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== Regional Societies == | == Regional Societies == | ||
'''Birmingham and Midland Society for Genealogy and Heraldry'''<br>5 Sanderling Court<br>Kidderminster, Worcestershire DY10 4TS UK<br>Telephone: 01562 743912<br>Email: [mailto:gensec@bmsgh.org gensec@bmsgh.org]<br> | '''Birmingham and Midland Society for Genealogy and Heraldry (BMSGH)'''<br>5 Sanderling Court<br>Kidderminster, Worcestershire DY10 4TS UK<br>Telephone: 01562 743912<br>Email: [mailto:gensec@bmsgh.org gensec@bmsgh.org]<br> | ||
Website: [http://www.bmsgh.org/ Birmingham and Midland Society] | Website: [http://www.bmsgh.org/ Birmingham and Midland Society] | ||
:The Birmingham and Midland Society for Genealogy and Heraldry is the principal family history society for the counties of Staffordshire, Warwickshire, and Worcestershire. The modern metropolitan boroughs of Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall, and Wolverhampton (collectively known as the West Midlands) are within our area. The metropolitan boroughs of Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall, and Wolverhampton are also sometimes collectively referred to as "The Black Country." | :The Birmingham and Midland Society for Genealogy and Heraldry is the principal family history society for the counties of Staffordshire, Warwickshire, and Worcestershire. The modern metropolitan boroughs of Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall, and Wolverhampton (collectively known as the West Midlands) are within our area. The metropolitan boroughs of Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall, and Wolverhampton are also sometimes collectively referred to as "The Black Country." | ||
:BMSGH has been restyled as [http://midland-ancestors.org/ Midland Ancestors]. The new name reflects the changing needs in the family history market and is part of a wide-ranging revamp to create a family history society for the 21st century. | |||
'''Wesley Historical Society - West Midlands Methodist History Society'''<br>Telephone: 0121 749 2986<br> | '''Wesley Historical Society - West Midlands Methodist History Society'''<br>Telephone: 0121 749 2986<br> | ||
Email: [mailto:westmidlands@wesleyhistoricalsociety.org.uk westmidlands@wesleyhistoricalsociety.org.uk]<br> | Email: [mailto:westmidlands@wesleyhistoricalsociety.org.uk westmidlands@wesleyhistoricalsociety.org.uk]<br> | ||
Website: [ | Website: [http://www.wesleyhistoricalsociety.org.uk/ Wesley Historical Society - West Midlands 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. To study and promote the history of all branches of Methodist history in the West Midlands area. Area: The Birmingham and Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury Methodist Districts. | :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. To study and promote the history of all branches of Methodist history in the West Midlands area. Area: The Birmingham and Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury Methodist Districts. | ||
== Warwickshire Societies == | == Warwickshire Societies == | ||
'''Acocks Green History Society'''<br>Acocks Green Library<br>Shirley Rd<br>Birmingham, Warwickshire B27 7XH UK<br> | |||
Email: [mailto:aghistsoc@hotmail.com aghistsoc@hotmail.com]<br>Website: [https://aghs.jimdo.com/ Acocks Green History Society] | |||
:Acocks Green History Society has made available substantial amounts of information on the history of Acocks Green and resources for the study of the history of Yardley. | |||
'''Alcester & District Local History Society'''<br>Sixth Form Centre<br>St. Benedict's Roman Catholic High School<br>Kinwarton Road<br>Alcester, Warwickshire B49 6PX UK<br>Email: [mailto:editor@alcesterhistory.org.uk editor@alcesterhistory.org.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.alcesterhistory.org.uk/ Alcester & District Local History Society] | '''Alcester & District Local History Society'''<br>Sixth Form Centre<br>St. Benedict's Roman Catholic High School<br>Kinwarton Road<br>Alcester, Warwickshire B49 6PX UK<br>Email: [mailto:editor@alcesterhistory.org.uk editor@alcesterhistory.org.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.alcesterhistory.org.uk/ Alcester & District Local History Society] | ||
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:The Society was founded in 1870 and our first inaugural lecture was held on November 10th of that year. Since the outset, the Society has been affiliated to the [http://www.bmi.org.uk Birmingham and Midland Institute]. It later became the Birmingham Archaeological Society but with the publication of its centenary volume No. 84 (1967-70) it became known as the Birmingham and Warwickshire Archaeological Society (BWAS). The Society aims to support and raise the profile of the region's archaeological heritage, providing a monthly lecture series, annual transactions and many other benefits to members. | :The Society was founded in 1870 and our first inaugural lecture was held on November 10th of that year. Since the outset, the Society has been affiliated to the [http://www.bmi.org.uk Birmingham and Midland Institute]. It later became the Birmingham Archaeological Society but with the publication of its centenary volume No. 84 (1967-70) it became known as the Birmingham and Warwickshire Archaeological Society (BWAS). The Society aims to support and raise the profile of the region's archaeological heritage, providing a monthly lecture series, annual transactions and many other benefits to members. | ||
'''Brandon Bretford & Wolston History Group'''<br>Brandon Club<br>Main St<br>Brandon<br>Coventry, Warwickshire CV8 3HW UK<br> | |||
Telephone: 02476 543404<br>Email: [mailto:chairperson@bbw-history-group.co.uk chairperson@bbw-history-group.co.uk]<br> | |||
Website: [https://www.bbw-history-group.co.uk/ Brandon Bretford & Wolston History Group] | |||
:We research and document the history of people and places of interest in the three villages. We aim to provide new opportunities for local people to celebrate and enjoy their local heritage and encourage pride in the areas in which we live. | |||
'''Compton & District Historical Society'''<br>Telephone: 01608 684553<br>Email: [mailto:janettreadaway@aol.com janettreadaway@aol.com]<br> | '''Compton & District Historical Society'''<br>Telephone: 01608 684553<br>Email: [mailto:janettreadaway@aol.com janettreadaway@aol.com]<br> | ||
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:Kingsbury History Society was formed in January 1983, by a group of local history enthusiasts, to research and record the history of Kingsbury and its environments. | :Kingsbury History Society was formed in January 1983, by a group of local history enthusiasts, to research and record the history of Kingsbury and its environments. | ||
'''Nuneaton & North Warwickshire Family History Society'''<br>Baptist Church Hall<br>The Green<br>Attleborough | '''Knowle Local History Society'''<br>Knowle Guild House<br>1711 High St<br>Knowle<br>Solihull, West Midlands B93 0LN UK<br>Telephone: 01564 775887<br> | ||
Email: [mailto:knowlehistory@yahoo.co.uk knowlehistory@yahoo.co.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.knowlehistory.org.uk/ Knowle Local History Society] | |||
:Established to promote the study of the history of Knowle and to provide a service for the benefit of the residents of the village and the wider public. | |||
'''Lapworth Local History Group'''<br>Lapworth Village Hall<br>Old Warwick Rd<br>Lapworth<br>Solihull, Warwickshire B94 6LD UK<br> | |||
Telephone: 01564 782124<br>Email: [mailto:lindacous@gmail.com lindacous@gmail.com]<br>Website: [http://www.lapworthhistory.co.uk/ Lapworth Local History Group] | |||
:The Lapworth Local History Group was founded in 1965 aiming to foster and encourage learning about history with a focus on local issues, especially in Warwickshire and the Midlands of England. | |||
'''Leamington History Group'''<br>Dormer Conference Centre<br>Leamington Spa, Warwickshire CV32 5AA UK<br>Telephone: 01926 424659<br> | |||
Website: [http://www.leamingtonhistory.co.uk/ Leamington History Group] | |||
:Welcome to the home of Leamington Local History Group, and your online resource for exploring the history of Royal Leamington Spa, one of England's most attractive and historic Regency towns. | |||
'''Lillington Local History Society'''<br>Lillington Free Church Hall<br>Cubbington Road<br>Leamington Spa, Warwickshire CV32 7AL UK<br> | |||
Telephone: 01926 426942<br>Email: [mailto:secretary@lillingtonhistory.org secretary@lillingtonhistory.org]<br>Website: [http://www.lillingtonhistory.org/ Lillington Local History Society] | |||
:Some of the objects of the Society are to promote and foster the study of Historical subjects by meeting socially for discussions, talks, and visits; to promote and foster the distribution of local history material and publications for the benefit of our members and the local community; and to encourage research into local history and to promote and foster the publication of any such findings. | |||
'''Nuneaton & North Warwickshire Family History Society'''<br>Baptist Church Hall<br>The Green<br>Attleborough<br>Nuneaton, Warwickshire CV11 4JZ UK<br>Telephone: 024 76 381090<br>Email: [mailto:nuneatonian2000@aol.com nuneatonian2000@aol.com]<br>Website: [http://nnwfhs.org.uk Nuneaton & North Warwickshire Family History Society] | |||
:We welcome all levels of interest. If you are starting out, we can set you on the right path and show you how and where to access the records you need. If you are stuck, we can show you where to go next. We can also help you to find other people who share your surname interests. We cannot help you to find living relatives but we do understand that you may wish to find long-lost cousins. | :We welcome all levels of interest. If you are starting out, we can set you on the right path and show you how and where to access the records you need. If you are stuck, we can show you where to go next. We can also help you to find other people who share your surname interests. We cannot help you to find living relatives but we do understand that you may wish to find long-lost cousins. | ||
:We have Family History help desks at Arley, [http://nnwfhs.org.uk/component/jcalpro/71-help-desk-meeting/29-atherstone-family-history-help-desk?Itemid=406 Atherstone Library], [http://nnwfhs.org.uk/component/jcalpro/71-help-desk-meeting/97-coleshill-family-history-help-desk?Itemid=406 Colesville Library], Hartshill Community Library, [http://nnwfhs.org.uk/component/jcalpro/71-help-desk-meeting/87-nuneaton-family-history-help-desk?Itemid=406 Nuneaton Library], and an E-Help Desk. | :We have Family History help desks at Arley, [http://nnwfhs.org.uk/component/jcalpro/71-help-desk-meeting/29-atherstone-family-history-help-desk?Itemid=406 Atherstone Library], [http://nnwfhs.org.uk/component/jcalpro/71-help-desk-meeting/97-coleshill-family-history-help-desk?Itemid=406 Colesville Library], Hartshill Community Library, [http://nnwfhs.org.uk/component/jcalpro/71-help-desk-meeting/87-nuneaton-family-history-help-desk?Itemid=406 Nuneaton Library], and an E-Help Desk. | ||
'''Quinton Local History Society'''<br>Quinton Methodist Church Hall<br>Ridgeway Avenue<br>Halesowen, West Midlands B62 9AU UK<br> | |||
Telephone: 0121 422 1792<br>Email: [mailto:qlhs@bjt.me.uk qlhs@bjt.me.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.qlhs.org.uk/ Quinton Local History Society] | |||
:Quinton Local History Society is a vibrant historical society that takes an interest in matters historical, environmental, and conservationist importance, acting where necessary. | |||
'''Rowington Parish Records Group'''<br>The Limes<br>Mill Lane<br>Rowington<br>Warwick, Warwickshire CV35 7AE UK<br> | |||
Email: [mailto:jean@pittsfarm.freeserve.co.uk jean@pittsfarm.freeserve.co.uk]<br> | |||
Website: [http://www.communityarchives.org.uk/content/organisation/rowington-parish-records-group Rowington Parish Records Group] | |||
:Rowington Parish Records group was formed in 2003 with the aim of collecting photographs and documents about the parish of Rowington, which might otherwise have been destroyed, and mounting them in an exhibition for the benefit of parishioners. Since then over 1000 photographs and documents have been collected and work continues. | |||
'''Rugby Family History Group'''<br>Percival Guildhouse<br>Rugby, Warwickshire CV22 6EG UK<br>Email: [mailto:timweedon@clara.co.uk timweedon@clara.co.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.rugbyfhg.co.uk Rugby Family History Group] | '''Rugby Family History Group'''<br>Percival Guildhouse<br>Rugby, Warwickshire CV22 6EG UK<br>Email: [mailto:timweedon@clara.co.uk timweedon@clara.co.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.rugbyfhg.co.uk Rugby Family History Group] | ||
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:Our aim is to encourage and aid the study of Family History which extends to conducting research relating to Rugby & surrounding areas for Members resident outside the district. A comprehensive programme is arranged each year which includes a varied range of talks held monthly, interspersed with group visits to research establishments, social occasions and regular computer and project evenings. | :Our aim is to encourage and aid the study of Family History which extends to conducting research relating to Rugby & surrounding areas for Members resident outside the district. A comprehensive programme is arranged each year which includes a varied range of talks held monthly, interspersed with group visits to research establishments, social occasions and regular computer and project evenings. | ||
'''Solihull Archaeological Group'''<br>John Palmer Hall<br>Union Road<br>Solihull, Warwickshire B91 3DG UK<br>Telephone: 0121 783 8517<br>Email: [mailto:malcolm@mpheasey.fsnet.co.uk malcolm@mpheasey.fsnet.co.uk]<br>Website: [https://sites.google.com/site/solihullarchaeology/ Solihull Archaeological Group] | '''Solihull Archaeological Group'''<br>John Palmer Hall<br>Union Road<br>Solihull, Warwickshire B91 3DG UK<br>Telephone: 0121 783 8517<br> | ||
Email: [mailto:malcolm@mpheasey.fsnet.co.uk malcolm@mpheasey.fsnet.co.uk]<br>Website: [https://sites.google.com/site/solihullarchaeology/ Solihull Archaeological Group] | |||
:The Group's talks cover a wide range of subjects of general of local archaeological interest and general or local history. | :The Group's talks cover a wide range of subjects of general of local archaeological interest and general or local history. | ||
'''Warwickshire | '''Stretton on Dunsmore History Society'''<br>Stretton Village Hall<br>14 Church Hill<br>Stretton-on-Dunsmore, Warwickshire CV23 9NA UK<br> | ||
Website: [http://www.wfhs.org.uk/ Warwickshire Family History Society] | Telephone: 024 7654 2703<br>Email: [mailto:enquiries@stretton-on-dunsmore-history.org.uk enquiries@stretton-on-dunsmore-history.org.uk]<br> | ||
Website: [http://www.stretton-on-dunsmore-history.org.uk/ Stretton on Dunsmore History Society] | |||
:The Society aims to promote and encourage interest in the local history of Stretton on Dunsmore and of history and archaeology in general. | |||
'''Sydenham History Group'''<br>SYDNI Centre<br>Cottage Square (Off Marloes Walk)<br>Sydenham<br>Leamington Spa, Warwickshire CV31 1PT UK<br> | |||
Telephone: 01926 330711/01926 771988<br>Website: [https://www.sydni.org/history/ Sydenham History Group] | |||
:The Group was set up to research the history of Sydenham, a 1960’s/ 70’s residential and industrial development on the south-east of Leamington Spa. | |||
'''Warmington Heritage Group'''<br>Primrose Hill Barn<br>Arlescote, Warwckshire OX17 1DQ UK<br>Website: [http://www.warmingtonheritage.com/ Warmington Heritage Group] | |||
:Our group was set up in 1997 to record and publish our research into the local heritage and oral history of the village and surrounding area. Since the discovery of a Roman site in ploughland adjacent to the main settlement in 2007, Warmington Heritage Group has broadened its interests into archaeology. | |||
'''Warwickshire Family History Society'''<br>31 Beaconsfield Road<br>Stoke<br>Coventry, Warwickshire CV2 4AS UK<br>Email: [mailto:chariman@wfhs.org.uk chariman@wfhs.org.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.wfhs.org.uk/ Warwickshire Family History Society] | |||
:We provide a free help service for you. This is dedicated to assist research in Coventry and Warwickshire. | :We provide a free help service for you. This is dedicated to assist research in Coventry and Warwickshire. | ||
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:Our objectives are to investigate, discuss, acquire and share knowledge of the history of the two villages, and matters relevant to that history. | :Our objectives are to investigate, discuss, acquire and share knowledge of the history of the two villages, and matters relevant to that history. | ||
[[Category:Warwickshire, England]][[Category:England Societies]] | '''Wolvey Local History Group'''<br>Wolvey Bowling Club<br>Coventry Rd<br>Wolvey<br>Hinckley, Leicestershire LE10 3LD UK<br> | ||
Telephone: 01455 220820<br>Email: [mailto:mail@wolvey-history.org.uk mail@wolvey-history.org.uk]<br> | |||
Website: [http://www.wolvey-history.org.uk/ Wolvey Local History Group] | |||
:The Wolvey Local History Group serves five Warwickshire parishes – Burton Hastings, Copston Magna, Stretton Baskerville, Withybrook, and Wolvey. Each has prehistoric origins. The parishes are bounded on the north and east by the Roman roads Watling Street and the Fosse Way. | |||
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