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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.


The Yorkshire Group of Family History Societies may be seen [http://www.yorksgroup.org.uk/ here].
The Yorkshire Group of Family History Societies may be seen [http://www.yorksgroup.org.uk/FHSList.htm here].


== Regional Societies ==
== Regional Societies ==


'''Cleveland, North Yorkshire and South Durham Family History Society'''<br>Email: [mailto:secretary@clevelandfhs.org.uk secretary@clevelandfhs.org.uk]<br>Website: [https://clevelandfhs.org.uk/ Cleveland, North Yorkshire and South Durham Family History Society]
'''Cleveland Family History Society'''<br>Meetings are held at three venues - [http://clevelandfhs.org.uk/society-meetings/ click here]<br>Email: [mailto:membership@cleveland.org.uk membership@cleveland.org.uk]<br>Website: [http://clevelandfhs.org.uk/ Cleveland Family History Society]


:The Aims of the Society are to promote the study of genealogy and family history and to educate the public therein by holding meetings, sharing information, encouraging research, giving assistance and producing publications for the public benefit.
:Welcome to the Cleveland, North Yorkshire and South Durham Family History Society as it is more formally known. The title was designed to describe more accurately the area of genealogical and historical interest covered by the Society.  Cleveland FHS was set up in 1980 to provide a service for family historians which covers the old county of Cleveland and the following areas of County Durham and North Yorkshire: County Durham – all parishes south of a line from Hart on the east coast to Middleton in Teesdale and North Yorkshire – most of the old North Riding from Whitby to Hawes.  


'''Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological Society (CWAAS)'''<br>Telephone: 01524 67523<br>Email: [mailto:general.secretary@cumbriapast.com general.secretary@cumbriapast.com]<br>
'''Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological Society (CWAAS)'''<br>Telephone: 01524 67523<br>Email: [mailto:general.secretary@cumbriapast.com general.secretary@cumbriapast.com]<br>
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:The Society's charitable purpose is the advancement of education and culture in the fields of the arts, heritage and science. To promote, encourage, foster and coordinate the study of archaeology, history, genealogy, customs and traditions with special reference to the County of Cumbria which now includes the historic counties of Cumberland and Westmorland and Lancashire North of the Sands and the Sedbergh district of Yorkshire.  Affiliated groups are the Carlisle Affiliated Group, the Kendal Historical & Archaeological Society, the Penrith Affiliated Group, and the South West Cumbria Historical & Archaeological Society.
:The Society's charitable purpose is the advancement of education and culture in the fields of the arts, heritage and science. To promote, encourage, foster and coordinate the study of archaeology, history, genealogy, customs and traditions with special reference to the County of Cumbria which now includes the historic counties of Cumberland and Westmorland and Lancashire North of the Sands and the Sedbergh district of Yorkshire.  Affiliated groups are the Carlisle Affiliated Group, the Kendal Historical & Archaeological Society, the Penrith Affiliated Group, and the South West Cumbria Historical & Archaeological Society.


'''Cumbria Family History Society'''<br>Email: [mailto:secretary@cumbriafhs.com secretary@cumbriafhs.com]<br>
'''Cumbria Family History Society'''<br>Website: [http://cumbriafhs.com/cgi-bin/cumbria/main.pl Cumbria Family History Society]
Website: [http://cumbriafhs.com/cgi-bin/cumbria/main.pl Cumbria Family History Society]


:The Cumbria Family History Society was founded to help members carry out their genealogy researches and our area of interest is the modern county of Cumbria, which is the old counties of Cumberland and Westmorland and a part of Northern Lancashire and North Yorkshire.
:The Cumbria Family History Society was founded to help members carry out their genealogy researches and our area of interest is the modern county of Cumbria, which is the old counties of Cumberland and Westmorland and a part of Northern Lancashire and North Yorkshire.
'''Cumbria Industrial History Society'''<br>Shap Wells Hotel<br>B6261<br>Shap<br>Penrith, Cumbria CA10 3QU UK<br>Email: [mailto:lowludderburn@btinternet.com lowludderburn@btinternet.com]<br>Website: [http://www.cumbria-industries.org.uk/cumbria-industrial-history-society/ Cumbria Industrial History Society]
:CIHS was formed in 1985 by members of the Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological Society with a particular interest in industrial history.
'''Derwent Archaeology Group'''<br>Tower Room<br>St Nicholas Church<br>30 Church St<br>Dunnington<br>York, Yorkshire YO19 5PW UK<br>
Email: [mailto:jerad17@me.com jerad17@me.com]<br>Website: [http://timelineyorkplus.weebly.com/groups---derwent-archaeology-group.html Derwent Archaeology Group]
'''Duddon Valley Local History Group'''<br>Victory Hall<br>4 Station Rd<br>Broughton-in-Furness, Cumbria LA20 6HN UK<br>Telephone: 01229 861511<br>
Email: [mailto:info@duddonhistory.org.uk info@duddonhistory.org.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.duddonhistory.org.uk/ Duddon Valley Local History Group]
:DVLHG was formed in the early 1990s and runs a programme of activities and talks for its members. Our five year long study of the whole valley has restarted extending the survey to cover areas not walked in earlier phases. Our findings led to our current major project with Oxford Archaeology North excavating three medieval longhouse sites near Seathwaite Tarn.


'''Hartlepool Family History Group'''<br>Grange Road Methodist Church Community Centre<br>46 Tankerville Street<br>Hartlepool, County Durham TS26 8DU UK<br>Telephone: 01429 282012<br>
'''Hartlepool Family History Group'''<br>Grange Road Methodist Church Community Centre<br>46 Tankerville Street<br>Hartlepool, County Durham TS26 8DU UK<br>Telephone: 01429 282012<br>
Email: [mailto:richard.wilson123@btinternet.com richard.wilson123@btinternet.com]<br>Website: [http://hartlepoolfamilyhistorygroup.com/ Hartlepool Family History Group]
Email: [mailto:richard.wilson123@btinternet.com richard.wilson123@btinternet.com]<br>Website: [http://hartlepoolfamilyhistorygroup.com/ Hartlepool Family History Group]


:Hartlepool Family History Group is a branch of the [https://clevelandfhs.org.uk Cleveland Family History Society]. We hold nine monthly meetings in Hartlepool each year, excluding July, August and December. We invite speakers to talk about a range of family, social and local history topics.  At our meetings there will always be someone who can give any advice you may need while tracing your family. You do not need to have Hartlepool ancestry, most of us have families from all points around the country but enjoy coming to our meetings and joining the Society.
:Hartlepool Family History Group is a branch of the [http://clevelandfhs.org.uk Cleveland Family History Society]. We hold nine monthly meetings in Hartlepool each year, excluding July, August and December. We invite speakers to talk about a range of family, social and local history topics.  At our meetings there will always be someone who you can give any advice you may need while tracing your family. You do not need to have Hartlepool ancestry, most of us have families from all points around the country but enjoy coming to our meetings and joining the Society.


'''Holme & District Local History Society'''<br>Burton Memorial Hall<br>Main St<br>Burton-in-Kendal, Cumbria LA6 1NA UK<br>Telephone: 01524 782198<br>
'''Holme & District Local History Society'''<br>Burton Memorial Hall<br>Main St<br>Burton-in-Kendal, Cumbria LA6 1NA UK<br>Telephone: 01524 782198<br>
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:The Hunter Archaeological Society studies and reports on the archaeology, history and architecture of South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire.
:The Hunter Archaeological Society studies and reports on the archaeology, history and architecture of South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire.
'''North West Group of Family History Societies'''<br>Email: [mailto:webmaster@nwgfhs.org.uk webmaster@nwgfhs.org.uk]<br>
Website: [http://www.nwgfhs.org.uk North West Group of Family History Societies]


'''Priories Historical Society'''<br>The Innings<br>1 Prospect Precinct<br>Gloucester Road<br>Worksop, Nottinghamshire S81 0RS UK<br>Telephone: 01909 732485<br>Email: [mailto:priorieshistoricalsociety@rocketmail.com priorieshistoricalsociety@rocketmail.com]<br>
'''Priories Historical Society'''<br>The Innings<br>1 Prospect Precinct<br>Gloucester Road<br>Worksop, Nottinghamshire S81 0RS UK<br>Telephone: 01909 732485<br>Email: [mailto:priorieshistoricalsociety@rocketmail.com priorieshistoricalsociety@rocketmail.com]<br>
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:A friendly discussion group for those with Family History interests in and around the Sedgefield area of County Durham. It is a branch of the [http://clevelandfhs.org.uk Cleveland Family History Society].We welcome people from across the world with an interest in the northern part of North Yorkshire and the southern part of County Durham (before the boundary changes of 1974). It is also a group for people resident in the Sedgefield and surrounding area that have taken up researching their Family History and wish share their interests with other like minded people.
:A friendly discussion group for those with Family History interests in and around the Sedgefield area of County Durham. It is a branch of the [http://clevelandfhs.org.uk Cleveland Family History Society].We welcome people from across the world with an interest in the northern part of North Yorkshire and the southern part of County Durham (before the boundary changes of 1974). It is also a group for people resident in the Sedgefield and surrounding area that have taken up researching their Family History and wish share their interests with other like minded people.
'''Upper Dales Family History Group'''<br>Meetings are held at two locations - [http://clevelandfhs.org.uk/society-meetings/ click here]<br>Telephone: 0743 2677 783<br>
Email: [mailto:moverley.yorkshire@outlook.com moverley.yorkshire@outlook.com]<br>Website: [http://www.upperdalesfhg.org.uk/ Upper Dales Family History Group]
:The Upper Dales Family History Group (UDFHG) is a branch of the [http://clevelandfhs.org.uk Cleveland Family History Society].  The aim of the Group is to support those members whose ancestors had their roots in Wensleydale and Swaledale. These ancestors often wandered far and wide so it is not surprising that our members' genealogical interests spread nationally and internationally.


'''Wesley Historical Society - North East Methodist History Society'''<br>Telephone: 01434 608733<br>
'''Wesley Historical Society - North East Methodist History Society'''<br>Telephone: 01434 608733<br>
Website: [http://northeastmethodisthistory.weebly.com/ Wesley Historical Society - North East Methodist History Society]
Website: [http://northeastmethodisthistory.weebly.com/ Wesley Historical Society - North East Methodist History Society]


:The aims of the Society laid down in 1893 were to promote the study of the history and literature of early Methodism, research into the Wesley's, and investigation into the beginnings and development of Methodism.  The Society aims to encourage an informed interest in the life and work of John and Charles Wesley, in Methodist history in general, in chapels and their architecture, and in the broader patterns of English religious history, especially in the counties of Northumberland, Durham and Cleveland.  Area: Durham, Northumberland, and The North Riding.
:The aims of the Society laid down in 1893 were to promote the study of the history and literature of early Methodism, research into the Wesley's, and investigation into the beginnings and development of Methodism.  The Society aims to encourage an informed interest in the life and work of John and Charles Wesley, in Methodist history in general, in chapels and their architecture, and in the broader patterns of English religious history, especially in the counties of Northumberland, Durham and  
Cleveland.  Area: Durham, Northumberland, and The North Riding.


== Yorkshire Societies ==
== Yorkshire Societies ==
'''Acomb History Society'''<br>Acomb Parish Church Hall<br>Front Street<br>Acomb<br>York, Yorkshire <br>Telephone: 01904 783628<br>
Website: [https://timelineyorkplus.weebly.com/groups---acomb-history-society.html Acomb History Society]
:The group meets for talks and study of Acomb's history. Photographs and records of the old Acomb families are available along with school and community memorabilia.
'''Airedale and Wharfedale Family History Society'''<br>Salem Church Hall<br>99 Main Street<br>Burley in Wharfedale, West Yorkshire LS29 7BU UK (Burley Meetings)<br>
Keighley Local Studies Library<br>1 Albert Street<br>Keighley, West Yorkshire BD21 2AT UK (Keighley Meetings)<br>Threshfield Village Institute<br>Threshfield, North Yorkshire BD23 5HD UK (Threshfield Meetings)<br>
Email: [mailto:membership@awfhs.org.uk membership@awfhs.org.uk]<br>Website: [https://awfhs.org/ Airedale and Wharfedale Family History Society]<br>
Website #2: [https://www.genfair.co.uk/supplier.php?sid=114 Airedale and Wharfedale Family History Society]
:In 2019 Wharfedale FHG merged with the Keighley and District FHS.  If your roots are in the Airedale and Wharfedale area or further afield you will find help and encouragement in this fascinating hobby by joining the Airedale and Wharfedale Family History Society.
'''Aireborough Historical Society'''<br>Archive Room<br>Yeadon Town Hall<br>High St<br>Yeadon<br>Leeds, Yorkshire LS19 7PP UK<br>
Email: [mailto:from@aireboroughhistoricalsociety.co.uk from@aireboroughhistoricalsociety.co.uk]<br>Email #2: [mailto:airbhistory@aol.com airbhistory@aol.com]<br>
Website: [https://www.aireboroughhistoricalsociety.co.uk/ Aireborough Historical Society]
:The Society was founded in 1957 to record and preserve the history of Aireborough, which consists of Yeadon, Guiseley, Rawdon, Carlton, Hawksworth, and the area which was covered by Menston Hospital.


'''Appleton le Moors History and Archive Group'''<br>The Village Hall<br>Appleton le Moors<br>York, North Yorkshire YO62 6TE UK<br>
'''Appleton le Moors History and Archive Group'''<br>The Village Hall<br>Appleton le Moors<br>York, North Yorkshire YO62 6TE UK<br>
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:BAHS is an active archaeology and history society, founded in 1999, covering Bedale and the surrounding area.
:BAHS is an active archaeology and history society, founded in 1999, covering Bedale and the surrounding area.
'''Bentley With Arksey Heritage Society'''<br>Bentley Area Community Library<br>Chapel St<br>Bentley<br>Doncaster, Yorkshire DN5 0DE UK<br>
Website: [http://bentleywitharkseyheritagesociety.moonfruit.com/ Bentley With Arksey Heritage Society]
:A group of local people founded Bentley with Arksey Heritage Society in 1988, in order to research, record and preserve the history and heritage of the villages of Bentley and Arksey near Doncaster.


'''Bilton Historical Society'''<br>Bilton Community Centre<br>Bilton Lane<br>Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG1 3DU UK<br>Telephone: 01423 866977<br>Website: [http://www.biltonhistoricalsociety.org.uk/ Bilton Historical Society]
'''Bilton Historical Society'''<br>Bilton Community Centre<br>Bilton Lane<br>Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG1 3DU UK<br>Telephone: 01423 866977<br>Website: [http://www.biltonhistoricalsociety.org.uk/ Bilton Historical Society]
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:Bingley and District Local History Society was founded in 1988 by a group of local enthusiasts whose interest in Bingley’s history had been stimulated on a local history course run by Dr Gary Firth. The society’s main aims are to disseminate Bingley’s history and provide information in the form of talks, books and DVDs which will widen the local population’s knowledge of the history of the Bingley area which was once known as ‘The Throstle’s Nest of England’.  
:Bingley and District Local History Society was founded in 1988 by a group of local enthusiasts whose interest in Bingley’s history had been stimulated on a local history course run by Dr Gary Firth. The society’s main aims are to disseminate Bingley’s history and provide information in the form of talks, books and DVDs which will widen the local population’s knowledge of the history of the Bingley area which was once known as ‘The Throstle’s Nest of England’.  


'''Bishopthorpe Local History Group'''<br>Bishopthorpe Community Archive<br>Bishopthorpe Village Hall<br>Main Street<br>Bishopthorpe<br>York, Yorkshire YO23 2RA UK<br>Telephone: 01904 704584<br>Email: [mailto:historygroup@bishopthorpe.net historygroup@bishopthorpe.net]<br>
'''Bishopthorpe Local History Group'''<br>Bishopthorpe Community Archive<br>Bishopthorpe Village Hall<br>Main Street<br>Bishopthorpe<br>York, Yorkshire YO23 2RA UK<br>
Telephone: 01904 704584<br>Email: [mailto:historygroup@bishopthorpe.net historygroup@bishopthorpe.net]<br>
Website: [http://www.bishopthorpe.net/bishnet/local-history/ Bishopthorpe Local History Group]
Website: [http://www.bishopthorpe.net/bishnet/local-history/ Bishopthorpe Local History Group]


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'''Bradford Family History Society'''<br>Glyde House<br>Little Horton Ln<br>Bradford, Yorkshire BD5 0BQ UK<br>Website: [http://www.bradfordfhs.org.uk/ Bradford Family History Society]
'''Bradford Family History Society'''<br>Glyde House<br>Little Horton Ln<br>Bradford, Yorkshire BD5 0BQ UK<br>Website: [http://www.bradfordfhs.org.uk/ Bradford Family History Society]
'''Bradford Historical and Antiquarian Society'''<br>The Bradford Club<br>Piece Hall Yard<br>Bradford, West Yorkshire BD1 1PJ UK<br>
Telephone: 01274 575799<br>Email: [mailto:d.glass@btinternet.com d.glass@btinternet.com]<br>
Website: [http://www.bradfordhistorical.org.uk/ Bradford Historical and Antiquarian Society]
:The Bradford Historical and Antiquarian Society is the oldest local history group in the district, having held its formal inauguration meeting on the 12th July 1878.


'''Brighouse History Group'''<br>The Rest Centre<br>Park Row<br>Brighouse, West Yorkshire HD6 1AB UK<br>Telephone: 01484 716970<br>
'''Brighouse History Group'''<br>The Rest Centre<br>Park Row<br>Brighouse, West Yorkshire HD6 1AB UK<br>Telephone: 01484 716970<br>
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:The aims of the Group are to promote the knowledge learned by research, to the wider audience of Brinsworth & Catcliffe. To share this information to the younger generation by visiting local schools. To record this information for years to come. Many of the elderly residents have recorded their life stories and they are in the archives at Brinsworth Comprehensive School.
:The aims of the Group are to promote the knowledge learned by research, to the wider audience of Brinsworth & Catcliffe. To share this information to the younger generation by visiting local schools. To record this information for years to come. Many of the elderly residents have recorded their life stories and they are in the archives at Brinsworth Comprehensive School.
'''Brodsworth Community Archaeology Group'''<br>Email: [mailto:brodswortharchaeology@sheffield.ac.uk brodswortharchaeology@sheffield.ac.uk]<br>
Website: [https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/archaeology/research/brodsworth/bcag Brodsworth Community Archaeology Group]
:The Brodsworth Community Archaeology Group is an independent voluntary association comprised of individuals who wish to research, share and disseminate information about the history of the Brodsworth Area, South Yorkshire (which to us means the area covered by the parishes of Barnburgh, Brodsworth, Cadeby, Hampole, Hickleton, High Melton, Hooton Pagnell and Marr).


'''Broomhill Local History Group'''<br>Website: [http://www.broomhillonline.org.uk/archive/BANG_09.htm Broomhill Local History Group]
'''Broomhill Local History Group'''<br>Website: [http://www.broomhillonline.org.uk/archive/BANG_09.htm Broomhill Local History Group]
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:A warm welcome to you from the Calderdale FHS. Founded in 1985, we are a group of family historians who help each other with their research. On this web site you will find information about the Society, the area and the research interests of our members.
:A warm welcome to you from the Calderdale FHS. Founded in 1985, we are a group of family historians who help each other with their research. On this web site you will find information about the Society, the area and the research interests of our members.


'''Cawood Castle Garth Group'''<br>Email: [mailto:cawoodCGG@googlemail.com cawoodCGG@googlemail.com]<br>
'''Cawood Castle Garth Group'''<br>Email: [mailto:cawoodCGG@googlemail.com cawoodCGG@googlemail.com]<br>Website: [http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/cawoodcastlegarth/ Cawood Castle Garth Group]
Website: [http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/cawoodcastlegarth/ Cawood Castle Garth Group]


:The Cawood Castle Garth Group wish to raise awareness of the rich natural and built history of the area, which is the site of a medieval castle, the former palace of the Archbishop of York.
:The Cawood Castle Garth Group wish to raise awareness of the rich natural and built history of the area, which is the site of a medieval castle, the former palace of the Archbishop of York.
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:Exploring the history of the Scarcroft, Clementhorpe, and South Bank areas of York.
:Exploring the history of the Scarcroft, Clementhorpe, and South Bank areas of York.
'''Cleveland Industrial Archaeology Society'''<br>St. Mary’s Centre<br>90 Corporation Road<br>Middlesbrough, Yorkshire TS1 2RW UK<br>
Telephone: 01429 523455<br>Email: [mailto:teesarchaeology@hartlepool.gov.uk teesarchaeology@hartlepool.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [http://cias-teesside.uk/ Cleveland Industrial Archaeology Society]
:The Cleveland Industrial Archaeology Society began life in 1965 as the Teesside Industrial Archaeology Group.  We believe that the industrial history of the north east and Yorkshire is important and we work for its preservation.


'''Conisbrough & Denaby Main Heritage Group'''<br>Ivanhoe Centre<br>Gardens Lane<br>Doncaster, Yorkshire DN12 3JX UK<br>Telephone: 01709 860764<br>
'''Conisbrough & Denaby Main Heritage Group'''<br>Ivanhoe Centre<br>Gardens Lane<br>Doncaster, Yorkshire DN12 3JX UK<br>Telephone: 01709 860764<br>
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Website: [http://conisbroughheritage.co.uk/index.html Conisbrough & Denaby Main Heritage Group]
Website: [http://conisbroughheritage.co.uk/index.html Conisbrough & Denaby Main Heritage Group]


:This group is about the history of the two villages of Conisbrough and Denaby Main and the people who have lived here.
:This group is about the history of the two villages of Conisbrough and Denaby Main and the people who have lived here.


'''Conisbrough & Denaby Main Local History Group'''<br>Website: [http://conisbroughanddenabyhistory.org.uk/ Conisbrough & Denaby Main Local History Group]
'''Conisbrough & Denaby Main Local History Group'''<br>Website: [http://conisbroughanddenabyhistory.org.uk/ Conisbrough & Denaby Main Local History Group]
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:The Society aims to foster the protection and enhancement of the local environment and amenities within Dore, to encourage a spirit of community and to record its historic development.
:The Society aims to foster the protection and enhancement of the local environment and amenities within Dore, to encourage a spirit of community and to record its historic development.


'''Dringhouses Local History Group'''<br>St Edward's Community Hall<br>Telephone: 01904 708700<br>
'''Dringhouses Local History Group'''<br>St Edward's Community Hall<br>Telephone: 01904 708700<br>Email: [mailto:alison.norman60@gmail.com alison.norman60@gmail.com]<br>
Email: [mailto:alison.norman60@gmail.com alison.norman60@gmail.com]<br>Website: [http://dlhg.weebly.com/ Dringhouses Local History Group]
Website: [http://dlhg.weebly.com/ Dringhouses Local History Group]


:The village of Dringhouses has a history going back 2,000 years. The Dringhouses Local History Group (DLHG) was formed in February 2005 by local residents to recall and explore how the village has developed and how it continues to change.
:The village of Dringhouses has a history going back 2,000 years. The Dringhouses Local History Group (DLHG) was formed in February 2005 by local residents to recall and explore how the village has developed and how it continues to change.
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:The East Riding Archaeological Society has aims to promote interest in archaeology, both in the local area and further a field, through a programme of lectures, excursions, publications and fieldwork.
:The East Riding Archaeological Society has aims to promote interest in archaeology, both in the local area and further a field, through a programme of lectures, excursions, publications and fieldwork.


'''East Yorkshire Family History Society (EYFHS)'''<br>
'''East Yorkshire Family History Society'''<br>Meetings are held at four venues - [http://www.eyfhs.org.uk/eyfhs.org.uk/index.php/meetings click here]<br>Telephone (Bridlington): 01262 674829<br>    
'''Beverley'''<br>
Email (Help desk): [mailto:helpdesk@eyfhs.org.uk helpdesk@eyfhs.org.uk]<br>Email (Bridlington): [mailto:bridlington@eyfhs.org.uk bridlington@eyfhs.org.uk]<br>
Beverley Cricket Club<br>Recreation Park Lane<br>Norwood<br>Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire HU17 9HX UK<br>
Email (Scarborough): [mailto:scarborough@eyfhs.org.uk scarborough@eyfhs.org.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.eyfhs.org.uk/eyfhs.org.uk/ East Yorkshire Family History Society]
'''Bridlington'''<br>
Bridlington Community Resource Centre<br>4-6 Victoria Road<br>Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire YO15 2BW UK<br>
Telephone: 01262 674829<br>Email: [mailto:bridlington@eyfhs.org.uk bridlington@eyfhs.org.uk]<br>
'''Hull'''<br>
Carnegie Heritage Centre<br>342 Anlaby Road<br>Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire HU3 6JA UK<br>
'''Scarborough'''<br>
St Andrew's Church Hall<br>Ramshill Road<br>Scarborough, North Yorkshire YO11 2LN UK<br>
Email: [mailto:scarborough@eyfhs.org.uk scarborough@eyfhs.org.uk]<br>
 
Email (Help desk): [mailto:helpdesk@eyfhs.org.uk helpdesk@eyfhs.org.uk]<br>
Email: [mailto:secretary@eyfhs.org.uk secretary@eyfhs.org.uk]<br>
Website: [http://www.eyfhs.org.uk/eyfhs.org.uk/ East Yorkshire Family History Society]


:During your visit please check the EYFHS events calendar to discover what is happening at our meetings in Beverley, Bridlington, Hull, and Scarborough.  Everyone is welcome to join us at any of our meetings, members and nonmembers alike.  We also operate a number of free Help Desks across the East Riding so check the dates and times and let's have a crack at those 'brick walls' together.   
:During your visit please check the EYFHS events calendar to discover what is happening at our meetings in Beverley, Bridlington, Hull and Scarborough.  Everyone is welcome to join us at any of our meetings, members and nonmembers alike.  We also operate a number of free Help Desks across the East Riding so check the dates and times and let's have a crack at those 'brick walls' together.   


'''East Yorkshire Local History Society'''<br>Website: [http://www.eylhs.org.uk/ East Yorkshire Local History Society]
'''East Yorkshire Local History Society'''<br>Website: [http://www.eylhs.org.uk/ East Yorkshire Local History Society]
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:We regret that due to the large number of requests we have been receiving we are no longer able to help with family history matters.
:We regret that due to the large number of requests we have been receiving we are no longer able to help with family history matters.
'''The Fishergate, Fulford and Heslington Local History Group'''<br>St. Oswald's Church Hall<br>Main Street Fulford<br>Fulford, ​Yorkshire YO10 4HJ UK<br>
Telephone: 01904 635939<br>Email: [mailto:wheatley.louise@gmail.com wheatley.louise@gmail.com]<br>
Website: [https://ffhyork.weebly.com/ The Fishergate, Fulford and Heslington Local History Group]
:We are a group of people interested in the history and heritage of the Fishergate/Fulford Road, Fulford Village and Heslington village districts in the south east of the City of York, UK.


'''Forest of Galtres Society'''<br>Parish Church Rooms<br>Tanpit Lane<br>Easingwold, North Yorkshire Y061 3HD UK<br>Telephone: 01347 821685<br>
'''Forest of Galtres Society'''<br>Parish Church Rooms<br>Tanpit Lane<br>Easingwold, North Yorkshire Y061 3HD UK<br>Telephone: 01347 821685<br>
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:A local history group for residents of Gleadless Valley to find out more about their community and its history.  
:A local history group for residents of Gleadless Valley to find out more about their community and its history.  
'''Great Ayton History Society'''<br>Friends’ Meeting House<br>High Green<br>Great Ayton<br>Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire TS9 6BJ UK<br>
Email: [mailto:ianandsuepearce@aol.com ianandsuepearce@aol.com]<br>
Website: [http://greataytonspar.wikidot.com/gacap/ Great Ayton History Society]
:The Great Ayton History Society researches and records information on the local history in the parishes of Great and Little Ayton. This information is made available to a wider audience through public presentations and exhibitions, guided walks, and publications.  Great Ayton is the boyhood home of Captain James Cook.


'''Grenoside and District Local History Group'''<br>Grenoside Community Centre Lower Hall<br>Main St<br>Grenoside<br>Sheffield, Yorkshire S35 8PR UK<br>
'''Grenoside and District Local History Group'''<br>Grenoside Community Centre Lower Hall<br>Main St<br>Grenoside<br>Sheffield, Yorkshire S35 8PR UK<br>
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:We promote and encourage the public study of both family and local history in the Harrogate and surrounding areas.  We also promote the preservation, security and accessibility of archive material.
:We promote and encourage the public study of both family and local history in the Harrogate and surrounding areas.  We also promote the preservation, security and accessibility of archive material.
'''Haxby and Wigginton Local History Group'''<br>St Mary’s Church Hall<br>North Lane<br>Haxby, Yorkshire YO32 3JS UK<br>Telephone: 01904 768516<br>
Email: [mailto:iandvmason@eze-talkandsurf.co.uk iandvmason@eze-talkandsurf.co.uk]<br>
Website: [https://timelineyorkplus.weebly.com/groups---haxby-local-history-group.html Haxby and Wigginton Local History Group]
:The aim of the Haxby and Wigginton Local History Group is to gather historical information and photographs relating to Haxby and Wigginton.


'''Hebden Bridge Local History Society'''<br>Methodist Church Hall<br>54 Bridge Lanes<br>Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire HX7 6AQ UK<br>Email: [mailto:secretary@hebdenbridgehistory.org.uk secretary@hebdenbridgehistory.org.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.hebdenbridgehistory.org.uk/ Hebden Bridge Local History Society]
'''Hebden Bridge Local History Society'''<br>Methodist Church Hall<br>54 Bridge Lanes<br>Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire HX7 6AQ UK<br>Email: [mailto:secretary@hebdenbridgehistory.org.uk secretary@hebdenbridgehistory.org.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.hebdenbridgehistory.org.uk/ Hebden Bridge Local History Society]
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:The Society's purpose was 'to gather together periodically for lectures and discussions on archaeological subjects, with special emphasis on local history' and to collect and record data.
:The Society's purpose was 'to gather together periodically for lectures and discussions on archaeological subjects, with special emphasis on local history' and to collect and record data.


'''Hessle Local History Society'''<br>Town Hall<br>South Ln<br>Hessle, Yorkshire HU13 0RR UK<br>Telephone: 01482 564577<br>Email: [mailto:mgfree@gmail.com mgfree@gmail.com]<br>Website: [https://www.sites.google.com/site/hesslelocalhistorysociety/ Hessle Local History Society]
'''Hessle Local History Society'''<br>Town Hall<br>South Ln<br>Hessle, Yorkshire HU13 0RR UK<br>Telephone: 01482 564577<br>Email: [mailto:mgfree@gmail.com mgfree@gmail.com]<br>
Website: [https://www.sites.google.com/site/hesslelocalhistorysociety/ Hessle Local History Society]


:Hessle Local History Society exists to promote and encourage the history and traditions of the town of Hessle, and the study of its history.
:Hessle Local History Society exists to promote and encourage the history and traditions of the town of Hessle, and the study of its history.
'''Hetton Local & Natural History Society'''<br>Hetton & Eppleton Community Hall<br>72 Leeholme<br>Hetton-le-Hole<br>Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear DH5 8HR UK<br>Email: [mailto:info@hettonlocalhistory.org.uk info@hettonlocalhistory.org.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.hettonlocalhistory.org.uk/ Hetton Local & Natural History Society]
:The primary aim of the Society is to advance the knowledge and education of people within the local community and beyond as to the heritage, history, and social development of Hetton-le-Hole and the surrounding area, including Easington Lane, Moorsley, and East Rainton.


'''Hillsborough and Owlerton Local History Group'''<br>The Hillsborough Sports Arena Seminar Room<br>Middlewood Road<br>Hillsborough<br>Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber, S6 4HA UK<br>
'''Hillsborough and Owlerton Local History Group'''<br>The Hillsborough Sports Arena Seminar Room<br>Middlewood Road<br>Hillsborough<br>Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber, S6 4HA UK<br>
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Email: [mailto:fhs_membership@kdfhs.org.uk fhs_membership@kdfhs.org.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.kdfhs.org.uk/ Keighley and District Family History Society]
Email: [mailto:fhs_membership@kdfhs.org.uk fhs_membership@kdfhs.org.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.kdfhs.org.uk/ Keighley and District Family History Society]


:In 2019 Wharfedale FHG merged with the Keighley and District FHS, forming the Airedale and Wharfedale Family History Society.  (With a focus on family history in the West Riding of Yorkshire town of Keighley, the Keighley and District Family History Society was created in 1986.  It soon became apparent however that there was significant interest from the outlying districts. Through this interest the Society has expanded to what we have today, covering quite a large area of the County of Yorkshire, especially North Yorkshire.  Family history remains as the focus of our research, helping members to find out details of their own families.)
:With a focus on family history in the West Riding of Yorkshire town of Keighley, the Keighley and District Family History Society was created in 1986.  It soon became apparent however that there was significant interest from the outlying districts. Through this interest the Society has expanded to what we have today, covering quite a large area of the County of Yorkshire, especially North Yorkshire.  Family history remains as the focus of our research, helping members to find out details of their own families.


'''Kirkby, Great Broughton and Ingleby Greenhow Local History Group'''<br>Great Broughton Village Hall<br>Ingleby Road<br>Middlesbrough<br>Cleveland, Yorkshire TS9 7ER UK<br>Email: [mailto:kgbighistory.org.uk kgbighistory.org.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.kgbighistory.org.uk/ Kirkby, Great Broughton and Ingleby Greenhow Local History Group]
'''Kirkby, Great Broughton and Ingleby Greenhow Local History Group'''<br>Great Broughton Village Hall<br>Ingleby Road<br>Middlesbrough<br>Cleveland, Yorkshire TS9 7ER UK<br>
Email: [mailto:kgbighistory.org.uk kgbighistory.org.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.kgbighistory.org.uk/ Kirkby, Great Broughton and Ingleby Greenhow Local History Group]


:Our aim is to investigate and record the local history of the three villages and surrounding area and to encourage interest and involvement in these matters within the villages.
:Our aim is to investigate and record the local history of the three villages and surrounding area and to encourage interest and involvement in these matters within the villages.
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:The Group promotes the study of local history, assists with research in the Kirkbymoorside Area, and secures archival material and artefacts.
:The Group promotes the study of local history, assists with research in the Kirkbymoorside Area, and secures archival material and artefacts.


'''Kirkheaton Local and Family History Group'''<br>Kirkheaton Library<br>Fields Rise<br>Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD5 0LZ UK<br>Telephone: 07824 499 600<br>Email: [mailto:kfhg@outlook.com kfhg@outlook.com]<br>Website: [http://www.yettontogether.org/history/local-family-history-group-page/ Kirkheaton Local and Family History Group]
'''Kirkheaton Local and Family History Group'''<br>Kirkheaton Library<br>Fields Rise<br>Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD5 0LZ UK<br>Telephone: 07824 499 600<br>
Email: [mailto:kfhg@outlook.com kfhg@outlook.com]<br>Website: [http://www.yettontogether.org/history/local-family-history-group-page/ Kirkheaton Local and Family History Group]


'''Kiveton Park and Wales History Society'''<br>St. Johns Rooms<br>Wales Road<br>Kiveton Park<br>Sheffield, Yorkshire S26 6RA UK<br>
'''Kiveton Park and Wales History Society'''<br>St. Johns Rooms<br>Wales Road<br>Kiveton Park, Sheffield S26 6RA UK<br>Email: [mailto:kivetonwaleshistory@yahoo.co.uk kivetonwaleshistory@yahoo.co.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.kivetonwaleshistory.co.uk/ Kiveton Park and Wales History Society]
Email: [mailto:kivetonwaleshistory@yahoo.co.uk kivetonwaleshistory@yahoo.co.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.kivetonwaleshistory.co.uk/ Kiveton Park and Wales History Society]


:The Society has been in existence since 2006 and has become a well established pillar of our community thanks, in no small measure, to the hard work, dedication and enthusiasm of its membership.  Our comprehensive and extremely popular website allows us to provide our community with a comprehensive and stimulating pictorial, oral and written history of our villages.
:The Society has been in existence since 2006 and has become a well established pillar of our community thanks, in no small measure, to the hard work, dedication and enthusiasm of its membership.  Our comprehensive and extremely popular website allows us to provide our community with a comprehensive and stimulating pictorial, oral and written history of our villages.


'''Linton on Ouse History Group'''<br>Linton on Ouse Village Hall<br>Avon Cottage<br>12 Main St<br>Linton-on-Ouse<br>York, Yorkshire YO30 2AX UK<br>
'''Lockton and Levisham Heritage Group'''<br>Email: [mailto:enquiries@locktonlevisham.co.uk enquiries@locktonlevisham.co.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.locktonlevisham.btck.co.uk/ Lockton and Levisham Heritage Group]
Telephone: 01347 848336/848268<br>Website: [http://lintononouse.com/?page_id=1403 Linton on Ouse History Group]
 
'''Lockton and Levisham Heritage Group'''<br>Email: [mailto:enquiries@locktonlevisham.co.uk enquiries@locktonlevisham.co.uk]<br>
Website: [http://www.locktonlevisham.btck.co.uk/ Lockton and Levisham Heritage Group]


:The Heritage Group aims to link present with past, recording and honouring the lives and activities of our predecessors, making both past and present accessible to everyone who lives in or visits this area of unspoilt, wild beauty. We are interested in everything to do with these villages.
:The Heritage Group aims to link present with past, recording and honouring the lives and activities of our predecessors, making both past and present accessible to everyone who lives in or visits this area of unspoilt, wild beauty. We are interested in everything to do with these villages.
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'''Low Moor Local History Group'''<br>Aldersgate Methodist Church<br>Common Road<br>Low Moor<br>Bradford, West Yorkshire BD12 OTW UK<br>Email: [mailto:Info@lmlhg.org.uk Info@lmlhg.org.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.lmlhg.org.uk/ Low Moor Local History Group]
'''Low Moor Local History Group'''<br>Aldersgate Methodist Church<br>Common Road<br>Low Moor<br>Bradford, West Yorkshire BD12 OTW UK<br>Email: [mailto:Info@lmlhg.org.uk Info@lmlhg.org.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.lmlhg.org.uk/ Low Moor Local History Group]


'''Malhamdale Local History Group'''<br>Malham Village Hall<br>Laneside<br>Cove Road<br>Malham<br>Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 4DH UK<br>
'''Malhamdale Local History Group'''<br>Malham Village Hall<br>Laneside<br>Cove Road<br>Malham<br>Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 4DH UK<br>Telephone: 01729 830201<br>
Telephone: 01729 830201<br>Email: [mailto:lugton@btinternet.com lugton@btinternet.com]<br>Website: [http://www.kirkbymalham.info/KMLHG/KMLHGhome.html Malhamdale Local History Group]<br>Website #2: [http://www.kirkbymalham.info/ Malhamdale Local History Group]
Email: [mailto:lugton@btinternet.com lugton@btinternet.com]<br>Website: [http://www.kirkbymalham.info/KMLHG/KMLHGhome.html Malhamdale Local History Group]


:The Malhamdale Local History Group exists to promote and further knowledge about the history of the Parish of Kirkby Malhamdale, situated in upper Airedale. Based around the historic ecclesiastical parish, the group's area of interest covers the ten townships of Malham Moor, Malham, Kirkby Malham, Hanlith, Scosthrop, Airton, Calton, Otterburn, Bell Busk, and Coniston Cold.
:The Malhamdale Local History Group exists to promote and further knowledge about the history of the Parish of Kirkby Malhamdale, situated in upper Airedale. Based around the historic ecclesiastical parish, the group's area of interest covers the ten townships of Malham Moor, Malham, Kirkby Malham, Hanlith, Scosthrop, Airton, Calton, Otterburn, Bell Busk, and Coniston Cold.
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:Our aim is to record and preserve details of the area’s rich past – the buildings, the way of life and more importantly the people who worked so hard to create a thriving community. We have also developed an online archive on our website for public access to information on the area’s heritage.
:Our aim is to record and preserve details of the area’s rich past – the buildings, the way of life and more importantly the people who worked so hard to create a thriving community. We have also developed an online archive on our website for public access to information on the area’s heritage.


'''Morley & District Family History Group'''<br>St Mary's Church Hall (opposite Morley Library)<br>Commercial St<br>Morley<br>Leeds, West Yorkshire LS27 8HZ UK<br>Website: [http://wakefieldfhs.org.uk/morleyfhg/ Morley & District Family History Group]
'''Morley & District Family History Group'''<br>St Mary's Church Hall (opposite Morley Library)<br>Commercial St<br>Morley<br>Leeds, West Yorkshire LS27 8HZ UK<br>
Website: [http://wakefieldfhs.org.uk/morleyfhg/ Morley & District Family History Group]


:We are a small and friendly group whose aims are to promote and encourage mutual help between like-minded people - who are interested in their ancestors, who they were, what they did and what their lives may have been like. Whether your ancestors were Morley born and bred, just passing through, or never went near the place, you, yourself, are assured of a helpful and friendly YORKSHIRE welcome.
:We are a small and friendly group whose aims are to promote and encourage mutual help between like-minded people - who are interested in their ancestors, who they were, what they did and what their lives may have been like. Whether your ancestors were Morley born and bred, just passing through, or never went near the place, you, yourself, are assured of a helpful and friendly YORKSHIRE welcome.
'''Naburn Local History Group'''<br>The Reading Room<br>Front Street<br>Naburn<br>York, North Yorkshire YO19 4RR UK<br>
Email: [mailto:info@naburn-york.fsnet.co.uk info@naburn-york.fsnet.co.uk]<br>
Website: [https://timelineyorkplus.weebly.com/groups---naburn-local-history-group.html Naburn Local History Group]


'''Nether Edge History Group'''<br>Email: [mailto:john.bax@blueyonder.co.uk john.bax@blueyonder.co.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.flickr.com/groups/nehg/ Nether Edge History Group]
'''Nether Edge History Group'''<br>Email: [mailto:john.bax@blueyonder.co.uk john.bax@blueyonder.co.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.flickr.com/groups/nehg/ Nether Edge History Group]
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:The group is currently researching the history of the village and surrounding areas from 1900 through to current times. Also they are researching the older houses of Northowram and Shibden.
:The group is currently researching the history of the village and surrounding areas from 1900 through to current times. Also they are researching the older houses of Northowram and Shibden.


'''Norton Lees Local History Group'''<br>St Paul’s Vestry<br>St Paul’s Church<br>52 Norton Lees Lane<br>Sheffield Yorkshire S8 9BD UK<br>
'''Norton Lees Local History Group'''<br>St Paul’s Vestry<br>St Paul’s Church<br>52 Norton Lees Lane<br>Sheffield Yorkshire S8 9BD UK<br>Website: [http://nortonlees.org.uk/local-groups/norton-lees-local-history-group Norton Lees Local History Group]
Website: [http://nortonlees.org.uk/local-groups/norton-lees-local-history-group Norton Lees Local History Group]
 
'''Norton History Group'''<br>Email: [mailto:nortonhistorygroup@gmail.com nortonhistorygroup@gmail.com]<br>Website: [http://nortonhistorygroup.btck.co.uk/ Norton History Group]
 
:History of people and buildings in the ancient parish of Norton, Sheffield.  The group has gradually lapsed into inactivity.  They have only 3 members left and do not meet regularly.  They are happy to answer queries on local issues, but other than that they are largely dormant.


'''Old Dronfield Society'''<br>Dronfield Hall Barn<br>High Street<br>Dronfield, Yorkshire S18 1PY UK<br>
'''Old Dronfield Society'''<br>Dronfield Hall Barn<br>High Street<br>Dronfield, Yorkshire S18 1PY UK<br>Email: [mailto:dronfieldheritagetrust@outlook.com dronfieldheritagetrust@outlook.com]<br>
Email: [mailto:dronfieldheritagetrust@outlook.com dronfieldheritagetrust@outlook.com]<br>
Website: [http://dronfieldhallbarn.org/olddronfieldsociety/ Old Dronfield Society]
Website: [http://dronfieldhallbarn.org/olddronfieldsociety/ Old Dronfield Society]


:The Society encourages research and recording of the history of Dronfield and its ancient parish which includes Apperknowle, Little Barlow, Coal Aston, Dronfield Woodhouse, Holmesfield and Unstone.  Conservation of surviving buildings and features of the town and area has been a major objective and in association with the Civic Society we monitor any plans for re-development or alterations of old buildings.
:The Society encourages research and recording of the history of Dronfield and its ancient parish which includes Apperknowle, Little Barlow, Coal Aston, Dronfield Woodhouse, Holmesfield and Unstone.  Conservation of surviving buildings and features of the town and area has been a major objective and in association with the Civic Society we monitor any plans for re-development or alterations of old buildings.
'''Olicana Historical Society'''<br>All Saints Church House<br>4 Church St<br>Ilkley, Yorkshire LS29 9DS UK<br>Telephone: 01943 870952<br>
Email: [mailto:john.cruse1@btinternet.com john.cruse1@btinternet.com]<br>Website: [http://ilkley.org/clubs-and-orgs/84-olicana-historical-society.html Olicana Historical Society]
:The Olicana Historical Society arranges an annual winter programme of lectures on a variety of subjects of both general and local historical interest.  In summer a programme of visits is arranged for members.  Where possible these visits are linked to the winter lectures.


'''Ossett Historical Society'''<br>The Trinity Centre<br>Church Street<br>Ossett, West Yorkshire WF5 9DW UK<br>Email: [mailto:ossetthistoricalsoc@yahoo.co.uk ossetthistoricalsoc@yahoo.co.uk]<br>
'''Ossett Historical Society'''<br>The Trinity Centre<br>Church Street<br>Ossett, West Yorkshire WF5 9DW UK<br>Email: [mailto:ossetthistoricalsoc@yahoo.co.uk ossetthistoricalsoc@yahoo.co.uk]<br>
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'''Penistone History Group'''<br>St John’s Community Centre<br>Church St<br>Penistone, Sheffield S36 6AR UK<br>Telephone: 01226 762867<br>Email: [mailto:petermoody@talktalk21.com petermoody@talktalk21.com]<br>Website: [http://www.penistonehistorygroup2242.vabarnsley.org.uk/ Penistone History Group]
'''Penistone History Group'''<br>St John’s Community Centre<br>Church St<br>Penistone, Sheffield S36 6AR UK<br>Telephone: 01226 762867<br>Email: [mailto:petermoody@talktalk21.com petermoody@talktalk21.com]<br>Website: [http://www.penistonehistorygroup2242.vabarnsley.org.uk/ Penistone History Group]


'''Pocklington and District Local History Group'''<br>The Old Court House<br>37 George St<br>Pocklington<br>York, Yorkshire YO42 2DH UK<br>
'''Pocklington and District Local History Group'''<br>The Old Court House<br>37 George St<br>Pocklington<br>York, Yorkshire YO42 2DH UK<br>Telephone: 01759 301386<br>
Telephone: 01759 301386<br>Email: [mailto:asefton@gmail.com asefton@gmail.com]<br>Website: [http://www.pocklingtonhistory.com/ Pocklington and District Local History Group]
Email: [mailto:asefton@gmail.com asefton@gmail.com]<br>Website: [http://www.pocklingtonhistory.com/ Pocklington and District Local History Group]
 
:The Pocklington & District Local History Group was started in 2007 and aims to promote and record the history and heritage of the area. We have put our effort into creating a website and digitally storing photographs, recordings, documents and family histories of peoples in the area. We also hold the Digital archives of the Bishop Wilton Local History Group now disbanded.


'''Pontefract and District Archaeological Society'''<br>Central Methodist Church<br>Newgate<br>Pontefract, West Yorkshire WF8 1NB UK<br>Telephone: 01977 794466<br>
'''Pontefract and District Archaeological Society'''<br>Central Methodist Church<br>Newgate<br>Pontefract, West Yorkshire WF8 1NB UK<br>Telephone: 01977 794466<br>
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:We study the pre-history, history & archaeology of Mashamshire. 2010 - currently looking at the valley of the River Burn from source to where it joins the River Ure.
:We study the pre-history, history & archaeology of Mashamshire. 2010 - currently looking at the valley of the River Burn from source to where it joins the River Ure.
'''Ranmoor Society'''<br>Garden Room<br>Ranmoor Parish Centre<br>5 Ranmoor Park Road<br>Sheffield, South Yorkshire S10 3GX UK<br>
Email: [mailto:contacts@ranmoorsociety.org contacts@ranmoorsociety.org]<br>Website: [http://www.ranmoorsociety.org/wpsite/ Ranmoor Society]
:Welcome to the Ranmoor Society – a local history group focusing on Sheffield’s Victorian suburb of Ranmoor and the neighbouring areas of Hangingwater and Nether Green.


'''Ripon Historical Society and Family History Group'''<br> Workhouse Museum<br>Allhallowgate<br>Ripon<br>Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG4 1LE UK<br>Email: [mailto:RHSInfo@aol.com RHSInfo@aol.com]<br>Website: [http://www.riponhistoricalsociety.org.uk/ Ripon Historical Society and Family History Group]
'''Ripon Historical Society and Family History Group'''<br> Workhouse Museum<br>Allhallowgate<br>Ripon<br>Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG4 1LE UK<br>Email: [mailto:RHSInfo@aol.com RHSInfo@aol.com]<br>Website: [http://www.riponhistoricalsociety.org.uk/ Ripon Historical Society and Family History Group]
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:Founded in 1987, the Ripon Historical Society is actively concerned with all aspects of the City of Ripon and the surrounding area from Masham to South Stainley and from Skelton-on-Ure to Nidderdale.
:Founded in 1987, the Ripon Historical Society is actively concerned with all aspects of the City of Ripon and the surrounding area from Masham to South Stainley and from Skelton-on-Ure to Nidderdale.


:Ripon Historical Society will be closing down at the end of 2017.  Their assets and archives will be transferred to the [http://riponmuseums.co.uk/ Ripon Museums Trust].  It is hoped that at least some of their existing functions, e.g., a members' journal of some kind, will continue under the umbrella of the Trust.  They may also be able to offer a little basic research assistance as time and volunteer help allows.
'''Roggins Local History Group'''<br>11 Fall View<br>Silkstone<br>Barnsley, South Yorkshire S75 4LG UK<br>Telephone: 01226 790 695<br>Email: [mailto:ritchieTJ@aol.com ritchieTJ@aol.com]<br>
 
Website: [http://www.rogginslocalhistory.vabarnsley.org.uk/ Roggins Local History Group]
'''Roggins Local History Group'''<br>11 Fall View<br>Silkstone<br>Barnsley, South Yorkshire S75 4LG UK<br>Telephone: 01226 790 695<br>
Email: [mailto:ritchieTJ@aol.com ritchieTJ@aol.com]<br>Website: [http://www.rogginslocalhistory.vabarnsley.org.uk/ Roggins Local History Group]


'''Rosedale History Society'''<br>Email: [mailto:rosedalehistory@hotmail.co.uk rosedalehistory@hotmail.co.uk]<br>Website: [http://rosedale.ryedaleconnect.org.uk/history-contacts/ Rosedale History Society]
'''Rosedale History Society'''<br>Email: [mailto:rosedalehistory@hotmail.co.uk rosedalehistory@hotmail.co.uk]<br>Website: [http://rosedale.ryedaleconnect.org.uk/history-contacts/ Rosedale History Society]
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:Rosedale History Society was formed in 2008 to bring together the communities of Rosedale, Thorgill and Hartoft and enable us to form an archive of historical material.  This is a story of drama, conflict and huge changes, brought about by church, State and the Industrial Revolution.  Our now peaceful and beautiful dale, set deep in the North Yorkshire Moors is a haven for walkers, historians, archaeologists and geologists.  It is a fascinating and mysterious place, with many stories to tell.
:Rosedale History Society was formed in 2008 to bring together the communities of Rosedale, Thorgill and Hartoft and enable us to form an archive of historical material.  This is a story of drama, conflict and huge changes, brought about by church, State and the Industrial Revolution.  Our now peaceful and beautiful dale, set deep in the North Yorkshire Moors is a haven for walkers, historians, archaeologists and geologists.  It is a fascinating and mysterious place, with many stories to tell.


'''Rotherham Archaeology Society'''<br>64 Woodfoot Road<br>Moorgate<br>Rotherham, South Yorkshire S60 3DY UK<br>Telephone: 01709 378735<br>
'''Rotherham Archaeology Society'''<br>64 Woodfoot Road<br>Moorgate<br>Rotherham, South Yorkshire S60 3DY UK<br>Telephone: 01709 378735<br>Email: [mailto:admin@rasociety.co.uk admin@rasociety.co.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.archaeology.co.uk/join-in/local-societies/rotherham-archaeological-society.htm Rotherham Archaeology Society]
Email: [mailto:admin@rasociety.co.uk admin@rasociety.co.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.archaeology.co.uk/join-in/local-societies/rotherham-archaeological-society.htm Rotherham Archaeology Society]


:Rotherham Archaeological Society is a voluntary body dedicated to the preservation of Rotherham’s historic buildings and to the investigation and recording of its archaeology and heritage.
:Rotherham Archaeological Society is a voluntary body dedicated to the preservation of Rotherham’s historic buildings and to the investigation and recording of its archaeology and heritage.


'''Rotherham Family History Society'''<br>The Liberty Church<br>Station Road<br>Masbrough<br>Rotherham, South Yorkshire S60 1JH UK<br>
'''Rotherham Family History Society'''<br>The Liberty Church<br>Station Road<br>Masbrough<br>Rotherham, South Yorkshire S60 1JH UK<br>Email: [mailto:brian_allott@msn.com brian_allott@msn.com]<br>Website: [http://www.rotherhamfhs.co.uk/ Rotherham Family History Society]
Email: [mailto:brian_allott@msn.com brian_allott@msn.com]<br>Website: [http://www.rotherhamfhs.co.uk/ Rotherham Family History Society]


:The Society was formed in July 1983 to bring together the Family History Community in Rotherham and the surrounding area. It offers a forum and marketplace, which gives its members the opportunity to meet other like minded people in a friendly atmosphere conducive to the furtherment of their Genealogical interests.
:The Society was formed in July 1983 to bring together the Family History Community in Rotherham and the surrounding area. It offers a forum and marketplace, which gives its members the opportunity to meet other like minded people in a friendly atmosphere conducive to the furtherment of their Genealogical interests.
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:South Bradford Local History Alliance is made up of Low Moor Local History Group, Wibsey Local History Group, and Wyke Local History Group.  For some time now members of these groups have been transcribing parish and other records relating to the areas the various groups cover and these transcriptions are rapidly becoming available on this site.
:South Bradford Local History Alliance is made up of Low Moor Local History Group, Wibsey Local History Group, and Wyke Local History Group.  For some time now members of these groups have been transcribing parish and other records relating to the areas the various groups cover and these transcriptions are rapidly becoming available on this site.


'''South Leeds Archaeology Group'''<br>Rothwell Community Hub<br>Marsh St<br>Rothwell<br>Leeds, West Yorkshire LS26 0AD UK<br>Email: [mailto:southleedsarchaeology@turpsoft.co.uk southleedsarchaeology@turpsoft.co.uk]<br>Website: [https://southleedsarchaeology.wordpress.com/ South Leeds Archaeology Group]
'''South Leeds Archaeology Group'''<br>Rothwell Community Hub<br>Marsh St<br>Rothwell<br>Leeds, West Yorkshire LS26 0AD UK<br>E-mail: [mailto:southleedsarchaeology@turpsoft.co.uk southleedsarchaeology@turpsoft.co.uk]<br>Website: [https://southleedsarchaeology.wordpress.com/ South Leeds Archaeology Group]


:South Leeds Archaeology (SLA), brings together individuals who are interested in archaeology, share information, learn from each other and further everyone’s understanding.
:South Leeds Archaeology (SLA), brings together individuals who are interested in archaeology, share information, learn from each other and further everyone’s understanding.
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:Tadcaster Historical Society is a small, local history group who not only meet monthly to hear an historical lecture, but are also engaged in their own research, both individually and in groups. Together, they have produced several books on the history of Tadcaster. These include a major achievement: the transcription and translation from Latin into English of the Manor Court Rolls of the Percy Manor of Tadcaster for the 16th and 17th Century.
:Tadcaster Historical Society is a small, local history group who not only meet monthly to hear an historical lecture, but are also engaged in their own research, both individually and in groups. Together, they have produced several books on the history of Tadcaster. These include a major achievement: the transcription and translation from Latin into English of the Manor Court Rolls of the Percy Manor of Tadcaster for the 16th and 17th Century.
'''Tang Hall Local History Group'''<br>St Aelred’s Community Centre<br>Fifth Avenue<br>Tang Hall, Yorkshire YO31 OPN UK<br>Telephone: 01904 345942<br>
Email: [mailto:tanghallhistory@gmail.com tanghallhistory@gmail.com]<br>Website: [http://tanghallhistory.com/ Tang Hall Local History Group]
:The Group's aim is to collect and record photos and memories of the east side of the city and make them available to all.


'''Teesside Archaeological Society'''<br>Stockton Central Library<br>Church Rd<br>Stockton-on-Tees, Yorkshire TS18 1TU UK<br>Email: [mailto:teesarchsoc.news@gmail.com teesarchsoc.news@gmail.com]<br>Website: [https://teesarchsoc.com/ Teesside Archaeological Society]
'''Teesside Archaeological Society'''<br>Stockton Central Library<br>Church Rd<br>Stockton-on-Tees, Yorkshire TS18 1TU UK<br>Email: [mailto:teesarchsoc.news@gmail.com teesarchsoc.news@gmail.com]<br>Website: [https://teesarchsoc.com/ Teesside Archaeological Society]
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'''Thorpe Hesley Local History Society'''<br>Thundercliffe Grange<br>Grange Lane<br>Rotherham, SouthYorkshire S61 2SQ UK<br>Telephone: 0114 2453660<br>
'''Thorpe Hesley Local History Society'''<br>Thundercliffe Grange<br>Grange Lane<br>Rotherham, SouthYorkshire S61 2SQ UK<br>Telephone: 0114 2453660<br>
Email: [mailto:jblndll@aol.com jblndll@aol.com]<br>Website: [http://thorpehesleyandscholescommunityforum.co.uk/Local%20hist%20prog%202011-12.pdf Thorpe Hesley Local History Society]
Email: [mailto:jblndll@aol.com jblndll@aol.com]<br>Website: [http://thorpehesleyandscholescommunityforum.co.uk/Local%20hist%20prog%202011-12.pdf Thorpe Hesley Local History Society]
'''The Thoresby Society'''<br>Leeds Library<br>Commercial Street<br>Leeds, Yorkshire LS1 6AL UK<br>
Email: [mailto:secretary@thoresby.org.uk secretary@thoresby.org.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.thoresby.org.uk/ The Thoresby Society]
:The Thoresby Society is the historical society for Leeds and its surrounding area and is open to everyone interested in the city’s rich past and its development over the centuries. It has a long-established library and archive collection, including historical records, maps, newspapers, and images, provides a varied programme of monthly talks and summer excursions, and publishes original research on aspects of Leeds history in its highly regarded annual publication (free to members).
'''Thornton le Dale History Society'''<br>The Hill Memorial Institute<br>Maltongate<br>Thornton-le-Dale, Yorkshire YO18 7LF UK<br>Telephone: 01751 473816<br>
Email: [mailto:lizj.whitehouse@gmail.com lizj.whitehouse@gmail.com]<br>Website: [http://www.visitthorntonledale.co.uk/local/history-group Thornton le Dale History Society]
:The Society was formed in May 2013 for people interested in the history of Thornton le Dale and the surrounding area. There is a wide range of interests and expertise within the group and enthusiasm for investigating various aspects of the history of Thornton le Dale.


'''Thurgoland Local History Group'''<br>2 Ivy Bank<br>Halifax Road<br>Thurgoland, Yorkshire S35 7AL UK<br>Telephone: 0114 2883482<br>
'''Thurgoland Local History Group'''<br>2 Ivy Bank<br>Halifax Road<br>Thurgoland, Yorkshire S35 7AL UK<br>Telephone: 0114 2883482<br>
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'''Treeton Local History Group'''<br>Reading Rooms<br>21 Front St<br>Treeton<br>Rotherham, South Yorkshire S60 5QP UK<br>Email: [mailto:info@tlhg.org.uk info@tlhg.org.uk]<br>
'''Treeton Local History Group'''<br>Reading Rooms<br>21 Front St<br>Treeton<br>Rotherham, South Yorkshire S60 5QP UK<br>Email: [mailto:info@tlhg.org.uk info@tlhg.org.uk]<br>
Website: [http://www.tlhg.org.uk/ Treeton Local History Group]
Website: [http://www.tlhg.org.uk/ Treeton Local History Group]
'''Upper Dales Family History Group'''<br>Fremington Sunday School<br>Reeth Road<br>Richmond, North Yorkshire DL11 6AR UK<br>Harmby Village Hall<br>Brook Terrace<br>Leyburn, North Yorkshire DL8 5PG UK<br>Telephone: 0743 2677 783<br>
Email: [mailto:moverley.yorkshire@outlook.com moverley.yorkshire@outlook.com]<br>
Website: [http://www.upperdalesfhg.org.uk/index.htm Upper Dales Family History Group]
:The Group is a branch of the [http://clevelandfhs.org.uk/ Cleveland, North Yorkshire & South Durham FHS]. The aim of the Group is to support those members whose ancestors had their roots in Wensleydale and Swaledale. These ancestors often wandered far and wide so it is not surprising that our members' genealogical interests spread nationally and internationally.


'''Wakefield & District Family History Society'''<br>Outwood Memorial Hall<br>Victoria Street<br>Outwood<br>Wakefield, Yorkshire WF1 2NE UK<br>Email: [mailto:secretary@wdfhs.co.uk secretary@wdfhs.co.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.wdfhs.co.uk/ Wakefield & District Family History Society]
'''Wakefield & District Family History Society'''<br>Outwood Memorial Hall<br>Victoria Street<br>Outwood<br>Wakefield, Yorkshire WF1 2NE UK<br>Email: [mailto:secretary@wdfhs.co.uk secretary@wdfhs.co.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.wdfhs.co.uk/ Wakefield & District Family History Society]


:The objective of the Society is to advance public education in Family History and Genealogy for the benefit of anyone living in the area of the Wakefield Metropolitan District Council or with interests or family in that area.
:The objective of the Society is to advance public education in Family History and Genealogy for the benefit of anyone living in the area of the Wakefield Metropolitan District Council or with interests or family in that area.
'''Wakefield Historical Society'''<br>Chantry Chapel<br>3 Calder Vale Rd<br>Wakefield, Yorkshire WF1 5DJ UK<br>
Email: [mailto:info@wakefieldhistoricalsociety.org.uk info@wakefieldhistoricalsociety.org.uk]<br>Website: [https://wakefieldhistory.org/ Wakefield Historical Society]
:Wakefield Historical Society welcomes all those with an interest in history both on a local level and more widely. We aim to promote knowledge of the area's past and raise awareness of local heritage. 


'''Wath Community History Group'''<br>Wath Community Partnership<br>Montgomery Hall<br>Church Street<br>Wath Upon Dearne<br>Rotherham, South Yorkshire S63 7RD UK<br>Telephone: 01709 513160<br>
'''Wath Community History Group'''<br>Wath Community Partnership<br>Montgomery Hall<br>Church Street<br>Wath Upon Dearne<br>Rotherham, South Yorkshire S63 7RD UK<br>Telephone: 01709 513160<br>
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:Welcome to this introduction to the history of an ancient place, once described as ‘The Queen of Villages’ by the poet James Montgomery.  WCHG was established in 1979 to generate an interest in the history of Wath Upon Dearne and its locality.
:Welcome to this introduction to the history of an ancient place, once described as ‘The Queen of Villages’ by the poet James Montgomery.  WCHG was established in 1979 to generate an interest in the history of Wath Upon Dearne and its locality.
'''Wesley Historical Society - Yorkshire'''<br>1 Dragon Drive<br>Leeds, Yorkshire LS12 4AS UK<br>Telephone: 0113 263 6234<br>
Website: [http://www.wesleyhistoricalsociety.org.uk/societies.html Wesley Historical Society - Yorkshire]<br>
Website: [http://www.methodistheritage.org.uk/wesleylibrary.htm Wesley Historical Society (Yorkshire) Library]
:The aims of the Society laid down in 1893 were to promote the study of the history and literature of early Methodism, research into the Wesley's, and investigation into the beginnings and development of Methodism.  Area: Historic county of Yorkshire.


'''Wharfedale Family History Group'''<br>206 Moseleywood Gardens<br>Leeds, Yorkshire LS16 7JE UK<br>Email: [mailto:membership@wharfedalefhg.org.uk membership@wharfedalefhg.org.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.wharfedalefhg.org/ Wharfedale Family History Group]
'''Wharfedale Family History Group'''<br>206 Moseleywood Gardens<br>Leeds, Yorkshire LS16 7JE UK<br>Email: [mailto:membership@wharfedalefhg.org.uk membership@wharfedalefhg.org.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.wharfedalefhg.org/ Wharfedale Family History Group]


:In 2019 Wharfedale FHG merged with the Keighley and District FHS, forming the Airedale and Wharfedale Family History Society.  (Founded in 1980 the group is open to anyone interested in tracing their ancestry.  If your roots are in Wharfedale or further afield you will find help and encouragement in this fascinating hobby by joining the Wharfedale Family History Group.)
:Founded in 1980 the group is open to anyone interested in tracing their ancestry.  If your roots are in Wharfedale or further afield you will find help and encouragement in this fascinating hobby by joining the Wharfedale Family History Group.


'''Whiston Heritage Society'''<br>Whiston Parish Church<br>Rectory Drive<br>Whiston<br>Rotherham, South Yorkshire S60 4JG UK<br>Website: [http://www.whiston-heritage-society.co.uk/ Whiston Heritage Society]
'''Whiston Heritage Society'''<br>Whiston Parish Church<br>Rectory Drive<br>Whiston<br>Rotherham, South Yorkshire S60 4JG UK<br>Website: [http://www.whiston-heritage-society.co.uk/ Whiston Heritage Society]
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:YAYAS is lucky to have an active council with a wide variety and depth of experience in fields related to architecture, archaeology, history and heritage.  
:YAYAS is lucky to have an active council with a wide variety and depth of experience in fields related to architecture, archaeology, history and heritage.  
'''Yorkshire Group of Family History Societies'''<br>Email: [mailto:Cdgwelch@aol.com Cdgwelch@aol.com]<br>
Website: [http://www.yorksgroup.org.uk/ Yorkshire Group of Family History Societies]


'''Yorkshire Heraldry Society'''<br>'''Halifax'''<br>The Church Hall<br>Clarence Street<br>Halifax, Yorkshire HX1 5DH UK<br>
'''Yorkshire Heraldry Society'''<br>'''Halifax'''<br>The Church Hall<br>Clarence Street<br>Halifax, Yorkshire HX1 5DH UK<br>
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:The society has been working for nearly forty years to ensure that the integrity of Yorkshire, its three Ridings and all the associated boundaries is maintained.
:The society has been working for nearly forty years to ensure that the integrity of Yorkshire, its three Ridings and all the associated boundaries is maintained.


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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.

The Yorkshire Group of Family History Societies may be seen here.

Regional Societies[edit | edit source]

Cleveland Family History Society
Meetings are held at three venues - click here
Email: membership@cleveland.org.uk
Website: Cleveland Family History Society

Welcome to the Cleveland, North Yorkshire and South Durham Family History Society as it is more formally known. The title was designed to describe more accurately the area of genealogical and historical interest covered by the Society. Cleveland FHS was set up in 1980 to provide a service for family historians which covers the old county of Cleveland and the following areas of County Durham and North Yorkshire: County Durham – all parishes south of a line from Hart on the east coast to Middleton in Teesdale and North Yorkshire – most of the old North Riding from Whitby to Hawes.

Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological Society (CWAAS)
Telephone: 01524 67523
Email: general.secretary@cumbriapast.com
Website: Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological Society

The Society's charitable purpose is the advancement of education and culture in the fields of the arts, heritage and science. To promote, encourage, foster and coordinate the study of archaeology, history, genealogy, customs and traditions with special reference to the County of Cumbria which now includes the historic counties of Cumberland and Westmorland and Lancashire North of the Sands and the Sedbergh district of Yorkshire. Affiliated groups are the Carlisle Affiliated Group, the Kendal Historical & Archaeological Society, the Penrith Affiliated Group, and the South West Cumbria Historical & Archaeological Society.

Cumbria Family History Society
Website: Cumbria Family History Society

The Cumbria Family History Society was founded to help members carry out their genealogy researches and our area of interest is the modern county of Cumbria, which is the old counties of Cumberland and Westmorland and a part of Northern Lancashire and North Yorkshire.

Hartlepool Family History Group
Grange Road Methodist Church Community Centre
46 Tankerville Street
Hartlepool, County Durham TS26 8DU UK
Telephone: 01429 282012
Email: richard.wilson123@btinternet.com
Website: Hartlepool Family History Group

Hartlepool Family History Group is a branch of the Cleveland Family History Society. We hold nine monthly meetings in Hartlepool each year, excluding July, August and December. We invite speakers to talk about a range of family, social and local history topics. At our meetings there will always be someone who you can give any advice you may need while tracing your family. You do not need to have Hartlepool ancestry, most of us have families from all points around the country but enjoy coming to our meetings and joining the Society.

Holme & District Local History Society
Burton Memorial Hall
Main St
Burton-in-Kendal, Cumbria LA6 1NA UK
Telephone: 01524 782198
Website: Holme & District Local History Society

The Society concentrates on the local parishes of South Lakeland (Cumbria), including Holme, Burton, Beetham, Hutton Roof, Heversham, Lupton, Milnthorpe, and Preston Patrick. From the beginning we have collected photographs, maps and books about our local area for our library. As the collection expanded with donations from members and non-members we started an archive section, now divided between two archivists: (1) Holme and (2) Burton & the district.

Hunter Archaeological Society
Diamond Building
Sheffield University
32 Leavygreave Road
Sheffield, Yorkshire S3 7RD UK
Telephone: 0114 288 2640
Email: secretary@hunterarchaeologicalsociety.org.uk
Website: Hunter Archaeological Society

The Hunter Archaeological Society studies and reports on the archaeology, history and architecture of South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire.

Priories Historical Society
The Innings
1 Prospect Precinct
Gloucester Road
Worksop, Nottinghamshire S81 0RS UK
Telephone: 01909 732485
Email: priorieshistoricalsociety@rocketmail.com
Website: Priories Historical Society

Priories Historical Society was formed in June 2000 with the intention of bringing a wide variety of talks to the public. We are predominantly interested in the history and archaeology of the local area which covers Nottinghamshire and South Yorkshire.

Sedgefield Family History Group
Ceddesfeld Hall
Rectory Row
Sedgefield
Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham TS21 2AE UK
Telephone: 01740 620367
Email: sylvia.hall2@googlemail.com
Website: Sedgefield Family History Group
Second Website: Sedgefield Family History

A friendly discussion group for those with Family History interests in and around the Sedgefield area of County Durham. It is a branch of the Cleveland Family History Society.We welcome people from across the world with an interest in the northern part of North Yorkshire and the southern part of County Durham (before the boundary changes of 1974). It is also a group for people resident in the Sedgefield and surrounding area that have taken up researching their Family History and wish share their interests with other like minded people.

Upper Dales Family History Group
Meetings are held at two locations - click here
Telephone: 0743 2677 783
Email: moverley.yorkshire@outlook.com
Website: Upper Dales Family History Group

The Upper Dales Family History Group (UDFHG) is a branch of the Cleveland Family History Society. The aim of the Group is to support those members whose ancestors had their roots in Wensleydale and Swaledale. These ancestors often wandered far and wide so it is not surprising that our members' genealogical interests spread nationally and internationally.

Wesley Historical Society - North East Methodist History Society
Telephone: 01434 608733
Website: Wesley Historical Society - North East Methodist History Society

The aims of the Society laid down in 1893 were to promote the study of the history and literature of early Methodism, research into the Wesley's, and investigation into the beginnings and development of Methodism. The Society aims to encourage an informed interest in the life and work of John and Charles Wesley, in Methodist history in general, in chapels and their architecture, and in the broader patterns of English religious history, especially in the counties of Northumberland, Durham and

Cleveland. Area: Durham, Northumberland, and The North Riding.

Yorkshire Societies[edit | edit source]

Appleton le Moors History and Archive Group
The Village Hall
Appleton le Moors
York, North Yorkshire YO62 6TE UK
Website: Appleton le Moors History and Archive Group

The Group's objective is to creat a History Archive readily accessible to all and have regular formal and informal meetings to stimulate interest in the history of the Appleton-le-Moors and its people. We are willing to look up information for individuals researching their Family History. Community and domestic history are of particular interest, many of the records such as Census Records, Church Registers and School Log Book and some Diarys are searchable.

Aston cum Aughton History Group
William Layne Reading Room
Aughton Lane
Aston
Sheffield, South Yorkshire S26 2AN UK
Email: info@astonhistorygroup.co.uk
Website: Aston cum Aughton History Group

As a group, we continue to research the history of the parish of Aston-cum-Aughton, recording memories and investigating records held in local libraries and archives.

Barnsley Family History Society
Buckley Methodist Church
Union Court
Barnsley, South Yorkshire and the Humber S70 1JN UK
Email: secretary@barnsleyfhs.co.uk
Website: Barnsley Family History Society

This is a long established society with the specific aim of supporting the family historian who wishes to research Barnsley and the surrounding area family history. We offer access to databases of names and places collected from a variety of sources including parish records, census returns, electoral registers, local newspapers, military lists, non-conformist sources, maps and wills, etc.
The Society takes a special interest in the region centred on Barnsley, extending from Thurnscoe and Goldthorpe in the East, to Dunford Bridge and Penistone in the West, and from Darton in the North, to Wortley in the South. This area includes the ancient parishes of Cawthorne, Darfield, Darton, Felkirk, High Hoyland, Hoyland Nether, Monk Bretton, Penistone, Royston, Silkstone (formerly included Barnsley), Tankersley, Worsbrough, and Wortley, these forming a part of the Archdeaconry of Doncaster.

Barwick-in-Elmet Historical Society
John Rylie Community Centre
Carrfield Road
Barwick in Elmet
Leeds, West Yorkshire LS15 4JB UK
Telephone: 0113 3935729/0790 4234900
Email: kjbaxter61@gmail.com
Website: Barwick-in-Elmet Historical Society

The Barwick in Elmet Historical Society is devoted to the recording, research and publication of the history of this Yorkshire parish.

Batley History Group
Batley Town Hall
Market Pl
Batley
Kirklees, West Yorkshire WF17 5DA UK
Email: batleyhistorygroup@gmail.com
Website: Batley History Group

Bedale Archaeology & History Society
Bedale Hall
North End
Bedale, North Yorkshire DL81AA UK
Email: arch@phonecoop.coop
Website: Bedale Archaeology & History Society

BAHS is an active archaeology and history society, founded in 1999, covering Bedale and the surrounding area.

Bentley With Arksey Heritage Society
Bentley Area Community Library
Chapel St
Bentley
Doncaster, Yorkshire DN5 0DE UK
Website: Bentley With Arksey Heritage Society

A group of local people founded Bentley with Arksey Heritage Society in 1988, in order to research, record and preserve the history and heritage of the villages of Bentley and Arksey near Doncaster.

Bilton Historical Society
Bilton Community Centre
Bilton Lane
Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG1 3DU UK
Telephone: 01423 866977
Website: Bilton Historical Society

The Society was formed in 1996 to record, investigate and promote an awareness of Bilton's heritage and future, to unravel the secrets of Bilton’s past, its people, buildings, railways, industry, the royal hunting park and a lost way of life.

Bingley and District Local History Society
Church House
Old Main Street (just by the Parish Church)
Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16 2RH UK
Website: Bingley and District Local History Society

Bingley and District Local History Society was founded in 1988 by a group of local enthusiasts whose interest in Bingley’s history had been stimulated on a local history course run by Dr Gary Firth. The society’s main aims are to disseminate Bingley’s history and provide information in the form of talks, books and DVDs which will widen the local population’s knowledge of the history of the Bingley area which was once known as ‘The Throstle’s Nest of England’.

Bishopthorpe Local History Group
Bishopthorpe Community Archive
Bishopthorpe Village Hall
Main Street
Bishopthorpe
York, Yorkshire YO23 2RA UK
Telephone: 01904 704584
Email: historygroup@bishopthorpe.net
Website: Bishopthorpe Local History Group

Our aim is to research, record and preserve the history of Bishopthorpe and, where possible, publish the results.

Bleak House Family History Group
Bleak House
200a Ealand Road
Wilton Park
Batley
Kirklees, West Yorkshire WF17 8JL UK
Telephone: 01924 917414
Email: info@bleakhousefamilyhistory.co.uk
Website: Bleak House Family History Group

Bolsterstone Archaeology and Heritage Group
Village Hall
Heads Ln
Bolsterstone
Sheffield, Yorkshire S36 3ZB UK
Website: Bolsterstone Archaeology and Heritage Group

Bolsterstone Archaeology and Heritage Group is a community group dedicated to exploring all aspects of our past, through archaeology, history, or in whatever way we can. We are an eclectic group of diverse backgrounds, with interests ranging far and wide. We are open to all times and places, but with our main focus on the heritage of Bolsterstone, the surrounding hills and valleys, and the region of South Yorkshire.

Boothferry Family and Local History Group
The Courtyard
Boothferry Road (opposite Morrisons supermarket)
Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire DN14 6AE UK
Telephone: 01405 762189
Email: harvey.tripp@btinternet.com
Website: Boothferry Family and Local History Group

In 1988, a small group of local residents joined together to form the Boothferry Family and Local History Group. Their initial work was researching about families and documenting family trees, this was soon followed by an interest in local history.

Boston Spa Archaeology and Heritage Group
Website: Boston Spa Archaeology and Heritage Group

We organise monthly talks and visits, meeting throughout the year for a range of activities including archaeological fieldwork, excavations, archaeobotany and experimental archaeology.

Bradfield Historical Society
Low Bradfield Village Hall
6LB
The Sands
Sheffield, Yorkshire S6 UK
Telephone: 0114 2337463
Email: bradfield.history@mypostoffice.co.uk
Website: Bradfield Historical Society

Bradfield Historical Society holds monthly meetings and now specialise in talks and research about the Sheffield Flood of 1864.The Society takes part in other local events held in the area such as Craft Fairs, Galas, Environment events etc. In 1997 a third volume of Bygones of Bradfield was published. This and other books are available through the Society.

Bradford Family History Society
Glyde House
Little Horton Ln
Bradford, Yorkshire BD5 0BQ UK
Website: Bradford Family History Society

Brighouse History Group
The Rest Centre
Park Row
Brighouse, West Yorkshire HD6 1AB UK
Telephone: 01484 716970
Email: brighousehistoricalsociety@hotmail.com
Website: Brighouse History Group

Brinsworth and Catcliffe Local History Group
Brinsworth Pavilion (rear of the Community Centre)
Brinsworth Lane
Brinsworth, Yorkshire S6O 5DG UK
Telephone: 01709 364089
Email: airsy12@tiscali.co.uk
Website: Brinsworth and Catcliffe Local History Group

The aims of the Group are to promote the knowledge learned by research, to the wider audience of Brinsworth & Catcliffe. To share this information to the younger generation by visiting local schools. To record this information for years to come. Many of the elderly residents have recorded their life stories and they are in the archives at Brinsworth Comprehensive School.

Brodsworth Community Archaeology Group
Email: brodswortharchaeology@sheffield.ac.uk
Website: Brodsworth Community Archaeology Group

The Brodsworth Community Archaeology Group is an independent voluntary association comprised of individuals who wish to research, share and disseminate information about the history of the Brodsworth Area, South Yorkshire (which to us means the area covered by the parishes of Barnburgh, Brodsworth, Cadeby, Hampole, Hickleton, High Melton, Hooton Pagnell and Marr).

Broomhill Local History Group
Website: Broomhill Local History Group

The Broomhill Local History Group was formed in 1988 to record and research the history of the "prettiest suburb in England". As part of this research each house has been "re-inhabited" from the time it was built up to 1940. This has been done from census returns, rate books, directories, electoral rolls and other miscellaneous sources. Since people living as lodgers are not usually given in directories, nor are there entries for working class inhabitants, it is not a complete record. There is a Iist of more than 11,500 heads of households, with addresses and dates as well as additional information on many of them - that may be of help to you in tracing your ancestors.

Calderdale Family History Society
4 Rawson Avenue
Manor Heath
Halifax, West Yorkshire HX3 0JP UK
Email: secretary@cfhsweb.com
Website: Calderdale Family History Society

A warm welcome to you from the Calderdale FHS. Founded in 1985, we are a group of family historians who help each other with their research. On this web site you will find information about the Society, the area and the research interests of our members.

Cawood Castle Garth Group
Email: cawoodCGG@googlemail.com
Website: Cawood Castle Garth Group

The Cawood Castle Garth Group wish to raise awareness of the rich natural and built history of the area, which is the site of a medieval castle, the former palace of the Archbishop of York.

City of York and District Family History Society
The Raylor Centre
James Street off Lawrence Street
York, Yorkshire YO10 3DW UK
Telephone: 01904 412204 (Research Room opening hours only)
Email: yorkfamilyhistory@btopenworld.com
Website: City of York and District Family History Society

Our aim is to bring together local people who share the same interest and to provide a point of contact for those members who, although not living in the area, have their roots within the modern Archdeaconry. The Society covers the modern Archdeaconry of York which stretches from Coxwold, Hovingham and Sherburn in Harfordlythe in the North to Ledsham, Birkin, Selby and Drax in the South. As well as from Bramham, Bilton and Sherburn in Elmet in the West to Huggate and Bubwith in the East. The Society’s area overlaps parishes covered in the West by the Yorkshire Archaeological Society and in the East by The East Yorkshire Family History Society.

Claro Community Archaeology Group
Website: Claro Community Archaeology Group

Clements Hall Local History Group
Clements Hall
Nunthorpe Rd
York, Yorkshire YO23 1BW UK
Telephone: 01904 466086
Email: enquiries@clementshall.org.uk
Website: Clements Hall Local History Group

Exploring the history of the Scarcroft, Clementhorpe, and South Bank areas of York.

Conisbrough & Denaby Main Heritage Group
Ivanhoe Centre
Gardens Lane
Doncaster, Yorkshire DN12 3JX UK
Telephone: 01709 860764
Email: secretary@conisbroughheritage.co.uk
Website: Conisbrough & Denaby Main Heritage Group

This group is about the history of the two villages of Conisbrough and Denaby Main and the people who have lived here.

Conisbrough & Denaby Main Local History Group
Website: Conisbrough & Denaby Main Local History Group

Chronicling the history of two unique villages, Conisbrough and Denaby Main, the site contains over 5000 pages and 2000 pictures and is growing daily.

Cottingley Village History Society
Town Hall Church and Community Centre
Main Street
Cottingley
Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16 1SX UK
Telephone: 01274 564774
Website: Cottingley Village History Society

The Object of the Society is to provide a common meeting ground for the study and discussion of, and research into, history in general, and of the local area in particular. The Society is creating a database of local historical knowledge for present and future use.

Cudworth Family History Group
The Acorn Centre
High Street
Grimethorpe
Barnsley, South Yorkshire S72 7BB UK
Telephone: 07720 602349
Email: noelandblackie@btinternet.com
Website: Cudworth Family History Group

To promote a wider understanding and knowledge of local history and to preserve and store any historical information for the benefit of present and future generations. This will include the collection, categorising, archiving and displaying of materials which are considered to be part of the heritage of Cudworth.

Cudworth Local History and Heritage Group
Cudworth Centre of Excellence
Robert St
Cudworth
Barnsley, South Yorkshire S72 8UQ UK
Email: cudworth@one-place-studies.org
Website: Cudworth Local History and Heritage Group

The Group aims to collect or copy and record items such as photographs, deeds, brochures, advertisements, postcards, maps and bits & bobs that relate to the history of Cudworth.

Dinnington and District Historical Society
Dinnington Resource Center
131 Laughton Rd
Dinnington
Sheffield, Yorkshire S25 2PP UK
Telephone: 01909 569982
Website: Dinnington and District Historical Society

The Society was formed twelve years ago by like minded people who wished to encourage an interest in our local history. Dinnington and its surrounding areas has a fascinating tapestry of many layers including its people and events that go back many thousands of years to the present.

Doncaster & District Family History Society
Palgrave Research Centre
King Edward Road
Balby
Doncaster, Yorkshire DN4 0NA UK
Telephone: 07828 207323
Website: Doncaster & District Family History Society

The Society's objectives are to provide a forum for members to meet and discuss the study of family history and genealogy, to produce a journal regularly; to arrange a programme of lectures, visits and other activities connected with subjects of interest to the Society; to seek out, transcribe, index and wherever possible publish or make available material relevant to the interests of the Society; and to provide guidance in family history research and study to those living elsewhere whose families come from the area.

Dore Oral History Group
Email: website@dorevillage.co.uk
Website: Dore Village Society

Dore Oral History Group is linked with Dore Village Society. The group aims to collect the recorded memories of people living and/or working in Dore throughout the 20th and early 21st Centuries.

Dore Village Society
Dore Old School
Savage Lane
Dore
Sheffield, Yorkshire S17 3GW UK
Telephone: 01143 271 054
Email: website@dorevillage.co.uk
Website: Dore Village Society

The Society aims to foster the protection and enhancement of the local environment and amenities within Dore, to encourage a spirit of community and to record its historic development.

Dringhouses Local History Group
St Edward's Community Hall
Telephone: 01904 708700
Email: alison.norman60@gmail.com
Website: Dringhouses Local History Group

The village of Dringhouses has a history going back 2,000 years. The Dringhouses Local History Group (DLHG) was formed in February 2005 by local residents to recall and explore how the village has developed and how it continues to change.

East Leeds History & Archaeology Society
Cross Gates Methodist Church Hall
1A Austhorpe Rd
Leeds, West Yorkshire LS15 8QR UK
Email: el.has@ntlworld.com
Website: East Leeds History & Archaeology Society

The Society was formed in 1997 and exists to research and promote knowledge of the past through lectures and displays. In addition, the Society also runs the East Leeds Heritage Centre at Cross Gates Library, where regular displays and exhibitions take place.

East Riding Archaeological Society (ERAS)
Room LT1
Wilberforce Building
Hull University
Cottingham Rd
Hull, Yorkshire HU6 7SD UK
Telephone: 07770 470443
Email: rose.nicholson@northlincs.gov.uk
Website: East Riding Archaeological Society (ERAS)

The East Riding Archaeological Society has aims to promote interest in archaeology, both in the local area and further a field, through a programme of lectures, excursions, publications and fieldwork.

East Yorkshire Family History Society
Meetings are held at four venues - click here
Telephone (Bridlington): 01262 674829
Email (Help desk): helpdesk@eyfhs.org.uk
Email (Bridlington): bridlington@eyfhs.org.uk
Email (Scarborough): scarborough@eyfhs.org.uk
Website: East Yorkshire Family History Society

During your visit please check the EYFHS events calendar to discover what is happening at our meetings in Beverley, Bridlington, Hull and Scarborough. Everyone is welcome to join us at any of our meetings, members and nonmembers alike. We also operate a number of free Help Desks across the East Riding so check the dates and times and let's have a crack at those 'brick walls' together.

East Yorkshire Local History Society
Website: East Yorkshire Local History Society

The East Yorkshire Local History Society exists to promote and encourage the study of local history in East Yorkshire.

Ecclesall Local History Group
Mylnhurst School
Button Hill
Ecclesall
Sheffield, Yorkshire S11 9HJ UK
Website: Ecclesall Local History Group

We regret that due to the large number of requests we have been receiving we are no longer able to help with family history matters.

Forest of Galtres Society
Parish Church Rooms
Tanpit Lane
Easingwold, North Yorkshire Y061 3HD UK
Telephone: 01347 821685
Email: helen@forestofgaltressociety.org
Website: Forest of Galtres Society

The Society had its origin in a series of informal and exploratory meetings held at irregular intervals during 1953. Those present came finally to the common mind that a Society should be brought into existence with the object of pursuing the study of local history and doing what such a Society could to interest local people in the appreciation and preservation of our historical treasures and heritage both tangible and intangible.

Friends of York Archaeological Trust for Excavation and Research
YAT Resource Centre
421 Huntington Road
Huntington
York, Yorkshire YO31 9HU UK
Telephone: 01904 663 000
Email: archaeology@yorkat.co.uk
Website: Friends of York Archaeological Trust for Excavation and Research

The Friends of YAT membership gives members the opportunity to learn more about the latest archaeological discoveries the Trust are involved with as well as learn about life in the past.

Gleadless Valley Local History Group
Terry Wright Community Hall (formerly Newfield Green Tenants Hall)
Gleadless Road
Newfield Green
Sheffield, Yorkshire S2 2BT UK
Website: Gleadless Valley Local History Group

A local history group for residents of Gleadless Valley to find out more about their community and its history.

Grenoside and District Local History Group
Grenoside Community Centre Lower Hall
Main St
Grenoside
Sheffield, Yorkshire S35 8PR UK
Email: info@grenosidelocalhistory.co.uk
Website: Grenoside and District Local History Group

The group’s aims are to hold events, collect material and publish information to stimulate the interest and knowledge of Grenoside. We also encourage and support individuals in their own research as well as developing group research. As a group we are also interested in hearing from people who no longer live in the area but have memories, memorabilia and photos of the area they would be willing to share with us.

Halifax Antiquarian Society
Halifax Central Library
Northgate
Halifax
Calderdale, West Yorkshire HX1 1UN UK
Email: hassecretaries@hotmail.com
Website: Halifax Antiquarian Society

Halifax, the administrative centre of the Metropolitan Borough of Calderdale, West Yorkshire, England, has a long and rich history. The Halifax Antiquarian Society exists to research, preserve and record this, taking the ancient Parish of Halifax as its area of study. This sizeable area stretched 15 miles to the Lancashire border and had boundaries which coincide with those of modern Calderdale in all but a few areas. Other towns included in the 'territory' are Brighouse, Elland, Sowerby Bridge, Hebden Bridge, Todmorden and most of Queensbury (the latter now in Bradford).

Harrogate and District Family History Society
St Paul's Church Hall
Belford Rd
Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG1 1EL UK
Website: Harrogate and District Family History Society

We promote and encourage the public study of both family and local history in the Harrogate and surrounding areas. We also promote the preservation, security and accessibility of archive material.

Hebden Bridge Local History Society
Methodist Church Hall
54 Bridge Lanes
Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire HX7 6AQ UK
Email: secretary@hebdenbridgehistory.org.uk
Website: Hebden Bridge Local History Society

The Hebden Bridge Local History Society was formed in 1949 and is a section of the Hebden Bridge Literary and Scientific Society which celebrated its hundredth anniversary in 2005.

Helmsley Archaeological Society
North York Moors National Park Authority Committee Room
Helmsley
York, North Yorkshire YO62 5BP UK
Website: Helmsley Archaeological Society

The Society's purpose was 'to gather together periodically for lectures and discussions on archaeological subjects, with special emphasis on local history' and to collect and record data.

Hessle Local History Society
Town Hall
South Ln
Hessle, Yorkshire HU13 0RR UK
Telephone: 01482 564577
Email: mgfree@gmail.com
Website: Hessle Local History Society

Hessle Local History Society exists to promote and encourage the history and traditions of the town of Hessle, and the study of its history.

Hillsborough and Owlerton Local History Group
The Hillsborough Sports Arena Seminar Room
Middlewood Road
Hillsborough
Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber, S6 4HA UK
Website: Hillsborough and Owlerton Local History Group

The Group's website is intended to give anyone in the world access to information about the history of Hillsborough and Owlerton in the City of Sheffield. Essentially it covers Sheffield 6 which includes the villages of Loxley, Middlewood and Wadsley including the Don, Loxley and Rivelin Valleys. It is a suburb with many fine old buildings. There was an explosion of activity during the industrial revolution of both housing for ordinary workers and small industrial concerns though for centuries small water-powered mills were situated along the rivers. Some of these were destroyed in the Great Flood of 1864 never to be built again.

Huddersfield & District Archaeological Society
Heritage Quay
9 Queensgate
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD1 3DH UK
Telephone: 01484 511400
Email: hdas@btinternet.com
Website: Huddersfield & District Archaeological Society

The Society actively studies, explores and records the archaeology of the Huddersfield area. It has been doing so since 1956, covering prehistory, the Roman and mediaeval periods and the archaeology of the recent past.

Huddersfield and District Family History Society
Headquarters and Research Centre
The Root Cellar
33A Greens End Road
Meltham
Holmfirth, West Yorkshire HD9 5NW UK
Email: secretary@hdfhs.org.uk
Website: Huddersfield and District Family History Society

The Society’s aims are to promote and encourage mutual help between people interested in Family History and Genealogy. The Society caters particularly for those with interests in the Metropolitan District of Kirklees. The area comprises Batley, Colne Valley, Denby Dale, Dewsbury, Huddersfield, Holme Valley, Kirkburton, Meltham, Mirfield, and Spen Valley, an area of nearly 160 square miles. Within its boundaries lie the eleven ancient parishes of Almondbury, Batley, Birstall, Dewsbury, Huddersfield, Emley, Kirkburton, Kirkheaton, Mirfield and Thornhill. High Hoyland, Halifax and Saddleworth are on the fringes of the area and some parts of these ancient parishes are included.

Huddersfield Local History Society
University of Huddersfield
Queensgate
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD1 3DH UK
Email: secretary@huddersfieldhistory.org.uk
Website: Huddersfield Local History Society

Huddersfield Local History Society is a membership organisation for anybody and everybody interested in the history of the town. Our established activities include monthly talks from September to May; a summer outing; an autumn seminar; an annual journal, free to members; and a series of publications.

Hull & District Local History Research Group
Garden Village Club
Elm Avenue
Hull, Yorkshire HU8 8PZ UK
Telephone: 01482 564577
Email: mgfree@gmail.com
Website: Hull & District Local History Research Group

The group aims to research, explore, and publish the history of the city of Kingston upon Hull in Yorkshire, and the surrounding area.

Ingleborough Archaeology Group
Ingleborough Community Centre
Main Street
Via Carnforth, North Yorkshire LA6 2JD UK
Email: ingleborougharchaeologygroup@gmail.com
Website: Ingleborough Archaeology Group

Ingleborough Archaeology Group (IAG) is based in Ingleton in the Yorkshire Dales of England. It has as its core area of operations the Ingleborough massif and the surrounding valleys of Kingsdale, Chapel le Dale and Ribblesdale.

John Wheelwright Archaeological Society
Knowl Club
17 Knowl Rd
Mirfield, West Yorkshire WF14 8DQ UK
Telephone: 01924 492507
Email: potandclay@btinternet.com
Website: John Wheelwright Archaeological Society

Keighley and District Family History Society
Local Studies Library (former Reference Library)
Keighley Public Library
1 Albert St
Keighley
Bradford, West Yorkshire BD21 2AT UK
Email: fhs_membership@kdfhs.org.uk
Website: Keighley and District Family History Society

With a focus on family history in the West Riding of Yorkshire town of Keighley, the Keighley and District Family History Society was created in 1986. It soon became apparent however that there was significant interest from the outlying districts. Through this interest the Society has expanded to what we have today, covering quite a large area of the County of Yorkshire, especially North Yorkshire. Family history remains as the focus of our research, helping members to find out details of their own families.

Kirkby, Great Broughton and Ingleby Greenhow Local History Group
Great Broughton Village Hall
Ingleby Road
Middlesbrough
Cleveland, Yorkshire TS9 7ER UK
Email: kgbighistory.org.uk
Website: Kirkby, Great Broughton and Ingleby Greenhow Local History Group

Our aim is to investigate and record the local history of the three villages and surrounding area and to encourage interest and involvement in these matters within the villages.

Kirkbymoorside History Group
Website: Kirkbymoorside History Group

The Group promotes the study of local history, assists with research in the Kirkbymoorside Area, and secures archival material and artefacts.

Kirkheaton Local and Family History Group
Kirkheaton Library
Fields Rise
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD5 0LZ UK
Telephone: 07824 499 600
Email: kfhg@outlook.com
Website: Kirkheaton Local and Family History Group

Kiveton Park and Wales History Society
St. Johns Rooms
Wales Road
Kiveton Park, Sheffield S26 6RA UK
Email: kivetonwaleshistory@yahoo.co.uk
Website: Kiveton Park and Wales History Society

The Society has been in existence since 2006 and has become a well established pillar of our community thanks, in no small measure, to the hard work, dedication and enthusiasm of its membership. Our comprehensive and extremely popular website allows us to provide our community with a comprehensive and stimulating pictorial, oral and written history of our villages.

Lockton and Levisham Heritage Group
Email: enquiries@locktonlevisham.co.uk
Website: Lockton and Levisham Heritage Group

The Heritage Group aims to link present with past, recording and honouring the lives and activities of our predecessors, making both past and present accessible to everyone who lives in or visits this area of unspoilt, wild beauty. We are interested in everything to do with these villages.

The London Group of Yorkshire Family History Societies
Society of Genealogists
14 Charterhouse Buildings
Goswell Road
London EC1 UK
Email: lgyfhs@virginmedia.com
Website: The London Group of Yorkshire Family History Societies

The London Group meets four times a year, in March, June, September and November, when we aim to have distinguished speakers on a wide variety of subjects, many with a Yorkshire interest. The Group welcomes anyone with an interest in Yorkshire family history.

Low Moor Local History Group
Aldersgate Methodist Church
Common Road
Low Moor
Bradford, West Yorkshire BD12 OTW UK
Email: Info@lmlhg.org.uk
Website: Low Moor Local History Group

Malhamdale Local History Group
Malham Village Hall
Laneside
Cove Road
Malham
Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 4DH UK
Telephone: 01729 830201
Email: lugton@btinternet.com
Website: Malhamdale Local History Group

The Malhamdale Local History Group exists to promote and further knowledge about the history of the Parish of Kirkby Malhamdale, situated in upper Airedale. Based around the historic ecclesiastical parish, the group's area of interest covers the ten townships of Malham Moor, Malham, Kirkby Malham, Hanlith, Scosthrop, Airton, Calton, Otterburn, Bell Busk, and Coniston Cold.

Maltby Local History Society
Maltby Community Library
42 High St
Maltby
Rotherham, South Yorkshire S66 8LA UK
Telephone: 01709 812150
Website: Maltby Local History Society

Marsden History Group
Marsden Mechanics Institute meeting room
21-23 Peel St
Marsden
Huddersfield, Yorkshire HD7 6BW UK
Email: admin@marsdenhistory.co.uk
Website: Marsden History Group

The group consists of any interested people, and has informal links with Leeds University. Most members are local, but anyone from anywhere in the world is welcome to join us.

Marshland Local History Group
Swinefleet Village Hall
Swinefleet, Yorkshire DN14 8DQ UK
Email: rona.dickinson@btinternet.com
Website: Marshland Local History Group

Marshland, a part of England relatively unknown to tourists, lies to the south of Yorkshire’s River Ouse. The History Group is concerned with the five villages closest to the river, Swinefleet, Reedness, Whitgift and Ousefleet and Adlingfleet.

The Metcalfe Society
Tennants Garden Rooms
The Auction House
Harmby Rd
Leyburn, North Yorkshire DL8 5SG UK
Telephone: 01924 260926
Email: enquiries@metcalfe.org.uk
Website: The Metcalfe Society

The Metcalfe Society supports the interest in the family history of the Metcalfe name & all spelling variants and acts as the principal link between branches in the home country and those settled worldwide. So whether you are interested in the name, its origin and history, or need some help with your own Metcalfe family history, why not join what is probably the world’s largest one-name family history society.

Mexborough and District Heritage Society
Mexborough Library & CSC
John Street
Mexborough, South Yorkshire S64 9HS UK
Telephone: 01709 582037
Email: mexboroughheritage@yahoo.co.uk
Website: Mexborough and District Heritage Society

Our aim is to record and preserve details of the area’s rich past – the buildings, the way of life and more importantly the people who worked so hard to create a thriving community. We have also developed an online archive on our website for public access to information on the area’s heritage.

Morley & District Family History Group
St Mary's Church Hall (opposite Morley Library)
Commercial St
Morley
Leeds, West Yorkshire LS27 8HZ UK
Website: Morley & District Family History Group

We are a small and friendly group whose aims are to promote and encourage mutual help between like-minded people - who are interested in their ancestors, who they were, what they did and what their lives may have been like. Whether your ancestors were Morley born and bred, just passing through, or never went near the place, you, yourself, are assured of a helpful and friendly YORKSHIRE welcome.

Nether Edge History Group
Email: john.bax@blueyonder.co.uk
Website: Nether Edge History Group

The Nether Edge History Group is based in the Nether Edge district of Sheffield and is part of the Nether Edge Neighbourhood Group. It is interested in all historical facts and photos concerning Nether Edge and its surrounding area. The boundaries are flexible and material from Abbeydale, Sharrow, Banner Cross as well as Nether Edge is always of interest.

North Craven Historical Research Group
Victoria Hall
Kirkgate
Settle, Yorkshire BD24 9DZ UK
Telephone: 01729 825773
Email: hudsonhistory@totalise.co.uk
Website: North Craven Historical Research Group

The Group's mission is to encourage, promote and facilitate research into the history, archaeology and vernacular architecture of the area of North Craven which is centred on Settle.

North Duffield History and Conservation Society
Email: info@ndchs.org.uk
Website: North Duffield History and Conservation Society

North Duffield Conservation and Local History Society was formed in the early 1980's by a group of local residents who wished to research the history of the village and to conserve the rural way of life.

Northallerton & District Local History Society
Sacred Heart Catholic Church Hall
41 Thirsk Road
Northallerton, North Yorkshire DL6 1PJ UK
Telephone: 01609 774662
Email: heritage1138@outlook.com
Website: Northallerton & District Local History Society

The Society seeks to promote interest in Local History in the Allertonshire Wapentake of the old North Riding, but in practice supports Local History activity anywhere in the modern county of North Yorkshire.

Northowram Historical Society
Northowram Methodist Church
The Green
Northowram
Calderdale, West Yorkshire HX3 7DJ UK
Email: history@northowram.org
Website: Northowram Historical Society

The group is currently researching the history of the village and surrounding areas from 1900 through to current times. Also they are researching the older houses of Northowram and Shibden.

Norton Lees Local History Group
St Paul’s Vestry
St Paul’s Church
52 Norton Lees Lane
Sheffield Yorkshire S8 9BD UK
Website: Norton Lees Local History Group

Old Dronfield Society
Dronfield Hall Barn
High Street
Dronfield, Yorkshire S18 1PY UK
Email: dronfieldheritagetrust@outlook.com
Website: Old Dronfield Society

The Society encourages research and recording of the history of Dronfield and its ancient parish which includes Apperknowle, Little Barlow, Coal Aston, Dronfield Woodhouse, Holmesfield and Unstone. Conservation of surviving buildings and features of the town and area has been a major objective and in association with the Civic Society we monitor any plans for re-development or alterations of old buildings.

Ossett Historical Society
The Trinity Centre
Church Street
Ossett, West Yorkshire WF5 9DW UK
Email: ossetthistoricalsoc@yahoo.co.uk
Website: Ossett Historical Society

For over thirty years the Ossett Historical Society has fostered an interest in the history of Ossett, and that of the surrounding area.

Penistone History Group
St John’s Community Centre
Church St
Penistone, Sheffield S36 6AR UK
Telephone: 01226 762867
Email: petermoody@talktalk21.com
Website: Penistone History Group

Pocklington and District Local History Group
The Old Court House
37 George St
Pocklington
York, Yorkshire YO42 2DH UK
Telephone: 01759 301386
Email: asefton@gmail.com
Website: Pocklington and District Local History Group

Pontefract and District Archaeological Society
Central Methodist Church
Newgate
Pontefract, West Yorkshire WF8 1NB UK
Telephone: 01977 794466
Email: idownes1701@hotmail.com
Website: Pontefract and District Archaeological Society

The aims of our Society are to foster and promote the study of archaeology and its contribution to history, especially in and around Pontefract.

Pontefract and District Family History Society
Micklegate Methodist Church Hall
Micklegate
Pontefract, West Yorkshire WF8 1QG UK
Email: secretary@pontefractfhs.org.uk
Website: Pontefract and District Family History Society

As well as the Parish of Pontefract which includes the Chapelry of Knottingley, the areas of Carleton, East Hardwick and Tanshelf, the Society also covers the ancient parishes of Candleford, Ackworth, Badsworth, Birkin, Brayton, Brotherton, Darrington, Featherstone, Felkirk, Ferry Fryston, Hemsworth, Kellington, Kippax, Kirk Smeaton, Ledsham, Methley, Monk Fryston, Normanton, Sherburn in Elmet, South Kirkby, Womersley, Wragby, and the towns and villages within them.

Poppleton History Society
Poppleton Centre
Main St
Nether Poppleton
York, Yorkshire YO26 6JT UK
Telephone: 01904 798868
Email: gandt.kendall@virginmedia.com
Website: Poppleton History Society

Poppleton History Society was established in 1989 to encourage local residents to develop interests in the history of their community and to record it. The Archaeology Group runs under the auspices of the Historical Society.

Pott & Agill Study Group (Masham Archaeology Group)
Email: e.witton@homecall
Website: Pott & Agill Study Group

We study the pre-history, history & archaeology of Mashamshire. 2010 - currently looking at the valley of the River Burn from source to where it joins the River Ure.

Ripon Historical Society and Family History Group
Workhouse Museum
Allhallowgate
Ripon
Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG4 1LE UK
Email: RHSInfo@aol.com
Website: Ripon Historical Society and Family History Group

Founded in 1987, the Ripon Historical Society is actively concerned with all aspects of the City of Ripon and the surrounding area from Masham to South Stainley and from Skelton-on-Ure to Nidderdale.

Roggins Local History Group
11 Fall View
Silkstone
Barnsley, South Yorkshire S75 4LG UK
Telephone: 01226 790 695
Email: ritchieTJ@aol.com
Website: Roggins Local History Group

Rosedale History Society
Email: rosedalehistory@hotmail.co.uk
Website: Rosedale History Society

Rosedale History Society was formed in 2008 to bring together the communities of Rosedale, Thorgill and Hartoft and enable us to form an archive of historical material. This is a story of drama, conflict and huge changes, brought about by church, State and the Industrial Revolution. Our now peaceful and beautiful dale, set deep in the North Yorkshire Moors is a haven for walkers, historians, archaeologists and geologists. It is a fascinating and mysterious place, with many stories to tell.

Rotherham Archaeology Society
64 Woodfoot Road
Moorgate
Rotherham, South Yorkshire S60 3DY UK
Telephone: 01709 378735
Email: admin@rasociety.co.uk
Website: Rotherham Archaeology Society

Rotherham Archaeological Society is a voluntary body dedicated to the preservation of Rotherham’s historic buildings and to the investigation and recording of its archaeology and heritage.

Rotherham Family History Society
The Liberty Church
Station Road
Masbrough
Rotherham, South Yorkshire S60 1JH UK
Email: brian_allott@msn.com
Website: Rotherham Family History Society

The Society was formed in July 1983 to bring together the Family History Community in Rotherham and the surrounding area. It offers a forum and marketplace, which gives its members the opportunity to meet other like minded people in a friendly atmosphere conducive to the furtherment of their Genealogical interests.

Rotherham Local History Society
Talbot Lane Methodist Church
45 Moorgate St
Rotherham, South Yorkshire S60 2RB UK
Email: hyland590@btinternet.com
Website: Rotherham Local History Society

Ryburn Valley History Society
Ripponden Conservative Club
212 Halifax Road
Sowerby Bridge
Ripponden, West Yorkshire HX6 4BG UK
Email: ryburnhistory@outlook.com
Website: Ryburn Valley History Society

Ryburn Valley History Society represents a group of mainly local people interested in the history of the area. The Ryburn Valley has a rich history from prehistoric man, Viking activity, evidence of the Romans passing by, trade routes linking cottage industries then the impact of industrialisation.

Ryedale Family History Group
Hovingham Village Hall
Main Street
Hovingham
York, Yorkshire YO62 4LF UK
Telephone: 01653 628132
Email: secretary@ryedalefamilyhistory.org
Website: Ryedale Family History Group

The Ryedale Family History Group was established in 2005 to help members to further their research into family and local history.

Saddleworth Historical Society
Saddleworth Museum
Uppermill
Saddleworth, Yorkshire OL3 6AP UK
Telephone: 01457 838098
Email: iafoster946@gmail.com
Website: Saddleworth Historical Society

The Saddleworth Historical Society aims to document the history of Saddleworth, to promote an interest in the area’s past, and to facilitate research relating to Saddleworth history. The Society’s activities range from prehistory and archaeology to landscape studies and architecture. Members’ interests include the textile industry, the Industrial Revolution, transportation by way of packhorse trails, turnpike roads, the Huddersfield Narrow Canal, railways, and family histories.

Saltaire History Club
Resource Centre
Shipley College
Exhibition Rd.
Saltaire
Shipley
Bradford, West Yorkshire BD18 3JW UK
Telephone: 07515 120432
Email: historyclub@saltairevillage.info
Website: Saltaire History Club

Scarborough Archaeological & Historical Society
Concert Room
Central Library
Vernon Road
Scarborough YO112NN UK
Email: secretary@sahs.org.uk
Website: Scarborough Archaeological & Historical Society

The Society, originally called The Scarborough and District Archaeological Society, was founded in 1947 by a group of enthusiasts keen to preserve and research the rich archaeological inheritance of the area. Originally an excavating society, over the years our activities have expanded.

Sedbergh & District History Society
The Community Office
72A Main Street
Sedbergh, Cumbria LA10 5AD UK
Email: sedberghhistsoc@aol.com
Website: Sedbergh & District History Society

Sedbergh & District History Society was founded in 1980 and now has members throughout the world. Its aims are to study, research, publish and stimulate interest in history but mainly in the history of the local area. The society archives hold copies of parish registers, tithe maps and schedules, censuses, land tax returns, deeds and wills, as well as an extensive collection of photographs dating from about 1858 onwards.

Selby & District Family History Group
Selby Town Hall
York St
Selby, Yorkshire YO8 4AH UK
Email: secretarysdfhg@gmail.com
Website: Selby & District Family History Group

Formed in May 2001 from a short Workers Education Association Family History Course, it has developed into a group where experienced members offer help and advice to those that require it.

Sheffield & District Family History Society
Cemetery Road Baptist Church
11 Napier St
Sheffield S11 8HA, UK
Email: secretary@sheffieldfhs.org.uk
Website: Sheffield & District Family History Society

We set up nearly 40 years ago for the mutual benefit of people interested in the study of family and local history.

Sheriff Hutton History Group
Sheriff Hutton Village Hall
York Road
Sheriff Hutton
York, North Yorkshire YO60 6RA UK
Telephone: 01347 878136
Website: Sheriff Hutton History Group

Sheriff Hutton played an important part in medieval history and has a growing collection of documents and photographs about the changes in the village through the 20th century.

Shire Brook Valley Heritage Group
Shire Brook Valley Visitor Centre
Stone Ln
Sheffield, Yorkshire S13 7BR UK
Website: Shire Brook Valley Heritage Group

The group is an organisation that has brought together people who are enthusiastic about local history. Its aim is to continue the research and promotion of the heritage of the Shire Brook Valley.

Sinnington History Group
Website: Sinnington History Group

Skipton & Craven Historical Society
Swadford Centre
32 Swadford Street
Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 1RD UK
Website: Skipton & Craven Historical Society

The Society was founded in 1971 to form a focus for people within the Skipton area interested in both local and national history.

South Ainsty Archaeological Society
Email: mjrogers@talktalk.net
Website: South Ainsty Archaeological Society

We are a small community group researching the history and archaeology of the South Ainsty area, which lies to the south-west of York. Our area of interest is bounded by the A64 and the rivers Ouse and Wharfe. This includes the villages of Copmanthorpe, Acaster Malbis, Appleton Roebuck, Bolton Percy, Acaster Selby and Colton.

South Bradford Local History Alliance
Email: info@sblha.com
Website: South Bradford Local History Alliance

South Bradford Local History Alliance is made up of Low Moor Local History Group, Wibsey Local History Group, and Wyke Local History Group. For some time now members of these groups have been transcribing parish and other records relating to the areas the various groups cover and these transcriptions are rapidly becoming available on this site.

South Leeds Archaeology Group
Rothwell Community Hub
Marsh St
Rothwell
Leeds, West Yorkshire LS26 0AD UK
E-mail: southleedsarchaeology@turpsoft.co.uk
Website: South Leeds Archaeology Group

South Leeds Archaeology (SLA), brings together individuals who are interested in archaeology, share information, learn from each other and further everyone’s understanding.

South Pennines History Group
Birchcliffe Centre
Birchcliffe Rd
Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire HX7 8DB UK
Email: ataxjb@btinternet.com
Website: South Pennines History Group

The South Pennine History Group was born in 2010 out of the common interests of three local history groups in the South Pennines: Hebden Bridge Local History Society, Marsden History Group, and Saddleworth Historical Society. The Group seeks to co-operate in order to work in partnership to research and record all aspects of the history of the South Pennine region, to promote all aspects of the history and heritage of the South Pennine Region, and to make the results of such research available to the wider community.

South Yorkshire Industrial History Society (SYIHS)
Kelham Island Industrial Museum
Alma Street
Sheffield, South Yorkshire S3 8RY UK
Telephone: 0114 2307693
Email: amjballfca@blueyonder.co.uk
Website: South Yorkshire Industrial History Society (SYIHS)

South Yorkshire Industrial History Society is a registered charity which is involved in conservation of buildings linked with local trades, industrial history and archaeology of Sheffield and South Yorkshire.

Spen Valley Historical Society
Our Lady & St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church Hall
Dewsbury Road
Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire BD19 5DL UK
Telephone: 0797 193 8010
Email: spenvalleyhistoricalsociety@gmail.com
Website: Spen Valley Historical Society

Stannington Local History Group
The Lomas Hall
Church Street
Stannington
Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber S6 6DB UK
Website: Stannington Local History Group

Stannington is situated on one of Sheffield's seven hills. Originally a village in the old West Riding of Yorkshire, it is now a suburb of Sheffield while still being part of the Parish of Bradfield.

Stocksbridge and District History Society
Museum and Heritage Centre
Town Hall
Manchester Rd
Stocksbridge
Sheffield, Yorkshire S36 2DT UK
Website: Stocksbridge and District History Society

Discover more about the Photographs, Objects and Documents cared for by the Stocksbridge & District History Society & explore the area from the comfort of your home.

Stockton on the Forest and Hopgrove Local History Group
Stockton Hall
The Village
Stockton on the Forest
York, Yorkshire YO32 9UN UK
Telephone: 01904 400309
Website: Stockton on the Forest and Hopgrove Local History Group

The group's aims are to hold events, collect material and publish information to stimulate the interest and knowledge of Stockton and its neighbourhood.

Strensall Local History Group
Strensall and Towthorpe Village Hall
Northfields
Strensall
York, Yorkshire YO32 5XW UK
​Email: slhg@gmx.com
Website: Strensall Local History Group

We are an informal group of people interested in learning about all aspects of the history of Strensall, York and the surrounding area.

Swaledale and Arkengarthdale Archaeology Group
The Buck Hotel
Reeth
Richmond, Yorkshire DL11 6SW UK
Email: info@swaag.org
Website: Swaledale and Arkengarthdale Archaeology Group

Swinton Heritage Society
Website: Swinton Heritage Society

This site is the official history site for both Swinton and its sister village of Kilnhurst. Please explore the site and enjoy the town's past. Our primary role is to celebrate, spread knowledge and seek to protect varied aspects of the Swinton areas (including Kilnhurst) rich local history and heritage.

Tadcaster Historical Society
Tykes Tearooms
18 High Street
Tadcaster, North Yorkshire LS24 9AT UK
Telephone: 01937 833219
Email: tadhistorical@gmail.com
Website: Tadcaster Historical Society

Tadcaster Historical Society is a small, local history group who not only meet monthly to hear an historical lecture, but are also engaged in their own research, both individually and in groups. Together, they have produced several books on the history of Tadcaster. These include a major achievement: the transcription and translation from Latin into English of the Manor Court Rolls of the Percy Manor of Tadcaster for the 16th and 17th Century.

Teesside Archaeological Society
Stockton Central Library
Church Rd
Stockton-on-Tees, Yorkshire TS18 1TU UK
Email: teesarchsoc.news@gmail.com
Website: Teesside Archaeological Society

We’re an enthusiastic, friendly group who share a passion for the rich, distinctive heritage of the Tees Valley and Cleveland, with more than 10,000 years of archaeology – evidence for past human activity – on our doorstep!

Thorne Local History Society
Old Folks Centre
Church Street
Thorne
Doncaster, South Yorkshire DN8 5BE UK
Website: Thorne Local History Society

Thorpe Hesley Local History Society
Thundercliffe Grange
Grange Lane
Rotherham, SouthYorkshire S61 2SQ UK
Telephone: 0114 2453660
Email: jblndll@aol.com
Website: Thorpe Hesley Local History Society

Thurgoland Local History Group
2 Ivy Bank
Halifax Road
Thurgoland, Yorkshire S35 7AL UK
Telephone: 0114 2883482
Email: maurice2ivybank@yahoo.co.uk
Website; Thurgoland Local History Group

To research and collate the history of Thurgoland parish and also through speakers learn local history of other areas around us.

Thurnscoe Family History Group
Training Room 2
DECV LTd (Thurnscoe Library)
2 Shepherd Lane
Thurnscoe
Rotherham, South Yorkshire S63 0JS UK
Telephone: 01709 893115
Email: addressayorkie19@aol.com
Website: Thurnscoe Family History Group

The aim of the group is to promote and help the research of family history in the area.

Tickhill and District Local History Society
Methodist Schoolroom (entrance behind the Methodist Church)
Northgate, Yorkshire
Telephone: 01302 752429
Email: fotowalker-history@talktalk.net
Website: Tickhill and District Local History Society

The Society is building a documentary and photographic archive of the area’s history which will be available for research. Tickhill Library have kindly provided room for the Archive. As well as donations of original material, the Society welcomes the opportunity to copy documents and photographs where people prefer to retain the originals.

Todwick Historical Society
Village Hall
95 Kiveton Ln
Todwick
Sheffield, Yorkshire S26 1HJ UK
Telephone: 01909 772972
Email: contact@todwickhistoricalsociety.org.uk
Website: Todwick Historical Society

Todwick Historical Society was formed to bring together like-minded members of the village and surrounding area who wanted to discuss the history of the village and share documents and images of times past.

Totley History Group
Totley Library
205 Baslow Road
Totley Rise
Sheffield, Yorkshire S17 4DT UK
Email: enquiries@totleyhistorygroup.org.uk
Website: Totley History Group

We hope you enjoy your visit to our site which celebrates the history of Yorkshire's most southerly village. New material is added all the time, so to keep up with our research, make your visits frequent!

Treeton Local History Group
Reading Rooms
21 Front St
Treeton
Rotherham, South Yorkshire S60 5QP UK
Email: info@tlhg.org.uk
Website: Treeton Local History Group

Wakefield & District Family History Society
Outwood Memorial Hall
Victoria Street
Outwood
Wakefield, Yorkshire WF1 2NE UK
Email: secretary@wdfhs.co.uk
Website: Wakefield & District Family History Society

The objective of the Society is to advance public education in Family History and Genealogy for the benefit of anyone living in the area of the Wakefield Metropolitan District Council or with interests or family in that area.

Wath Community History Group
Wath Community Partnership
Montgomery Hall
Church Street
Wath Upon Dearne
Rotherham, South Yorkshire S63 7RD UK
Telephone: 01709 513160
Email: Contact@WathHistory.org.uk
Website: Wath Community History Group

Welcome to this introduction to the history of an ancient place, once described as ‘The Queen of Villages’ by the poet James Montgomery. WCHG was established in 1979 to generate an interest in the history of Wath Upon Dearne and its locality.

Wharfedale Family History Group
206 Moseleywood Gardens
Leeds, Yorkshire LS16 7JE UK
Email: membership@wharfedalefhg.org.uk
Website: Wharfedale Family History Group

Founded in 1980 the group is open to anyone interested in tracing their ancestry. If your roots are in Wharfedale or further afield you will find help and encouragement in this fascinating hobby by joining the Wharfedale Family History Group.

Whiston Heritage Society
Whiston Parish Church
Rectory Drive
Whiston
Rotherham, South Yorkshire S60 4JG UK
Website: Whiston Heritage Society

We are a local history group whose main interest lies in the village (and its surrounding area) that we all call home - Whiston Village, located in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, UK. We aim to document the life of the village; past, present and future; present this information in the form of books, publications, lectures; photographs and videos; and provide advice, support and information to the local community and wider general public in their search for information about Whiston.

Wibsey Local History Group
Conservative Club
North Road
Wibsey
Bradford, West Yorkshire BD6 1TR UK
Telephone: 01274 604502
Email: info@sblha.com
Website: Wibsey Local History Group

Wibsey LHG was formed in the spring of 2000 when a group of local residents felt there was more to be learned about the history of this ancient village, mentioned in Domesday.

Woodsetts Local History Group
Woodsetts Church Rooms
Gildingwells Road
Woodsetts
Rotherham, South Yorkshire S81 8QE UK
Email: info@woodsetts.com
Website: Woodsetts Local History Group

The aims of this society are to promote the advancement of education of the public in all aspects of the history of Woodsetts, South Yorkshire in particular but not exclusively by the provision of publications, meetings, exhibitions, lectures and such other means as the trustees think fit, including undertaking research, recording and (whenever possible) publishing the history of the area, its people and life style from its earliest times to the present day.

Worsbrough Local History Society
Worsbrough Branch Library
Queensway
Worsbrough
Barnsley, South Yorkshire S70 5BN UK
Website: Worsbrough Local History Society

We are a group of people with interests in the history of Worsbrough and the surrounding villages

Wyke Local History Group
Wyke Veterans Pavillion
Mayfield Avenue
Wyke, West Yorkshire BD12 8SD UK
Email: info@sblha.com
Website: Wyke Local History Group

Yorkshire Archaeological Society
Suite 10E
Joseph's Well
Hanover Way
Leeds, Yorkshire LS3 1AB UK
Telephone: 0113 245 7910
Email: yas.secretary@gmail.com
Website: Yorkshire Archaeological Society

The Yorkshire Archaeological & Historical Society was founded in 1863 (as the Huddersfield Archaeological and Topographical Association) to promote interest in the history and archaeology of the Huddersfield area. In 1870 it expanded its interest to cover the whole of Yorkshire, and today it is the main society in this field for the historic county.

Yorkshire Archaeological Society (Family History Section)
Swarthmore Education Centre
2-7 Woodhouse Square
Leeds, Yorkshire LS3 1AD UK
Email: secretary@yorkshireroots.org.uk
Website: The Family History Section of the Yorkshire Archaeological Society

Family history has been a fast growing subject for over three decades, with interest ranging from who our ancestors were, where they lived and worked, and the social history of the period. The aim of the Section is to promote these interests and assist members in their research.

Yorkshire Architectural & York Archaeological Society
Friargate Quaker Meeting House
Lower Friargate
York, Yorkshire YO1 9RL UK
Email: info@yayas.org.uk
Website: Yorkshire Architectural & York Archaeological Society

YAYAS is lucky to have an active council with a wide variety and depth of experience in fields related to architecture, archaeology, history and heritage.

Yorkshire Heraldry Society
Halifax
The Church Hall
Clarence Street
Halifax, Yorkshire HX1 5DH UK
Leeds
St.Columba United Reformed Church
70 Headingley Lane
Leeds, Yorkshire LS6 2DH UK
York
St. Crux Church Hall
Pavement
York, Yorkshire YO1 8NQ UK
Email: barbaramulroy@barryscott.co.uk
Website: Yorkshire Heraldry Society

Our meetings cover a range of topics often of general interest with an heraldic theme (such as the history of pub signs) to the history of specific Coats of Arms.

Yorkshire Ridings Society
Telephone: 07734 079 646
Email: admin@yorkshireridings.org
Website: Yorkshire Ridings Society

The society has been working for nearly forty years to ensure that the integrity of Yorkshire, its three Ridings and all the associated boundaries is maintained.
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