<br>Mollington, Cheshire CH1 6NT UK<br>Telephone: 01244 851717<br>Website: [http://www.mollingtonvillages.co.uk/index.php/local-information/local-organisations/clubs/history-society Backford, Mollington & District Local History Society]
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| '''Betley Local History Society'''<br>Methodist Chapel<br>The Butts<br>Betley, Cheshire CW3 9AS UK<br>
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| Email: [mailto:betley.history@gmail.com betley.history@gmail.com]<br>Website: [http://www.blhs.co.uk/ Betley Local History Society]
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| :The Aims of the Society's meetings are devoted to a programme of talks on topics of local historical interest, or on wider issues which relate to such events in the village; visits to local and distant sites, landscapes, properties, buildings, record offices, archives etc.; meetings at which local research is planned and carried out; and the experiences of growing up in the village and family life in the 20th century and before.
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| '''Birkenhead Family History Society'''<br>Birkenhead Fire Station<br>Exmouth Street<br>Birkenhead<br>Liverpool, Lancashire CH41 4AX UK<br>Telephone: 0151 652 6755<br>
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| Email: [mailto:jonandi1@btinternet.com jonandi1@btinternet.com]<br>Website: [http://www.birkenheadhistorysociety.org.uk/ Birkenhead Family History Society]
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| :Hold monthly meetings and help desks to help people with their research into their Family History and Heritage.
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| '''Birkenhead History Society'''<br>Wirral Ladies Golf Club<br>93 Bidston Rd<br>Birkenhead<br>Wirral, Cheshire CH43 6TS UK<br>
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| Email: [mailto:birkhistsocsec@gmail.com birkhistsocsec@gmail.com]<br>Website: [http://www.birkenheadhistorysociety.org.uk/ Birkenhead History Society]
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| :Our passion is for the history of the Wirral Peninsula, and of the town of Birkenhead in particular.
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| '''Bowdon History Society'''<br>Bowdon Downs Church<br>Bowdon Rd<br>Bowden<br>Altrincham<br>Trafford<br>Greater Manchester, Lancashire WA14 2AH UK<br>Telephone: 0161 928 8975/07531 900518<br>Email: [mailto:annmredford@gmail.com annmredford@gmail.com]<br>Website: [http://www.cheshirehistory.org.uk/bowdon.html Bowdon History Society]
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| '''Bromborough Society'''<br>Matheson Church<br>Croft Lane<br>Bromborough<br>Wirral, Cheshire CH62 2DD UK<br>Telephone: 0151 334 9467<br>
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| Email: [mailto:judithbeastall@hotmail.com judithbeastall@hotmail.com]<br>
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| :Local history and preservation society
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| '''Burton & Neston History Society'''<br>Gladstone Village Hall<br>The Village<br>Burton<br>Neston, Cheshire CH64 5TH UK<br>
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| Email: [mailto:bnhsociety@googlemail bnhsociety@googlemail]<br>Website: [http://www.cheshirehistory.org.uk/burton-hs.html Burton & Neston History Society]<br>
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| Website #2: [https://www.nestonpast.com/burton-and-neston-history-society/ Burton & Neston History Society]<br>
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| Website #3: [https://sites.google.com/site/burtonnestonhistory/home Burton & Neston History Society]
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| :The Society's prime purpose is to study and research local history in the Neston & Burton areas, book publishing, talks, outings, and community events.
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| '''Cheshire Local History Association'''<br>Hargrave Church Hall<br>Hargrave, Cheshire CH3 7RN UK<br>Telephone: 01244 972559<br>
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| Email: [mailto:info@cheshirehistory.org.uk info@cheshirehistory.org.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.cheshirehistory.org.uk/ Cheshire Local History Association]
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| :The Association’s purpose is to provide an umbrella service for all local history and heritage societies within the bounds of the ancient County Palatine of Chester, and to bring together individuals and organisations interested in all aspects of local history. It also seeks to improve communication between individual members and societies both within Cheshire and beyond.
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| '''Chester Archaeological Society'''<br>Lecture Theatre<br>Grosvenor Museum<br>27 Grosvenor St<br>Chester, Cheshire CH1 2DD UK<bnr>
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| Email: [mailto:chesterarchaeologicalsociety@gmail.com chesterarchaeologicalsociety@gmail.com]<br>
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| Website: [http://chesterarchaeolsoc.org.uk/ Chester Archaeological Society]
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| :We exist to promote understanding and appreciation of archaeology, history and architecture in the historic county of Cheshire plus neighbouring areas and of these subjects generally.
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| '''Congleton History Society'''<br>Congleton Library Meeting Room<br>Market Square<br>Congleton, Cheshire CW12 1ET UK<br>Telephone: 01260 274736<br>
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| Email: [mailto:congletonhistory@gmail.com congletonhistory@gmail.com]<br>Website: [http://www.cheshirehistory.org.uk/congleton-history-society.html Congleton History Society]
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| '''Culcheth Local History Group'''<br>Culcheth Community Centre<br>2 Jackson Avenue<br>Culcheth<br>Warrington, Cheshire WA3 4EL UK<br>
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| Telephone: 01925 752276<br>Website: [http://www.clhg.org.uk/ Culcheth Local History Group]
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| :The aim of the group was to delve into the past and hopefully produce small booklets on different areas of our past. We cover the area from Risley to Glazebury, and Winwick, Croft and, of course, Culcheth.
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| '''Disley Local History Society'''<br>Disley Community Centre<BR>Buxton Old Road<BR>Disley, Cheshire SK12 2BB uk<BR>Telephone: 01663 766992<br>
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| Email: [mailto:barbara@ashwood11.plus.com barbara@ashwood11.plus.com]<br>
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| Website: [https://livewellservices.cheshireeast.gov.uk/Services/1852/Local-history-group Disley Local History Society]
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| '''Dodleston Local History Group'''<br>Dodleston Village Hall<br>Pulford Lane<br>Dodleston<br>Chester, Cheshire CH4 9NN UK<br>
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| Email: [mailto:dennis@bernard20.orangehome.co.uk dennis@bernard20.orangehome.co.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.dodleston.com/History-Group/ Dodleston Local History Group]
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| :The main work of the Group for the past two or three years has been the building up of an oral history collection. There is also an on-going collection of local material, started in 1999, of various items such as programmes, posters, photographs of local events, newspaper cuttings, etc.
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| '''Eastham Archives Group'''<br>Telephone: 0151 327 3576<br>Email: [mailto:david.allan132@ntlworld.com david.allan132@ntlworld.com]
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| :We collect, store, record, and archive all historical material relating to the Parish of Easham including Eastham Ferry & gardens, Eastham Village, Whitby, Childer Thornton, Hooton, Great & Little Sutton, and Poole.
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| '''Ellesmere Port Local & Family History Society'''<br>Tom Rolt Conference Centre<br>National Waterways Museum (Boat Museum)<br>Ellesmere Port<br>Wirral, Cheshire CH65 4FW UK<br>
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| Email: [mailto:celiawebb@aol.com celiawebb@aol.com]<br>Email #2: [mailto:eplocalhistory@yahoo.com eplocalhistory@yahoo.com]<br>
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| Website: [http://www.cheshirehistory.org.uk/EllesmerePort.html Ellesmere Port Local & Family History Society]
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| '''Family History Society of Cheshire'''<br>
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| '''Alsager Group'''<br>
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| Wesley Place Methodist Church Hall<br>Lawton Road<br>Alsager, Cheshire ST7 2AF UK<br>
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| Website: [https://www.fhsc.org.uk/about-the-group-alsager-2 Alsager Group]<br>
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| '''Bebington Group'''<br>
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| The Bebington Suite<br>Bebington Civic Centre<br>Town Hall<br>Civic Way<br>Bebington<br>Wirral, Cheshire CH63 7PT UK<br>
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| Website: [https://www.fhsc.org.uk/about-the-group-bebington-2 Bebington Group]<br>
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| '''Bramhall Group'''<br>
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| United Reformed Church<br>77 Robins Ln<br>Bramhall<br>Stockport, Cheshire SK7 2EF UK<br>
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| Website: [https://www.fhsc.org.uk/about-the-group-bramhall-2 Bramhall Group]<br>
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| '''Chester Group'''<br>
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| All Saints Church<br>2 Vicarage Road<br>Hoole, Chester CH2 3HZ UK<br>
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| Website: [https://www.fhsc.org.uk/about-the-group-chester-2 Chester Group]<br>
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| '''Computer Group'''<br>
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| Hartford Methodist Church Hall<br>Beach Road<br>Hartford<br>Northwich, Cheshire CW8 3AD UK<br>
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| Email: [mailto:computerclub@fhsc.org.uk computerclub@fhsc.org.uk]<br>
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| Website: [https://www.fhsc.org.uk/about-the-group-computer-2 Computer Group]<br>
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| '''Congleton Group'''<br>
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| Congleton Library<br>Market Square<br>Congleton, Cheshire CW12 1ET UK<br>
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| Website: [https://www.fhsc.org.uk/about-the-group-congleton-2 Congleton Group]<br>
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| '''Crewe Group'''<br>
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| Room1 (Hilary Suite)<br>Lifestyle Centre<br>Moss Square<br>Crewe, Cheshire CW1 2BB UK<br>
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| Website: [https://www.fhsc.org.uk/about-the-group-crewe-2 Crewe Group]<br>
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| '''Macclesfield Group'''<br>
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| Salvation Army Church<br>Roe St<br>Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 6UT UK<br>
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| Website: [https://www.fhsc.org.uk/about-the-group-macclesfield-2 Macclesfield Group]<br>
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| '''Nantwich Group'''<br>
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| Nantwich Methodist Church Centre<br>Hospital St<br>Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 5RP UK<br>
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| Website: [https://www.fhsc.org.uk/about-the-group-nantwich-2 Nantwich Group]<br>
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| '''Northwich Group'''<br>
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| Hartford Methodist Church Hall<br>Beach Road<br>Hartford<br>Northwich, Cheshire CW8 3AB UK<br>
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| Website: [https://www.fhsc.org.uk/about-the-group-northwich-2 Northwich Group]<br>
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| '''Runcorn Group'''<br>
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| Churchill Hall<br>Cooper Street<br>Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 1DH UK<br>
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| Website: [https://www.fhsc.org.uk/about-the-group-runcorn-2 Runcorn Group]<br>
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| '''Sale Group'''<br>
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| Trinity Methodist Church<br>Trinity Road<br>Sale, Cheshire M33 3ED UK<br>
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| Website: [https://www.fhsc.org.uk/about-the-group-sale-2 Sale Group]<br>
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| '''Tameside Group'''<br>
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| Old Chapel Dukinfield<br>Old Rd<br>Dukinfield, Cheshire SK16 4BT UK<br>
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| Website: [https://www.fhsc.org.uk/about-the-group-tameside-2 Tameside Group]<br>
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| '''Tarporley Group'''<br>
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| Little Budworth Village Hall<br>Vicarage Ln<br>Little Budworth<br>Tarporley, Cheshire CW6 9BP UK<br>
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| Website: [https://www.fhsc.org.uk/258-the-fhs-of-cheshire-locations/37-tarporley-group Tarporley Group]<br>
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| '''Wallasey Group'''<br>
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| Claremount Road Methodist Church<br>Claremount Rd<br>Wallasey, Cheshire CH45 6UE UK<br>Email: [mailto:irene.birch1@talktalk.net irene.birch1@talktalk.net]<br>
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| Website: [https://www.fhsc.org.uk/about-the-group-wallasey-2 Wallasey Group]<br>
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| '''The Family History Society of Cheshire (FHSC)'''<br>
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| Telephone: 01625 613310<br>Email: [mailto:secretary@fhsc.org.uk secretary@fhsc.org.uk]<br>
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| Website: [http://www.fhsc.org.uk Family History Society of Cheshire]<br>
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| :The Family History Society of Cheshire (FHSC) was founded in 1969 to advance the study of family history and genealogy, and we now have members worldwide. As well as helping people with ancestors in Cheshire, we also assist members living locally whose ancestors originated elsewhere.
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| '''Frodsham & District Local History Group'''<br>Main Street Community Church<br>Frodsham, Cheshire WA6 7DF UK<br>
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| Email: [mailto:Kgee96@aol.com Kgee96@aol.com]<br>Website: [http://www.cheshirehistory.org.uk/frodsham.html Frodsham & District Local History Group]
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| :The Society aims to promote the study of, and interest in, history and archaeology with particular reference to Frodsham and the surrounding district.
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| '''Hargrave & Huxley Historical Group'''<br>Huxley Village Hall<br>Huxley Ln<br>Huxley<br>Chester, Cheshire CH3 9BG UK<br>Telephone:01829 770787<br>
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| Email: [mailto:susan@smudge-home.co.uk susan@smudge-home.co.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.cheshirehistory.org.uk/hh.html Hargrave & Huxley Historical Group]
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| '''Lymm & District Local History Society'''<br>Village Hall<br>5 Pepper Street<br>Lymm<br>Warrington, Cheshire WA13 0JB UK<br>
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| Email: [mailto:sueb276@uwclub.net sueb276@uwclub.net]<br>Website: [http://www.cheshirehistory.org.uk/lymmlhs.html Lymm & District Local History Society]
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| '''Macclesfield History Society'''<br>Macclesfield Library<br>Jordangate<br>Macclesfield, Cheshire SK10 1EE UK<br>Telephone: 01244 972559<br>
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| Email: [mailto:macclesfield.library@cheshireeast.gov.uk macclesfield.library@cheshireeast.gov.uk]<br>
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| Website: [https://livewellservices.cheshireeast.gov.uk/Services/2974/Historical-Society Macclesfield History Society]
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| '''Malpas Field Club'''<br>High Street Church<br>High Street<br>Malpas, Cheshire SY14 8NR UK<br>Telephone: 01948 860486<br>
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| Email: [mailto:david@hayns.com david@hayns.com]<br>Website: [http://www.malpascheshire.org/community-links/malpas-field-club.html Malpas Field Club]
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| '''Middlewich Heritage Society'''<br>Methodist Church<br>108 Booth Lane<br>Middlewich, Cheshire CW10 0EF UK<br>Telephone: 01606 833434<br>
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| Email: [mailto:heritage@middlewich.org.uk heritage@middlewich.org.uk]<br>
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| Website: [http://www.middlewich-heritage.org.uk/middlewich-heritage-society/ Middlewich Heritage Society]
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| :The Society was established to hold lectures, discussions, meetings and outings relevant to the study of local history, and to invite speakers as funds will allow; to encourage the preservation of all property, real or personal of historical archaeological or historical interest, value or beauty in the area and the provision wherever possible of access to such properties by the public; to collect material relevant to the study of local history such as books, maps, photographs, printed material and other works; to preserve and transcribe source material in any appropriate medium, and to buy on behalf of the Society any materials approved by the committee for the use of the members; to promote individual and group projects, researching local history; and to inculcate interest in local history and present environment in young people.
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| '''North Cheshire Family History Society'''<br>Website: [http://www.ncfhs.org.uk/ North Cheshire Family History Society]
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| :We regret that owing to insufficient support the Society has been wound up. Our assets, including our library, have been passed to the Family History Society of Cheshire.
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| '''Northwich & District Heritage Society'''<br>The Grange Theatre<br>The Grange School<br>Bradburns Lane<br>Hartford<br>Northwich, Cheshire CW8 1LU UK<br>Telephone: 01606 350625<br>Email: [mailto:chairman@northwich-heritage.org.uk chairman@northwich-heritage.org.uk]<br>
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| Website: [http://northwich-heritage.org.uk/heritage/index.php Northwich & District Heritage Society]
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| :The Society covers the town of Northwich and the surrounding District where its Aims can be applied effectively. The Aims of the Society are to promote the conservation of the historical, archaeological, architectural, and environmental heritage, and to increase public awareness of the heritage around them and the benefits that membership of the Society can bring.
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| '''Preston Brook And District Local History Group'''<br>The Methodist Hall<br>8 Windmill Lane<br>Preston on the Hill<br>Warrington, Cheshire WA4 4AZ UK<br>
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| The Lewis Carroll Centre<br>Daresbury Church<br>Daresbury Lane<br>Daresbury, Cheshire WA4 4AE UK<br>Telephone: 01928 712509<br>
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| Email: [mailto:hilaryrylands@talktalk.net hilaryrylands@talktalk.net]<br>Website: [https://sites.google.com/site/cheshirelha/member-societies/preston-brook-district-local-history-group Preston Brook And District Local History Group]<br>Website #2: [http://www.prestonbrookparishcouncil.gov.uk/local-history-group.html Preston Brook And District Local History Group]
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| '''Pulford & Poulton Local History Group'''<br>Pulford Village Hall<br>Wrexham Road<br>Pulford, Cheshire CH4 9DG UK<br>Telephone: 01244 571040<br>
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| Website: [http://www.cheshirehistory.org.uk/pplhg.html Pulford & Poulton Local History Group]
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| :The local history group provides talks on topics of historical interest and also visits to places of special appeal. The group continues to develop its archive of records, documents, and photographs kindly donated by local people over many years. This facilitates research and the development of publications.
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| '''Runcorn & District Historical Society'''<br>St. John's Church<br>Heath Rd South<br>Weston<br>Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 4LY UK<br>
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| Email: [mailto:diannejackson07@btinternet.com diannejackson07@btinternet.com]<br>Website: [http://www.runcornhistsoc.org.uk/ Runcorn & District Historical Society]
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| '''Sandbach History Society'''<br>Marriott Room<br>Sandbach Library<br>The Commons<br>Sandbach, Cheshire CW11 1FJ UK<br>Telephone: 01270 760810<br>
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| Website: [http://www.cheshirehistory.org.uk/sandbach-hs.html Sandbach History Society]
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| '''Stockport Historical Society'''<br>Stockport Sunday School<br>90 Nangreave Road<br>Stockport, Cheshire SK2 6DQ UK<br>Telephone: 0161 4397202<br>
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| Email: [mailto:morrisgarratt@sky.com morrisgarratt@sky.com]<br>Website: [http://www.cheshirehistory.org.uk/stockport-hs.html Stockport Historical Society]
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| '''Tarporley, Bunbury & District Historical Society'''<br>Tiverton Village Hall<br>Chester, Cheshire UK<br>
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| Email: [mailto:paul.bujac@gmail.com paul.bujac@gmail.com]<br>Website: [http://tbdhs.blogspot.co.uk/ Tarporley, Bunbury & District Historical Society]
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| :The aims of the society shall be to promote the study of, and interest in, local history, with particular reference to Tarporley, Bunbury, and District. The Society aims to maintain a collection of artefacts, photographs, books, and documents at the discretion of the committee.
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| '''Upton-by-Chester Local History Group'''<br>Village Hall<br>28 Heath Rd<br>Upton<br>Chester, Cheshire CH2 1HX UK<br>Email: [mailto:uptonhistory@hotmail.com uptonhistory@hotmail.com]<br>
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| Website: [http://www.historyofuptonbychester.org.uk/histgroup.html Upton-by-Chester Local History Group]
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| :The Group shall promote and advance local community awareness of the local history of the Upton-by-Chester area. This shall be done by providing an opportunity for its members to share their interests in the local history and to participate by discussion, research, and the preparation and presentation of papers, websites, documents, photographs, recollections, etc. The Group has published a major Upton History book and more projects are planned.
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| '''Wallasey Historical Society'''<br>Wallasey Central Library<br>17 Earlston Rd<br>Wallasey<br>Wirral, Merseyside CH45 5DX UK<br>
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| Email: [mailto:contact@wirralhistoryandheritage.org.uk contact@wirralhistoryandheritage.org.uk]<br>
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| Website: [https://sites.google.com/site/wirralhha/local-history-societies/1507-wallasey-historical-society Wallasey Historical Society]
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| :Wallasey Historical Society has as objects to stimulate and encourage the study of the History of Wallasey and District by means of discussions, lectures, and research.
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| '''Warrington History Society'''<br>Friars Green Independent Methodist Chapel<br>Cairo Street<br>Warrington, Cheshire WA1 1EH UK<br>Telephone: 01925 813669<br>
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| Email: [mailto:warringtonhistorysociety@gmail.com warringtonhistorysociety@gmail.com]<br>Website: [http://warringtonhistorysociety.uk/ Warrington History Society]
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| :The Society’s aim is to encourage an interest in all aspects of local history with particular reference to Warrington and its surrounding areas.
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| '''Weaverham History Society'''<br>University Primary Academy Weaverham (formerly Wallerscote Community School)<br>Northwich Road<br>Weaverham<br>Northwich, Cheshire CW8 3B UK<br>
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| Telephone: 01606 852252<br>Email: [mailto:history@weaverham.org.uk history@weaverham.org.uk]<br>Website: [http://history.weaverham.org.uk/ Weaverham History Society]<br>
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| Website (old): [http://history.weaverham.org.uk/index2015.htm Weaverham History Society]
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| :Weaverham History Society promotes the study of and interest in history and archaeology with particular reference to Weaverham and the surrounding area.
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| '''Wilmslow Historical Society'''<br>St. Bartholomew’s Parish Hall<br>Chancel Lane<br>Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 4AA UK<br>
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| Email: [mailto:wilmslowhistoricalsociety@gmail.com wilmslowhistoricalsociety@gmail.com]<br>
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| Website: [http://www.cheshirehistory.org.uk/wilmslow-hs.html Wilmslow Historical Society]
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| :Its aims are to further the study of local history in Wilmslow and beyond and pass on knowledge to the local community.
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| '''Winsford History Society'''<br>Hazlemere<br>Hambleton Way<br>Winsford, Cheshire CW7 1QH UK<br>Telephone: 01606 557983<br>
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| Email: [mailto:thesecretary@winsfordhistorysociety.co.uk thesecretary@winsfordhistorysociety.co.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.winsfordhistorysociety.co.uk/ Winsford History Society]<br>
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| Website #2: [http://www.cheshiremagazine.com/Winsford,historical.html Winsford & District Historical Society]
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| :The Winsford History Society was first established in November 1966 to collect, collate, and preserve historical information about Winsford and the surrounding area.
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| '''Wirral History and Heritage Association'''<br>Email: [mailto:contact@wirralhistoryandheritage.org.uk contact@wirralhistoryandheritage.org.uk]<br>
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| Website: [https://sites.google.com/site/wirralhha/ Wirral History and Heritage Association]<br>Website #2: [http://www.wirralhistoryandheritage.org.uk Wirral History and Heritage Association]
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| :The Wirral History and Heritage Association (WHHA) is for anyone interested in the history and heritage of Wirral. We act as an umbrella organisation for both individuals and the peninsula's numerous local history groups and societies with the aim of fostering and promoting Wirral’s rich and varied history and heritage.
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| '''Wirral Local History Group'''<br>Email: [mailto:genealogymatters@outlook.com genealogymatters@outlook.com]
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| :Wirral Local History Group aims to promote importance of local history education & historical research. The Group is currently focusing on the history of Brimstage Village.
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