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| Family history societies often publish helpful journals, transcripts, compiled genealogies and host helpful websites. They may have ongoing projects to transcribe records and create indexes. Most societies publish queries in their journals and maintain lists of members’ research interests that may be helpful to you. You may want to join one of these societies, reap the benefits of their expertise and resources, or support its efforts. | | Family history societies often publish helpful journals, transcripts, compiled genealogies and host helpful websites. They may have ongoing projects to transcribe records and create indexes. Most societies publish queries in their journals and maintain lists of members’ research interests that may be helpful to you. You may want to join one of these societies, reap the benefits of their expertise and resources or support its efforts. |
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| Addresses of the societies are for the most part where their meetings are held as they are by-and-large not brick-and-mortar institutions.
| | === Monmouthshire Family History Societies === |
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| == Regional Society ==
| | '''Gwent Family History Society<br>'''Website: [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~wlsgfhs/ www.rootsweb.ancestry.com] |
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| '''South Wales Record Society'''<br>Glamorgan Archives<br>Clos Parc Morgannwg<br>Leckwith, Cardiff CF11 8AW UK<br>
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| Email: [mailto:thesouthwalesrecordsociety@gmail.com thesouthwalesrecordsociety@gmail.com]<br>Website: [http://www.southwalesrecordsociety.co.uk/ South Wales Record Society]
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| :The South Wales Record Society was established in 1982 and exists to publish a regular series of texts and other works relating to the history of South Wales, and in particular to the historic counties of Glamorgan and Monmouthshire.
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| == Monmouthshire Societies ==
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| '''Abergavenny Local History Society'''<br>The Borough Theatre<br>Market Hall<br>Cross Street<br>Abergavenny NP7 5EU UK<br>Email: [mailto:alhs@live.co.uk alhs@live.co.uk]<br>
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| Website: [http://abergavennylocalhistorysociety.btck.co.uk/ Abergavenny Local History Society]
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| :In 1959 the Friends of Abergavenny Museum committee saved the crumbling hunting lodge at Abergavenny Castle from demolition and raised funds to create the first Abergavenny Museum. The committee went on to found the Abergavenny Local History Society. Today the society has almost 400 members. Members enjoy monthly talks and summer visits to places of interest. The museum was handed to the county council in 1971. More recently, the society created a Victorian-themed garden to complement the museum's Victorian collection.
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| '''Abersychan and Garndiffaith Local History Group'''<br>The Veg Box Building<br>Gelli Rhiwy Road<br>Garndiffaith, Torfaen NP4 7AH UK<br>
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| Website: [http://www.webster.uk.net/Hobbies-and-Interests/Abersychan-and-Garndiffaith-Local-History-Group/Home.aspx Abersychan and Garndiffaith Local History Group]
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| :Abersychan & Garndiffaith Local History Group was formed in 1994 following a public meeting. Since that time to the present, our group has held monthly meetings with speakers on various aspects of local history, recorded aspects of local history which otherwise would have been lost, publishing them in a series of small, inexpensive journals, and these activities provide a source for present and future generations. We hope you enjoy your visit to this historic industrial area situated in the most eastern valley of the South Wales Coalfield, Wales, United Kingdom.
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| '''Abertillery & District Museum Society'''<br>Abertillery and District Museum<br>Market St<br>Abertillery NP13 1AH UK<br>Telephone: 01495 211140<br>
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| Email: [mailto:abertillerymuseum@btconnect.com abertillerymuseum@btconnect.com]<br>
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| Website: [http://www.abertilleryanddistrictmuseum.org.uk/ Abertillery & District Museum Society]
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| :The Abertillery and District Museum is run by the volunteers of Abertillery and District Museum Society. The aim of the Society is to set up and maintain a museum in Abertillery, to hold monthly talks, and to promote history in the area.
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| '''The Ancient Cwmbran Society (Cymdeithas Cwmbran Hynafol)'''<br>59 Oaklands View<br>Cwmbran, Torfaen NP44 5EE UK<br>Email: [mailto:acs.memsec@gmail.com acs.memsec@gmail.com]<br>
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| Website: [http://www.ancientcwmbran.co.uk/ The Ancient Cwmbran Society]<br>Website #2: [https://www.facebook.com/Cistercians/ The Ancient Cwmbran Society]
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| :The Ancient Cwmbran Project came to an end after its 18 month period of activity, but the Volunteers involved with the project found that there was still so much interest in our local archaeology that the Ancient Cwmbran Society was formed to continue this work. The Ancient Cwmbran Society has continued to build upon the foundations laid down by the original project , and over several years built up a large membership made up of interested local people and experts alike.
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| '''Blaenau Gwent Heritage Forum (Fforwm Treftadaeth Blaenau Gwent)'''<br>Bedwellty House<br>11 Morgan St<br>Tredegar, Blaenau Gwent NP22 3NA UK<br>
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| Email: [mailto:carolyngarden9@gmail.com carolyngarden9@gmail.com]<br>Website: [https://blaenau-gwent-heritage-forum.co.uk/ Blaenau Gwent Heritage Forum]
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| :We are a group concerned with preserving this area’s rich history and heritage. We work closely with, but independent of, Blaenau Gwent County Borough Heritage Services. Our many activities include organising Heritage and Commemoration Days, delivering monthly talks on historical topics, producing a six-monthly journal, and publishing historical material relating to the area.
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| '''Blaina Heritage Action Group'''<br>Blaina Institute<br>High Street<br>Blaina, Abertillery NP13 3BN UK<br>Telephone: 01495 292025<br>
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| Email: [mailto:blainaheritagemuseum@talktalk.net blainaheritagemuseum@talktalk.net]<br>
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| Website: [http://blaina.gwentheritage.org.uk/ Blaina Heritage Action Group]<br>Website #2: [http://www.blaina.moonfruit.com/ The Blaina Heritage Centre]
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| :The Blaina Heritage Action Group's objective is to advance the education of the public in the history of Blaina. The Group has just opened their new state of art museum. The museum displays the heritage and history of Blaina and the local area. The facility includes brand-new displays including sections on the local coal and iron industries, chapels, schools, local celebrities, and a fully furnished reconstruction of a Victorian Welsh Kitchen. They also hold local census returns from 1871 through to 1901 and cemetery records that are an important resource for genealogists a local history researchers. They also hold a wealth of information on local history and personal records, from Chartism to rugby.
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| '''Caldicot and District Historical and Archaeological Society'''<br>Caldicot Scout Hut<br>Sandy Lane<br>Caldicot NP26 4NA UK<br>Telephone: 01291 425638<br>
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| Website: [http://www.caldicothistory.org.uk/ Caldicot and District Historical and Archaeological Society]<br>
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| Website #2: [https://www.facebook.com/pg/Caldicot-Local-History-Society-554266831271587/about/ Caldicot Local History Society]
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| :Caldicot Local History Society is an active and thriving group committed to sharing, discovering, promoting, and bringing to life all aspects of the rich history of Caldicot and surrounding villages.
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| '''Chepstow Archaeological Society'''<br>Chepstow Conservative Club<br>10 Moor St<br>Chepstow NP16 5DD UK<br>
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| Email: [mailto:DirectorofArchaelogy@Chepstow.org.uk DirectorofArchaelogy@Chepstow.org.uk]<br>Website: [http://chepstow.org.uk/ Chepstow Archaeological Society]
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| :Chepstow Archaeological Society aims to explore and understand the archaeology of Chepstow and the surrounding area and provides a focus for local people interested in its archaeology and history.
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| '''Chepstow Society'''<br>Drill Hall<br>Lower Church St<br>Chepstow NP16 5HJ UK<br>Telephone: 01291 625865<br>
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| Website: [http://www.chepstowsociety.co.uk/ Chepstow Society]
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| :We are a local society, formed in 1948 to explore and promote the remarkable history of the town, and to keep an eye on developments in the town.
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| '''Cwmbran Historical Society'''<br>R.A.F.A. Club<br>Forgehammer<br>Cwmbran, Torfaen NP44 3DQ UK<br>Email: [mailto:info@chs-cwmbran.co.uk info@chs-cwmbran.co.uk]<br>
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| Website: [http://www.chs-cwmbran.co.uk/1.html Cwmbran Historical Society]
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| :The Society was formed in 2003. It was apparent by the interest shown at the initial meetings that the past history of Cwmbran and surrounding areas should be preserved , photographed, and recorded for future generations and the people of Cwmbran; the Eastern Valley; Torfaen County Borough; Croesyceiliog and Llanyrafon community council; together with Cwmbran and Henllys community councils.
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| '''Gwent County History Association'''<br>Llangwm Village Hall<br>Pill Parks Way<br>Llangwm<br>Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire SA62 4HT UK<br>
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| Email: [mailto:kathleen.norton@ntlworld.com kathleen.norton@ntlworld.com]<br>Website: [http://gwenthistory.org.uk/ Gwent County History Association]
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| :The Association was established with the object of advancing the education of the general public through promoting the study of the history of Gwent and publishing a history of Gwent.
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| '''Gwent Family History Society'''<br> | |
| '''Blackwood Branch'''<br>
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| Staff Room<br>Blackwood Comprehensive School<br>Ty Isha Terr<br>Blackwood, Caerphiily NP12 1ER UK<br>
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| Email: [mailto:secretary.bla@gwentfhs.org.uk secretary.bla@gwentfhs.org.uk]<br>
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| Website: [https://gwentfhs.org.uk/aboutus/blackwood/ Blackwood Branch]<br>
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| '''Chepstow and Wye Valley Branch'''<br>
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| Room 1<br>Chepstow Leisure Centre<br>Welsh Street<br>Chepstow, Monmouthshire NP16 5LR UK<br>
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| Email: [mailto:secretary.che@gwentfhs.org.uk secretary.che@gwentfhs.org.uk]<br>
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| Website: [https://gwentfhs.org.uk/about_us/chepstow_branch/ Chepstow and Wye Valley Branch]<br>
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| '''Ebbw Vale and North Gwent Branch'''<br>
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| Bethel Methodist Church<br>Wesley Place<br>Beaufort<br>Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent NP23 5JS UK<br>
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| Email: [mailto:secretary.ebb@gwentfhs.org.uk secretary.ebb@gwentfhs.org.uk]<br>
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| Website: [https://gwentfhs.org.uk/about_us/ebbw_vale_branch/ Ebbw Vale and North Gwent Branch]<br>
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| '''Newport Branch'''<br>
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| Newport Civic Centre<br>Godfrey Rd<br>Newport NP20 4UR UK<br>
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| Email: [mailto:secretary.new@gwentfhs.org.uk secretary.new@gwentfhs.org.uk]<br>
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| Website: [https://gwentfhs.org.uk/aboutus/newport/ Newport Branch]<br>
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| '''Pontypool Branch'''<br>
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| St John's Church<br>Wainfelin<br>Pontypool, Torfaen NP4 6EQ UK<br>
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| Email: [mailto:secretary.pon@gwentfhs.org.uk secretary.pon@gwentfhs.org.uk]<br>
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| Website: [https://gwentfhs.org.uk/aboutus/pontypool/ Pontypool Branch]<br>
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| Email: [mailto:secretary@gwentfhs.org.uk secretary@gwentfhs.org.uk]<br>
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| Website: [https://gwentfhs.org.uk/ Gwent Family History Society]
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| :Our Society exists to encourage an interest in both family history and genealogy amongst the people of Gwent, and amongst those living elsewhere who may have ancestral connections with the historic county of Monmouthshire.
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| '''Llangwm Local History Group'''<br>Llangwm Village Hall<br>Pill Parks Way<br>Llangwm<br>Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire SA62 4HT UK<br>Telephone: 01291 650563<br>
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| Website: [http://www.llangwm.org.uk/history/index.html Llangwm Local History Group] | |
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| :The Group was formed with the main objectives to facilitate talks, presentations, and visits on local and county history and to engage in research on the local history of the area.
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| '''Monmouthshire Antiquarian Association'''<br>Llangwm Village Hall<br>Pill Parks Way<br>Llangwm<br>Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire SA62 4HT UK<br>
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| Email: [mailto:monmouthshireantiquarian@googlemail.com monmouthshireantiquarian@googlemail.com]<br>Website: [http://www.monmouthshireantiquarianassociation.org/ Monmouthshire Antiquarian Association]
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| :The Monmouthshire Antiquarian Association was founded in 1847 and was originally known as the Caerleon Antiquarian Association. The association has survived into the twenty-first century and has a strong membership and an important role in fostering the county’s archaeological and historical heritage.
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| '''Pontnewynydd History Society'''<br>Methodist Chapel<br>Hanbury Road<br>Pontnewynydd<br>Pontypool, Torfaen UK<br>Telephone: 07967 974636<br>
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| Website: [http://www.webster.uk.net/Hobbies-and-Interests/Pontnewynydd-History-Society/Home.aspx Pontnewynydd History Society]
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| :Pontnewynydd History Society was formed in May 2008 to develop public interest in all aspects of local history.
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| '''The Pontypool Local History Society'''<br>Pontypool Museum<br>Pontypool NP4 6JH UK<br>Email: [mailto:leswill0603@gmail.com leswill0603@gmail.com]<br>
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| Website: [http://opencharities.org/charities/500206 The Pontypool Local History Society]
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| '''Raglan Local History Group'''<br>Lady Chapel<br>St Cadoc's Church<br>Raglan UK<br>Email: [mailto:Webmaster@raglan-history.org.uk Webmaster@raglan-history.org.uk]<br>
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| Website: [http://raglan-parishes.org.uk/RLHG/index.html Raglan Local History Group]
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| :The objects of the Group are to encourage the study of local history and further research into the subject. These objects are pursued by means of meetings, lectures, visits to historical sites, publication of articles, exchange of information, and organizing activities to encourage the aims of the group.
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| '''Shirenewton Local History Society'''<br>Recreational Hall<br>Shirenewton<br>Chepstow NP16 6QP UK<br>
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| Email: [mailto:secretary@shirenewtonlocalhistorysociety.co.uk secretary@shirenewtonlocalhistorysociety.co.uk]<br>
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| Website: [http://www.shirenewtonlocalhistorysociety.co.uk/ Shirenewton Local History Society]
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| :The Society was established to support and stimulate the study and understanding of the local history of this corner of Wales. The society's area includes the villages of Shirenewton, Mynydd-bach, Earlswood, and West Newchurch, together with the adjacent parish of Itton-with-Howick.
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