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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. | 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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'''Bristol Industrial Archaeological Society'''<br>Keynsham British Legion<br>Charlton Road<br>Keynsham, Somerset BS31 2JA UK<br>Email: [mailto:mobaw@hotmail.com mobaw@hotmail.com]<br>Website: [http://www.b-i-a-s.org.uk/ Bristol Industrial Archaeological Society] | '''Bristol Industrial Archaeological Society'''<br>Keynsham British Legion<br>Charlton Road<br>Keynsham, Somerset BS31 2JA UK<br>Email: [mailto:mobaw@hotmail.com mobaw@hotmail.com]<br>Website: [http://www.b-i-a-s.org.uk/ Bristol Industrial Archaeological Society] | ||
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:The Bristol Industrial Archaeological Society was founded in 1967 to coordinate the research, conservation and preservation of the remains of the industrial and commercial activity in the Bath and Bristol area. | :The Bristol Industrial Archaeological Society was founded in 1967 to coordinate the research, conservation and preservation of the remains of the industrial and commercial activity in the Bath and Bristol area. | ||
'''Somerset & Dorset Family History Society'''<br>Email: [mailto:society@sdfhs.org society@sdfhs.org]<br>Website: [http://www.sdfhs.org Somerset & Dorset Family History Society] | |||
'''Somerset & Dorset Family History Society''' | |||
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:The aims | :The Somerset & Dorset Family History Society aims to provide assistance to all those researching their families in the two counties, no matter where they live. | ||
==Somerset Societies== | == Somerset Societies == | ||
'''Axbridge Archaeological and Local History Society'''<br>Cross Memorial Hall<br>Webbington Road<br>Cross<br>Axbridge, Somerset BS26 2EL UK<br>Telephone: 01934 712971<br> | '''Axbridge Archaeological and Local History Society'''<br>Cross Memorial Hall<br>Webbington Road<br>Cross<br>Axbridge, Somerset BS26 2EL UK<br>Telephone: 01934 712971<br> | ||
Email: [mailto:jpdfriend@gmail.com jpdfriend@gmail.com]<br>Website: [http://www.aalhs.co.uk/ Axbridge Archaeological and Local History Society] | Email: [mailto:jpdfriend@gmail.com jpdfriend@gmail.com]<br>Website: [http://www.aalhs.co.uk/ Axbridge Archaeological and Local History Society] | ||
:We hold a series of talks throughout the winter months, given by experts in their field, and have walks and visits during the summer to places of interest. | :We hold a series of talks throughout the winter months, given by experts in their field, and have walks and visits during the summer to places of interest. | ||
'''Banwell Society of Archaeology'''<br>Banwell Village Hall<br>Westfield Cres<br>Avon<br>Banwell, Somerset BS29 6BA UK<br>Website: [http://www.banwellarchaeology.co.uk/ Banwell Society of Archaeology] | |||
''' | '''Bath & Camerton Archaeology Society'''<br>Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution<br>16 Queen Square<br>Bath, Somerset BA1 2HN UK<br>Email: [mailto:bathandcam@hotmail.co.uk bathandcam@hotmail.co.uk]<br> | ||
Email: [mailto: | Website: [https://www.bacas.org.uk/ Bath & Camerton Archaeology Society] | ||
:The | :The Bath and Camerton Archaeological Society (BACAS) is an active local society, with a range of activities and interest areas. Our goal is the promotion of archaeology in all its branches. | ||
'''Batheaston Society'''<br>Spindleberries<br>48 Northend<br>Batheaston<br>Bath, Somerset BA1 7ES UK<br>Telephone: 01225 852440<br>Email: [mailto:johnirons35@gmail.com johnirons35@gmail.com]<br>Website: [ | '''Batheaston Society'''<br>Spindleberries<br>48 Northend<br>Batheaston<br>Bath, Somerset BA1 7ES UK<br>Telephone: 01225 852440<br>Email: [mailto:johnirons35@gmail.com johnirons35@gmail.com]<br> | ||
Website: [http://batheaston.org/special-interest-groups/the-batheaston-society/ Batheaston Society] | |||
:The Society's sole concern is the well-being of the village of Batheaston, and in recognition of its commitment to this purpose, it is registered with the Civic Trust as the local amenity society for Batheaston. In part this includes an emphasis on the historical building substance and the people who have shaped the village in the past. | :The Society's sole concern is the well-being of the village of Batheaston, and in recognition of its commitment to this purpose, it is registered with the Civic Trust as the local amenity society for Batheaston. In part this includes an emphasis on the historical building substance and the people who have shaped the village in the past. | ||
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:A group of people interested in history with a particular interest in Blagdon and surroundings. There are monthly open meetings/lectures for the membership and others. Research at Record Offices, Libraries, private archives etc., transcribing old documents, recording oral histories, formation and maintenance of a database and library, visits to places of interest, regular talks by visiting experts, field walking, and in 2004 we published our first volume of a History of Blagdon, and have continued the series as our knowledge grows. | :A group of people interested in history with a particular interest in Blagdon and surroundings. There are monthly open meetings/lectures for the membership and others. Research at Record Offices, Libraries, private archives etc., transcribing old documents, recording oral histories, formation and maintenance of a database and library, visits to places of interest, regular talks by visiting experts, field walking, and in 2004 we published our first volume of a History of Blagdon, and have continued the series as our knowledge grows. | ||
'''Buckland History Group'''<br>Dangerfield Farm<br>Buckland Dinham<br>Frome, Somerset BA11 2QN UK<br>Telephone: 01373 462022<br>Email: [mailto:debbie_cary@hotmail.com debbie_cary@hotmail.com]<br>Website: [http://www.alha.org.uk/Buckland.html Buckland History Group] | '''Buckland History Group'''<br>Dangerfield Farm<br>Buckland Dinham<br>Frome, Somerset BA11 2QN UK<br>Telephone: 01373 462022<br>Email: [mailto:debbie_cary@hotmail.com debbie_cary@hotmail.com]<br>Website: [http://www.alha.org.uk/Buckland.html Buckland History Group] | ||
'''Camerton Local History Group'''<br>Court Barn<br>Camerton Hill<br>Camerton<br>Bath, Somerset BA2 0PS UK<br>Telephone: 017661 479319<br>Email: [mailto:julieannbiggs1@gmail.com julieannbiggs1@gmail.com]<br>Website: [http://www.alha.org.uk/Camerton.html Camerton Local History Group] | '''Camerton Local History Group'''<br>Court Barn<br>Camerton Hill<br>Camerton<br>Bath, Somerset BA2 0PS UK<br>Telephone: 017661 479319<br>Email: [mailto:julieannbiggs1@gmail.com julieannbiggs1@gmail.com]<br>Website: [http://www.alha.org.uk/Camerton.html Camerton Local History Group] | ||
'''City of Bath Heraldic Society'''<br>Manvers Street Baptist Church Hall<br>Manvers St<br>Bath, Somerset BA1 1JW UK<br>Telephone: 0117 958 4507<br>Email: [mailto:secretary@bath-heraldry.org.uk secretary@bath-heraldry.org.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.bath-heraldry.org.uk/about_us.htm City of Bath Heraldic Society] | '''City of Bath Heraldic Society'''<br>Manvers Street Baptist Church Hall<br>Manvers St<br>Bath, Somerset BA1 1JW UK<br>Telephone: 0117 958 4507<br>Email: [mailto:secretary@bath-heraldry.org.uk secretary@bath-heraldry.org.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.bath-heraldry.org.uk/about_us.htm City of Bath Heraldic Society] | ||
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Email: [mailto:contact.cdas@icloud.com contact.cdas@icloud.com]<br>Website: [http://e-voice.org.uk/cdas/ Clevedon & District Archaeological Society] | Email: [mailto:contact.cdas@icloud.com contact.cdas@icloud.com]<br>Website: [http://e-voice.org.uk/cdas/ Clevedon & District Archaeological Society] | ||
:The Clevedon and District Archaeological Society was founded in the 1920s with the aim of promoting local amateur archaeological interest and learning. | :The Clevedon and District Archaeological Society was founded in the 1920s with the aim of promoting local amateur archaeological interest and learning. | ||
'''Kewstoke Local History Group'''<br>Telephone: 01934 633407<br>Website: [http://kewstokevillage.com/?page_id=178 Kewstoke Local History Group] | '''Kewstoke Local History Group'''<br>Telephone: 01934 633407<br>Website: [http://kewstokevillage.com/?page_id=178 Kewstoke Local History Group] | ||
:Kewstoke Local History Group now has over 100 ledgers filled with irreplaceable material. For the millennium year every house in Kewstoke was photographed and matched with an old photo if there was one. All information concerning that property was collected, such as who built it, who has lived in it, old deeds, the price it has sold for over the years etc. We have ledgers on the history of many of the old families who have lived in Kewstoke for generations, with family trees and photos. | :Kewstoke Local History Group now has over 100 ledgers filled with irreplaceable material. For the millennium year every house in Kewstoke was photographed and matched with an old photo if there was one. All information concerning that property was collected, such as who built it, who has lived in it, old deeds, the price it has sold for over the years etc. We have ledgers on the history of many of the old families who have lived in Kewstoke for generations, with family trees and photos. | ||
'''The Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society'''<br>Brunel Way<br>Langford Mead<br>Norton Fitzwarren<br>Taunton, Somerset TA2 6SF UK<br>Telephone: 01823 272429<br> | '''The Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society'''<br>Brunel Way<br>Langford Mead<br>Norton Fitzwarren<br>Taunton, Somerset TA2 6SF UK<br>Telephone: 01823 272429<br> | ||
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:The Society is formed to promote the study of archaeology, natural history, local history and historic buildings with particular reference to the historic County of Somerset and is an important point of contact for anyone with an interest in understanding and protecting the heritage of Somerset. | :The Society is formed to promote the study of archaeology, natural history, local history and historic buildings with particular reference to the historic County of Somerset and is an important point of contact for anyone with an interest in understanding and protecting the heritage of Somerset. | ||
'''Weston-super-Mare Archaeological and Natural History Society'''<br>Victoria Methodist Church Hall<br>38 Station Rd<br>Weston-super-Mare, Somerset BS23 1XY UK<br> | '''Weston-super-Mare Archaeological and Natural History Society'''<br>Victoria Methodist Church Hall<br>38 Station Rd<br>Weston-super-Mare, Somerset BS23 1XY UK<br> | ||
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:The objectives of the Society are to promote the study of archaeology, natural history and history of the Weston-super-Mare area through talks, field studies and nature walks. | :The objectives of the Society are to promote the study of archaeology, natural history and history of the Weston-super-Mare area through talks, field studies and nature walks. | ||
'''Worle History Society'''<br>Worle Community Centre<br>Lawrence Road<br>Worle<br>Weston-super-Mare, Somerset BS22 6TU UK<br>Email: [mailto:rayegreen@talktalk.net rayegreen@talktalk.net]<br>Website: [http://www.worlehistorysociety.net/ Worle History Society] | '''Worle History Society'''<br>Worle Community Centre<br>Lawrence Road<br>Worle<br>Weston-super-Mare, Somerset BS22 6TU UK<br>Email: [mailto:rayegreen@talktalk.net rayegreen@talktalk.net]<br>Website: [http://www.worlehistorysociety.net/ Worle History Society] | ||
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:The objects of the Society shall be to encourage the study of, and interest in, local history in the Worle area, to facilitate studies, support education and to produce publications relating to these subjects. | :The objects of the Society shall be to encourage the study of, and interest in, local history in the Worle area, to facilitate studies, support education and to produce publications relating to these subjects. | ||
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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.
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.
Regional Society[edit | edit source]
Bristol Industrial Archaeological Society
Keynsham British Legion
Charlton Road
Keynsham, Somerset BS31 2JA UK
Email: mobaw@hotmail.com
Website: Bristol Industrial Archaeological Society
- The Bristol Industrial Archaeological Society was founded in 1967 to coordinate the research, conservation and preservation of the remains of the industrial and commercial activity in the Bath and Bristol area.
Somerset & Dorset Family History Society
Email: society@sdfhs.org
Website: Somerset & Dorset Family History Society
- The Somerset & Dorset Family History Society aims to provide assistance to all those researching their families in the two counties, no matter where they live.
Somerset Societies[edit | edit source]
Axbridge Archaeological and Local History Society
Cross Memorial Hall
Webbington Road
Cross
Axbridge, Somerset BS26 2EL UK
Telephone: 01934 712971
Email: jpdfriend@gmail.com
Website: Axbridge Archaeological and Local History Society
- We hold a series of talks throughout the winter months, given by experts in their field, and have walks and visits during the summer to places of interest.
Banwell Society of Archaeology
Banwell Village Hall
Westfield Cres
Avon
Banwell, Somerset BS29 6BA UK
Website: Banwell Society of Archaeology
Bath & Camerton Archaeology Society
Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution
16 Queen Square
Bath, Somerset BA1 2HN UK
Email: bathandcam@hotmail.co.uk
Website: Bath & Camerton Archaeology Society
- The Bath and Camerton Archaeological Society (BACAS) is an active local society, with a range of activities and interest areas. Our goal is the promotion of archaeology in all its branches.
Batheaston Society
Spindleberries
48 Northend
Batheaston
Bath, Somerset BA1 7ES UK
Telephone: 01225 852440
Email: johnirons35@gmail.com
Website: Batheaston Society
- The Society's sole concern is the well-being of the village of Batheaston, and in recognition of its commitment to this purpose, it is registered with the Civic Trust as the local amenity society for Batheaston. In part this includes an emphasis on the historical building substance and the people who have shaped the village in the past.
Blagdon Local History Society
The Lodge
The Coombe
Blagdon, Somerset BS40 7RE UK
Telephone: 01761 462 723
Website: Blagdon Local History Society
- A group of people interested in history with a particular interest in Blagdon and surroundings. There are monthly open meetings/lectures for the membership and others. Research at Record Offices, Libraries, private archives etc., transcribing old documents, recording oral histories, formation and maintenance of a database and library, visits to places of interest, regular talks by visiting experts, field walking, and in 2004 we published our first volume of a History of Blagdon, and have continued the series as our knowledge grows.
Buckland History Group
Dangerfield Farm
Buckland Dinham
Frome, Somerset BA11 2QN UK
Telephone: 01373 462022
Email: debbie_cary@hotmail.com
Website: Buckland History Group
Camerton Local History Group
Court Barn
Camerton Hill
Camerton
Bath, Somerset BA2 0PS UK
Telephone: 017661 479319
Email: julieannbiggs1@gmail.com
Website: Camerton Local History Group
City of Bath Heraldic Society
Manvers Street Baptist Church Hall
Manvers St
Bath, Somerset BA1 1JW UK
Telephone: 0117 958 4507
Email: secretary@bath-heraldry.org.uk
Website: City of Bath Heraldic Society
- Until people begin to understand Heraldry, they tend to think that a Coat of Arms is simply a colourful pattern. It is not. A Coat of Arms can tell you many things about a person; about that person’s family and history. Local historians neglect Heraldry at their peril – one Coat of Arms on a church memorial or on an Heraldic funeral hatchment, can often tell them something that would take many hours of research to discover any other way.
Clevedon & District Archaeological Society
The Friends Meeting House
15 Albert Road
Clevedon, North Somerset BS21 7RP UK
Telephone: 07743 683756
Email: contact.cdas@icloud.com
Website: Clevedon & District Archaeological Society
- The Clevedon and District Archaeological Society was founded in the 1920s with the aim of promoting local amateur archaeological interest and learning.
Kewstoke Local History Group
Telephone: 01934 633407
Website: Kewstoke Local History Group
- Kewstoke Local History Group now has over 100 ledgers filled with irreplaceable material. For the millennium year every house in Kewstoke was photographed and matched with an old photo if there was one. All information concerning that property was collected, such as who built it, who has lived in it, old deeds, the price it has sold for over the years etc. We have ledgers on the history of many of the old families who have lived in Kewstoke for generations, with family trees and photos.
The Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society
Brunel Way
Langford Mead
Norton Fitzwarren
Taunton, Somerset TA2 6SF UK
Telephone: 01823 272429
Email: office@sanhs.org
Website: The Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society
- The Society is formed to promote the study of archaeology, natural history, local history and historic buildings with particular reference to the historic County of Somerset and is an important point of contact for anyone with an interest in understanding and protecting the heritage of Somerset.
Weston-super-Mare Archaeological and Natural History Society
Victoria Methodist Church Hall
38 Station Rd
Weston-super-Mare, Somerset BS23 1XY UK
Email: viven.pratt@gmail.com
Website: Weston-super-Mare Archaeological and Natural History Society
Weston-super-Mare & District Family History Society
St Paul's Church Hall
Walliscote Road
Weston-super-Mare, Somerset BS23 1EF UK
Website: Weston-super-Mare & District Family History Society
- The area covered by the Society is Weston-super-Mare and the surrounding parishes, which make up North Somerset. The Society exists to help members to help themselves and with this in mind publishes a magazine on a regular basis. The Society tries to encourage and stimulate interest in family history generally and has a very positive link with Weston-super-Mare Library, which has excellent resources and facilities.
- The objectives of the Society are to promote the study of archaeology, natural history and history of the Weston-super-Mare area through talks, field studies and nature walks.
Worle History Society
Worle Community Centre
Lawrence Road
Worle
Weston-super-Mare, Somerset BS22 6TU UK
Email: rayegreen@talktalk.net
Website: Worle History Society
- The objects of the Society shall be to encourage the study of, and interest in, local history in the Worle area, to facilitate studies, support education and to produce publications relating to these subjects.
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