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== Regional Societies ==

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."

'''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>

: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 ==

'''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]

: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.  

'''Compton & District Historical Society'''<br>Telephone: 01608 684553<br>Email: [mailto:janettreadaway@aol.com janettreadaway@aol.com]<br>

: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.

: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.  

: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.

:The Group's talks cover a wide range of subjects of general of local archaeological interest and general or local history.  

'''Warmington Heritage Group'''<br>Primrose Hill Barn<br>Arlescote, Warwckshire OX17 1DQ UK<br>Website: [http://www.warmingtonheritage.com/ Warmington Heritage Group]

:Our objectives are to investigate, discuss, acquire and share knowledge of the history of the two villages, and matters relevant to that history.  

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