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Family and local history societies often publish helpful journals, transcripts, compiled genealogies and host 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 and local history societies vary greatly in size and scope. Many are formally constituted bodies, with a constitution and bank account, publishing journals, transcripts, organising projects and running their own websites. Until 2020, most held regular in-person meetings and similar events. In that year, Covid-related restrictions brought these to a shuddering halt and frequently have spurred traditional organisations to adapt to online meetings and presentations. More recently, many societies have resumed traditional meetings, sometimes also offering online options. The best ways to check the current situation with a society of interest are to visit its website or social media page and, if necessary, seek clarification by email or message.<br>
In recent years, growing numbers of traditional societies have ventured into social media. Such platforms are also increasingly used by less formal groups of local and family historians, as they cost little or nothing to operate and enable ready recruitment of and interaction with likeminded people. This page includes traditional societies, stand-alone websites and online groups. It is probably not complete, particularly for the latter.<br>
A few of the societies listed are not based in Northamptonshire, but do have a significant involvement with the county.<br>
Addresses, where shown, are those for writing to societies.


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.
'''Aynho History Society'''<br>
Email: [mailto:petercole39@outlook.com petercole39@outlook.com]<br>
Website: [https://www.aynho.org/village_life/aynho-history-society/ Aynho History Society]<br>


==Regional Societies==
:The Society holds an archive of books, maps and photographs of local interest. Talks take place at Aynho, with summaries of ones previously given posted on the website.


'''CBA South Midlands Group'''<br>Email: [mailto:dp.ingham@albion-arch.com dp.ingham@albion-arch.com]<br>Website: [http://www.archaeologyuk.org/cbasm/ CBA South Midlands Group]
'''Barby Local History Group'''<br>
Email: [mailto:secretary@barbylhg.org.uk secretary@barbylhg.org.uk]<br>
Website: [http://barbylhg.org.uk/ Barby Local History Group]<br>


:The CBA South Midlands group, an autonomous local group under the umbrella of the national Council for British Archaeology. CBA South Midlands covers four counties –  Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire and Oxfordshire. They are an educational charity working to involve people in archaeology and to promote the appreciation and care of the historic environment for the benefit of the present and future generations.
:The Group has a growing collection of documents, photographs and artefacts relating to the village, which are used as the basis of publications and exhibitions. The website shares an extensive range of historical information and pictures as well as details of relevant publications and forthcoming activities.  


'''Lincoln Record Society'''<br>Robert Hardy Building<br>Bishop Grosseteste University College<br>Longdales Road<br>Lincoln, Lincolnshire LN1 3DY UK<br>
'''Blisworth Heritage Society'''<br>
Email: [mailto:communications@lincoln-record-society.org.uk communications@lincoln-record-society.org.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.lincoln-record-society.org.uk/ Lincoln Record Society]
Email: [mailto:web@blisworthheritage.org.uk web@blisworthheritage.org.uk]<br>
Website: [https://www.blisworthheritage.org.uk/ Blisworth Heritage Society]<br>


:The Society was founded in 1910 to print records and documents relating to the ancient county and diocese of Lincoln. The ancient diocese covered not only Lincolnshire, the second largest county of England, but also the wide area which lay within the medieval diocese: the counties of Lincoln, Leicester, Northampton, Rutland, Oxford, Bedford, Buckingham, Huntingdon and northern Hertford. Since 1910 the Society has published ninety nine volumes many of which are still in print.
:The Society provides members and visitors with opportunities to share and explore an interest in the heritage of Blisworth and the surrounding area. Activities include assembling and displaying a vast archive of local material both at Blisworth itself and through the website to a global audience. Much of the information on the site that has been gleaned from parish records and other sources is of great benefit to those interested in family history. In normal circumstances, monthly meetings are held at Blisworth.  


'''Milton Keynes Heritage Association'''<br>Website: [http://www.mkheritage.co.uk/ Milton Keynes Heritage Association]
'''Brackley & District History Society'''<br>
Email: [mailto:brackleyhistorysociety@hotmail.com brackleyhistorysociety@hotmail.com]<br>


:Milton Keynes Heritage Association formed in 1994 by a number of local heritage groups and museums, with the aim of encouraging and developing co-operation between organisations having an interest in heritage in Milton Keynes, North Buckinghamshire, and South Northamptonshire. It also has a central role in promoting heritage, by working closely with Councils and other agencies. MKHA has around 60 member organisations, with a broad range of interests and a wide geographical coverage from Buckingham in the west, Olney in the east, Towcester in the north, and Woburn Sands in the south.
'''Braunston History Society'''<br>
Website: [https://www.braunston.org.uk/org.aspx?n=Braunston-History-Society Braunston History Society]


'''Peterborough & District Family History Society'''<br>Salvation Army Citadel<br>1203 Bourges Blvd.<br>Peterborough, Northamptonshire PE1 2AU UK<br>
'''Brigstock Historical Society'''<br>
Telephone: 01733 203151<br>Email: [mailto:membership@peterborofhs.org.uk membership@peterborofhs.org.uk]<br>
Email: [mailto:sallywilks@mac.com sallywilks@mac.com]<br>
Website: [http://www.peterborofhs.org.uk/ Peterborough & District Family History Society]
Website: [https://www.brigstockcouncil.org.uk/historical-society.html Brigstock Historical Society]<br>


:The Peterborough and District Family History Society has now been established for a third of a century. During that time we have successfully raised the profile of family history within the local area, transcribing and indexing many thousands of records and assisting hundreds of people with their research.
:Organises talks and trips to local places of historic interest. Produces ‘Bygone Brigstock’ featuring articles about the village and interviews with older residents.


==Northamptonshire Societies==
''' Brington History Society '''<br>
Email: [mailto:susan.s.m.smith@btinternet.com susan.s.m.smith@btinternet.com]<br>


'''Brixworth History Society'''<br>Brixworth Village Hall<br>Holcot Road<br>Brixworth<br>Northampton, Northamptonshire NN6 9BS UK<br>
'''Brixworth History Society'''<br>
Email: [mailto:marian.coleman211@gmail.com marian.coleman211@gmail.com]<br>Website: [http://www.brixworthhistory.org/ Brixworth History Society]
Email: [mailto:pakirton6@gmail.com pakirton6@gmail.com]<br>Website: [http://www.brixworthhistory.org/ Brixworth History Society]<br>Social media: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/brixworthhistorysociety.co.uk Brixworth History Society]<br>


:Brixworth is set in the rural county of Northamptonshire and has a rich historical heritage.
:The Society shares articles, indexes and pictures on its website, as well as details of its publications. Meetings are normally held monthly at the Village Hall for presentations on matters of historic interest. The very active Facebook page had over 400 members in November 2022.


'''Cogenhoe and Whiston Heritage Society'''<br>7 Glebe Road<br>Cogenhoe<br>Northampton, Northamptonshire NN71NR UK<br>
'''Bugbrooke History Group'''<br>
Email: [mailto:enquiries@cogenhoeheritage.org.uk enquiries@cogenhoeheritage.org.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.cogenhoeheritage.org.uk/ Cogenhoe and Whiston Heritage Society]
Email: [mailto:frksp6@gmail.com frksp6@gmail.com]<br>
Website: [http://www.bugbrookelink.co.uk/history/ Bugbrooke History Group]<br>


:Cogenhoe & Whiston Heritage Society was founded in the year 2000 - we are now in our 15th year. During that time, our mandate has not wavered - to study record and stimulate interest in the heritage of our two villages and their surrounding areas.
:Organises meetings and walks. It has published three photographic books about the history of Bugbrooke.


'''Deanshanger Village Heritage Society'''<br>Deanshanger Community Centre<br>Deanshanger, Northamptonshire MK19 6HT UK<br>Telephone: 01908 564725<br>
'''Burton Latimer Heritage Society'''<br>
Website: [http://www.mkheritage.co.uk/dvhs/ Deanshanger Village Heritage Society]
Email: project@burtonlatimer.info<br>
Website: [https://www.burtonlatimer.info/ Burton Latimer – A Sense of Place]<br>
Social media: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1438526093121825 Burton Latimer Heritage]


:The Deanshanger Village Heritage Society has been formed for anyone who is interested in caring for the past, present and future of the village of Deanshanger in Northamptonshire.
: The Society undertakes research and shares information about the history of Burton Latimer. The searchable website is arranged by topic and includes an enormous collection of articles and illustrations along with details of projects in progress. In November 2022, membership of its Facebook group stood at over 2,000 people.


'''Dick Herne Braunston History Society'''<br>Braunston Village Hall<br>The Green/Welton Road<br>Braunston<br>Daventry, Northamptonshire  NN11 7HW UK<br>
'''Clay Coton'''<br>see Yelvertoft & Lilbourne History Group.
Telephone: 01788 901 179<br>Website: [http://www.braunston.org.uk/org.aspx?n=Dick-Herne-Braunston-History-Society Dick Herne Braunston History Society]


'''Eydon Historical Research Group'''<br>Royal Oak<br>6 Lime Avenue<br>Eydon<br>Daventry, Northamptonshire NN11 3PG UK<br>
'''Cogenhoe & Whiston Heritage Society'''<br>7 Glebe Road<br>Cogenhoe<br>Northampton, Northamptonshire NN71NR UK<br>
Email: [mailto:enquiries@cogenhoeheritage.org.uk enquiries@cogenhoeheritage.org.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.cogenhoeheritage.org.uk/ Cogenhoe & Whiston Heritage Society]
 
:We study, record and stimulate interest in the heritage of our two villages and their surrounding areas. The website showcases the Society’s activities, publications and YouTube channel. Meetings are held in Cogenhoe Village Hall.
 
'''Crick History Society'''<br>
Email: [mailto:beedeeturner@gmail.com beedeeturner@gmail.com]<br>
Website: [https://www.crickhistory.org/ Crick History Society]<br>
 
:The Society encourages interest in the history of Crick village by research and sharing knowledge of subject. It aims to create a record of the history of Crick village and establish an archive of that information for future generations, as well as organising a programme of talks and publications. The Society usually provides an article on village history in the quarterly 'Crick News' which goes to all houses in the village.
 
'''Deanshanger Village Heritage Society'''<br>
Email: [mailto:deanshangerheritage@gmail.com deanshangerheritage@gmail.com]<br> Website: [http://www.mkheritage.org.uk/deanshanger/ Deanshanger Village Heritage Society]
 
:The Society focuses on caring for the past, present and future of the village of Deanshanger. Details of its activities can be seen at the Society's website.
 
'''Duston Local History Society'''<br>
Website: [https://www.duston-pc.gov.uk/duston-local-history-group.html Duston Local History Society]<br>
 
:Newsletters containing a variety of local history articles can be downloaded from the website.
 
'''East Haddon History Society'''<br>
Email: [mailto:rm@btinternet.com rm@btinternet.com]<br>
Website: [http://www.ehhs.org.uk/index.html East Haddon History Society]
 
: The website showcases a range of pictures, documents and articles about the history of East Haddon. There are sections about East Haddon Hall, the parish church, the old chapel and a variety of local people, buildings and other topics. The Society runs a programme of meetings and events.
 
'''Elkington'''<br>see Yelvertoft & Lilbourne History Group.
 
'''Eydon Historical Research Group'''<br>c/o 30a High Street<br>Eydon<br>Daventry, Northamptonshire NN11 3PP UK<br>
Email: [mailto:web.enquiry@eydonhistoricalresearchgroup.org web.enquiry@eydonhistoricalresearchgroup.org]<br>
Email: [mailto:web.enquiry@eydonhistoricalresearchgroup.org web.enquiry@eydonhistoricalresearchgroup.org]<br>
Website: [http://www.eydonhistoricalresearchgroup.org/ Eydon Historical Research Group]
Website: [http://www.eydonhistoricalresearchgroup.org/ Eydon Historical Research Group]


:Aim is to actively research the history of Eydon and its inhabitants and to publish our findings.
:The Society actively researches the history of Eydon and its inhabitants and publishes its findings. The website includes a searchable photo archive, an outline of the history of the village and provides a family history forum. It also sets out details of a series of booklets on various aspects of the history of the parish.


'''Finedon Local History Society'''<br>The Friends’ Meeting House<br>High Street<br>Finedon<br>Wellingborough, Northamptonshire NN9 5JN UK<br>
'''Far Cotton History Group'''<br>
Website: [http://finedonlocalhistorysociety.finedon.org.uk/ Finedon Local History Society]
Email: [mailto:committee@hardingstonehistory.org.uk committee@hardingstonehistory.org.uk]<br>
Website: [https://fchg.org.uk/ Far Cotton History Group]<br>
Social media: [https://www.facebook.com/FarCottonHistoryGroup Far Cotton History Group]<br>


:Finedon’s History Society is a group of dedicated local historians whose aim is to record the rich history of Finedon and to keep the town’s past alive.
:Originally a small settlement in the parish of Hardingstone, Far Cotton is now part of the built-up area of Northampton. The Group collects and shares information about the history of Far Cotton since 1800. Its Facebook group provides a steady stream of pictures, questions and answers on the subject. In normal circumstances, there is a programme of meetings.


'''Gretton Local History Society'''<br>Gretton Village Hall<br>61 Kirby Road<br>Gretton<br>Corby, Northamptonshire NN17 3DB UK<br>Telehone: 01536 771102<br>
'''Finedon Local History Society'''<br>c/o 42 Belvoir Drive<br>Barton Seagrave<br>Kettering, Northamptonshire NN15 6RB UK<br>
Email: [mailto:anncraske@btinternet.com anncraske@btinternet.com]<br>Website: [http://www.gretthistory.org.uk/ Gretton Local History Society]
Email: [mailto:finedonlhs@outlook.com finedonlhs@outlook.com]<br>
Website: [https://www.finedonlocalhistorysociety.co.uk/ Finedon Local History Society]


:The Gretton Local History Society was formed in 1989, and has gradually accumulated a substantial archive of memories, documents and photographs, some of which were used to mount an exhibition in 1994. We are always pleased to receive anything which is of local interest, memories, photographs, or documents, all of which add to the portrait of Gretton in the past.
:The Society researches, records and promotes the history of Finedon and its inhabitants. Its archives include over 2000 photographic images, many of which can be seen on the website along with details of its newsletters, publications and meetings.  


'''Irchester Parish Historical Society'''<br>Irchester Library<br>33-35 High Street<br>Irchester<br>Wellingborough, Northamptonshire NN29 7AA UK<br>
'''Great Doddington Heritage Group'''<br>
Telephone: 01933 382476<br>Mobile: 07890 797702<br>Email: [mailto:jpcarr01@hotmail.com jpcarr01@hotmail.com]<br>Website: [http://www.iphs.org.uk/ Irchester Parish Historical Society]
Email: [mailto:gdheritage2010@yahoo.co.uk gdheritage2010@yahoo.co.uk]<br>Website: [https://greatdoddingtonheritagegroup.wordpress.com/ Great Doddington Heritage Group]<br>Social media: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/124890854947392 Great Doddington Heritage Group]<br>


:The Aims of the Society are the promotion and awareness of local history to stimulate public interest, to support both children and adults in the study of our local history, and to maintain and expand the collection of artefacts connected with the Parish of Irchester.
'''Gretton Local History Society'''<br>Telephone: 01536 771102<br>
Email: [mailto:anncraske@btinternet.com anncraske@btinternet.com]


'''Middle Nene Archaeological Group'''<br>Glapthorn Village Hall<br>Main Street<br>Peterborough, Northamptonshire PE8 5BE UK<br>Telephone: 01733 241206<br>
:The Society has a substantial archive of memories, documents and photographs. It is always pleased to receive such items of local interest which can add more to the overall portrait of Gretton in the past. Meetings are held at Gretton Village Hall.
 
'''Guilsborough Historical History''' <br>Social media: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1695844850674183 Guilsborough Historical Society]
 
:The Society collects and shares material about the history of Guilsborough, including illustrations such as photographs and post cards. The period covered ranges from the far past to more recent times that are still within living memory. Its active Facebook group had over 450 members in November 2022.
 
'''Hardingstone History Society'''<br>
Email: [mailto:committee@hardingstonehistory.org.uk committee@hardingstonehistory.org.uk]<br>
Website: [http://www.hardingstonehistory.org.uk/ Hardingstone History Society]<br>
 
:The website provides an array of photographs and numerous articles about the history of Hardingstone and people who have lived there. The Society runs a programme of meetings.
 
'''Haselbech'''<br>see Naseby, Thornby & Haselbech Village History.
 
'''Higham Ferrers Archaeology & Research Society'''<br>
Email: [mailto:patbarber2014@hotmail.com patbarber2014@hotmail.com]
 
'''Husbands Bosworth Historical Society'''<br>
Website: [https://www.husbandsbosworth.info/ Husbands Bosworth Historical Society]<br>
Social media: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/272695217522006 Husbands Bosworth Historical Society]
:The Society promotes and preserves the heritage of this Leicestershire village which is immediately north of the border with Northamptonshire. It holds a vast archive of photographs, documents and artifacts and shares information and pictures in its social media group and publications.
 
'''Irchester Parish Historical Society'''<br>Email: [mailto:jpcarr01@hotmail.com jpcarr01@hotmail.com]<br>Social media: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/324327316216830 Irchester Past]<br>
 
:The Society promotes awareness of local history and supports both children and adults in the study of our heritage, maintaining and expanding its collection of artefacts connected with Irchester.
 
'''Irthlingborough Historical Society'''<br>
Email: [mailto:roy.york@btinternet.com roy.york@btinternet.com]<br>Website: [https://www.erdiburn.org/ Irthlingborough Historical Society]<br>Social media: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1998286590406873 Irthlingborough Historical Society]<br>
 
:The Society researches local history, publishes books and booklets and has occasional exhibitions. This is supplemented by about four speakers per year and trips out in the summer.
 
'''Kettering Civic Society'''<br>
Email: [mailto:kettcivic@gmail.com kettcivic@gmail.com]<br>Website: [http://www.ketteringcivicsociety.net/ Kettering Civic Society]<br>Social media: [https://www.facebook.com/ketteringcivicsociety Kettering Civic Society]<br>
 
:The Society publishes books, and other literature, as well as having meetings, lectures, exhibitions and cultural visits.
 
'''King’s Cliffe Heritage'''<br>
Email: [mailto:admin@kingscliffeheritage.org admin@kingscliffeheritage.org]<br>
Website: [http://www.kingscliffeheritage.org/ King’s Cliffe Heritage]<br>
 
: King's Cliffe Heritage gathers and records photographs, documents, records and artefacts about the village's interesting past.  The website is a window into its growing digital archive. It offers a wealth of images and searchable information for you to explore throughout the site.
 
'''Lilbourne'''<br>see Yelvertoft & Lilbourne History Group.
 
'''Lincoln Record Society'''<br>
Email: [mailto:communications@lincoln-record-society.org.uk communications@lincoln-record-society.org.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.lincoln-record-society.org.uk/ Lincoln Record Society]<br>Social media: [https://www.facebook.com/Lincoln-Record-Society-460666607278116 Lincoln Record Society]<br>
 
:The Society prints records and documents relating to the ancient county and diocese of Lincoln. The website gives details of publications in print, some of which may include early material relating to Northamptonshire as it was part of the diocese of Lincoln until 1541.
 
'''Market Harborough Historical Society'''<br>
Email: [mailto:kingsthorpe51@gmail.com kingsthorpe51@gmail.com]<br>
Website: [https://www.harboroughmuseum.org.uk/market-harborough-historical-society/ Market Harborough Historical Society]<br>
 
:The Society is a registered charity promoting interest in the history and archaeology of Market Harborough and the surrounding area (which extends into Northamptonshire). It holds monthly talks from October to May as well as hosting an annual local history conference and organising local field trips. It publishes ‘The Harborough Historian’ - many articles from its earlier editions are available to download from the Society’s website.
 
'''Middle Nene Archaeological Group'''<br>
Email: [mailto:contact@midnag.org.uk contact@midnag.org.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.midnag.org.uk/ Middle Nene Archaeological Group]
Email: [mailto:contact@midnag.org.uk contact@midnag.org.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.midnag.org.uk/ Middle Nene Archaeological Group]


'''Northamptonshire Archaeological Society'''<br>Humfrey Rooms of Northamptonshire Natural History Society<br>10 Castillain Terrace<br>Northampton, Northamptonshire NN1 1LD UK<br>Email: [mailto:nas196674@gmail.com nas196674@gmail.com]<br>Website: [http://northants-archaeology.org.uk/ Northamptonshire Archaeological Society (NAS)]
'''Milton Keynes Heritage Association'''<br>Website: [http://www.mkheritage.org.uk/ Milton Keynes Heritage Association]
 
:The association fosters cooperation between heritage groups and museums in the vicinity of Milton Keynes. Members in Northamptonshire are Cosgrove & Furtho, Deanshanger Village Heritage Society, Historic Towcester Survey, Potterspury History Group, Roade Local History Society, Towcester & District Local History Society, West Haddon Local History Group, Yardley Gobion Local History Group & Yardley Hastings Society.
 
'''Milton Malsor Historical Society'''<br>
Email: [mailto:info@miltonmalsorhistory.org.uk info@miltonmalsorhistory.org.uk]<br>
Website: [http://miltonmalsorhistory.org.uk/ Milton Malsor Historical Society]
 
:The website includes a well-stocked gallery of photographs and documents, many articles about particular aspects of the history of Milton Malsor and details of publications available.
 
'''Naseby, Thornby & Haselbech History'''<br>Email: [mailto:francishowcutt@gmail.com Naseby, Thornby & Haselbech Village History]<br>
Social media: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/281123939759600 Naseby Village History]
 
:This Group is for anyone interested in the history of Naseby, Thornby and Haselbech and the people who have lived there. Membership stood at over 420 in November 2022. A regular stream of posts shares the results of research, memories and pictures. The group fosters cooperation as members reach out with their questions and answers.
 
'''Northampton Heritage Hunters'''<br>
Website: [https://www.northamptonheritagehunters.co.uk/ Northampton Heritage Hunters]<br>
 
:A local history group dedicated to researching Northampton’s past and recording memories. Details of its publications can be found on the website. Meetings are held at Northampton.
 
'''Northampton Old Faces'''<br>
Social media: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1444977242404160/ Northampton Old Faces]
 
:Group with over 32,700 members sharing a massive collection of photographs and memories relating to Northampton and its people. Postings are mainly, but not exclusively, from the 20th century.
 
'''Northampton Past'''<br>
Social media: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/Northamptonpast Northampton Past]
 
:This Group of over 20,000 members shares memories of the town and adjoining villages, including pictures, videos and conversation. Pictures of particular places and topics can be accessed through a series of indexed folders.
 
'''Northampton Photos & Social History'''<br>
Social media: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/northamptonphotos/ Northampton Photos & Social History]
 
:Group of over 14,300 members covering Northampton and nearby areas. It is allied to Northampton Old Faces group and also showcases a wide range of pictures and memories.


:The Northamptonshire Archaeological Society (NAS) was formed in 1974 to promote the study and appreciation of the Archaeology and History of the county.
'''Northamptonshire Archaeological Society'''<br>Email: [mailto:nas196674@gmail.com nas196674@gmail.com]<br>Website: [http://northants-archaeology.org.uk/ Northamptonshire Archaeological Society]<br>
Social media: [https://www.facebook.com/Northamptonshire-Archaeological-Society-150763944988956 Northamptonshire Archaeological Society]
 
:The Society publishes an annual journal which contains detailed excavation reports as well as notes and summaries describing current fieldwork. A newsletter provides details of lectures and site visits. Information about recent discoveries, events and available publications can be seen on the website.
 
'''Northamptonshire Battlefields Society'''<br>
Email: [mailto:Northampton.battlefields@gmail.com Northampton.battlefields@gmail.com]<br>
Website: [https://northantsbattles.com/ Northamptonshire Battlefields Society]<br>
Social Media: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/169896159776911 Northamptonshire Battlefields Society]
 
:The Society works to promote and preserve the county’s battlefield heritage. It shares a vast range of relevant information on its website and via social media and brings its mobile exhibition stand to a variety of relevant events. The material on the website includes richly-illustrated articles about the many battles that have taken place in Northamptonshire as well as details of the Society’s growing list of publications. The Society runs a programme of meetings and events.
 
'''Northamptonshire Black History Association'''<br>
Email: [mailto:admin@northants-black-history.org.uk admin@northants-black-history.org.uk]<br>


'''Northamptonshire Family History Society'''<br>
'''Northamptonshire Family History Society'''<br>
'''Kettering'''<br>Corn Market Hall<br>42 London Rd<br>Kettering, Northumberland NN15 7QA UK<br>Email: [mailto:info4kettering@northants-fhs.org info4kettering@northants-fhs.org]<br>
Email: [mailto:info@northants-fhs.org info@northants-fhs.org]<br>
'''Northampton'''<br>Weston Favell Parish Hall<br>Booth Ln S<br>Northampton, Northumberland NN3 3NS UK<br>Telephone: 07758 208450<br>
Website: [http://www.northants-fhs.org/ Northamptonshire Family History Society]<br>Social media: [https://www.facebook.com/northantsfhs/ Northamptonshire Family History Society]<br>
Email: [mailto:secretary@northants-fhs.org secretary@northants-fhs.org]<br>
'''Oundle'''<br>Fletton House<br>Fletton Way<br>Glapthorpe Road<br>Oundle, Northumberland PE8 4JA UK<br>Telephone: 01832 270061<br>
Email: [mailto:oundleinfo@northants-fhs.org oundleinfo@northants-fhs.org]<br>
'''Rushden'''<br>Hall of South End Infants School<br>Wymington Road<br>Rushden, Northumberland NN10 9JU UK<br>Telephone: 01933 314831<br>
Email: [mailto:rushdeninfo@northants-fhs.org rushdeninfo@northants-fhs.org]<br>
Website: [http://www.northants-fhs.org/ Northamptonshire Family History Society]


:The main aims of the Society are to advance the study of genealogy and family history with special emphasis on the County of Northamptonshire; to assist members in their research by suggesting methods of obtaining information, producing journals and by arranging meetings and lectures; to transcribe and index original documents, monumental inscriptions and other material; and to collaborate with organisations and bodies who have custody of records.
:The Society provides a range of free resources on its website, along with details of its indexing and transcription projects and publications. Members receive a journal four times a year and are encouraged to cooperate in pursuing their shared interests. Monthly meetings take place at Northampton and Kettering as well as online options.
 
'''Northamptonshire Heritage Forum'''<br>
Email: [mailto:northamptonshireheritageforum@gmail.com northamptonshireheritageforum@gmail.com]<br>
Website: [http://www.northamptonshireheritageforum.co.uk/ Northamptonshire Heritage Forum]<br>
 
: Northamptonshire Heritage Forum supports and promotes museums, galleries, historic houses, heritage sites and history societies across Northamptonshire. Its website also showcases awards made for particularly notable achievements. Information is included about volunteering opportunities, speakers and other resources. Its annual publication ‘Hindsight’ features research on the history and heritage of the county and a quarterly newsletter keeps readers up-to-date. Individuals as well as organisations are welcome to enrol.


'''Northamptonshire Industrial Archaeology Group'''<br>Email: [mailto:secretary@niag.org.uk secretary@niag.org.uk]<br>
'''Northamptonshire Industrial Archaeology Group'''<br>Email: [mailto:secretary@niag.org.uk secretary@niag.org.uk]<br>
Website: [https://www.niag.org.uk/index.php Northamptonshire Industrial Archaeology Group]
Website: [https://www.niag.org.uk/index.php Northamptonshire Industrial Archaeology Group]


:NIAG was formed with the aims to co-ordinate the study of industrial heritage in Northamptonshire; to encourage and assist with the promotion of industrial heritage in the county, including the production of occasional publications; and to provide through meetings and other activities a means of exchanging ideas, information and views of persons interested in industrial archaeology and its heritage in Northamptonshire.
:The Group co-ordinates the study of industrial heritage in Northamptonshire. Its website provides details of relevant events and publications.


'''Peterborough Local History Society'''<br>St Marks Hall<br>82 Lincoln Rd<br>Boroughbury<br>Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE1 2SN UK<br>
'''Northamptonshire Record Society'''<br>Wootton Hall Park<br>Northampton NN4 8BQ  UK<br>
Email: [mailto:enquiries@northamptonshirerecordsociety.org.uk enquiries@northamptonshirerecordsociety.org.uk]<br>
Website: [http://www.northamptonshirerecordsociety.org.uk/ Northamptonshire Record Society]<br>
Social Media: [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086134402158 Northamptonshire Record Society]
 
:The Society preserves and publishes records of the ancient county of Northamptonshire. Its rooms at the County Record Office include a notable members’ library focussing on local history. Publications range from “Northamptonshire Past & Present” (NP&P), which is an annual collection of learned articles, to a variety of books which are issued to members and available for purchase by others. The website – freely available to the world at large - is a mine of material about the history of the county. It features PDF files of volumes such as the transcript of Northamptonshire Militia Lists 1777 and the issues of NP&P that were originally published during the periods 1948-1983 & 2000-2020.
:Within three months of being founded in October 2022, its Facebook page attracted over 350 followers.
 
'''Northamptonshire Victoria County History Trust'''<br>
Email: [mailto:northantsvch@hotmail.com northantsvch@hotmail.com]<br>Website: [https://www.history.ac.uk/research/victoria-county-history/county-histories-progress/northamptonshire Northamptonshire Victoria County History Trust]<br>
:Northamptonshire VCH Trust is currently supporting work on a volume covering Towcester Hundred. The team working on this includes volunteers and other contributors who are researching and writing the history of the town and the surrounding villages. The website contains further details.
 
'''Oundle Historical Society'''<br>
Email: [mailto:oundlehistoricalsociety@gmail.com oundlehistoricalsociety@gmail.com]<br>Website: [http://www.oundlehistoricalsociety.org.uk/ Oundle Historical Society]
 
:The Society carries out research and arranges talks. Details of its publications can be found on the website.
 
'''Peterborough & District Family History Society'''<br>Email: [mailto:secretarypdfhs@gmail.com secretarypdfhs@gmail.com]<br>
Website: [http://www.peterborofhs.org.uk/ Peterborough & District Family History Society]<br>Social media: [https://www.facebook.com/PeterboroughFamilyHistorySociety Peterborough & District Family History Society]<br>
 
:The Society has organised extensive transcription and indexing of local records. It maintains contact with members and with the world at large through the website, a monthly newsletter and media such as Facebook and Twitter. Members have direct online access to over 190,000 names. Whilst normal meetings are suspended, members’ Zoom meetings are arranged on a regular basis.
 
'''Peterborough Local History Society'''<br>
Website: [http://peterboroughlocalhistorysociety.co.uk/ Peterborough Local History Society]
Website: [http://peterboroughlocalhistorysociety.co.uk/ Peterborough Local History Society]


:Peterborough Local History Society was formed in 1991 by a group of individuals who believed that the city needed an association where people could come together to share and enjoy the history of this area.
:The Society was formed in 1991 by a group of individuals who believed that the city needed an association where people could come together to share and enjoy the history of this area.


'''Roade Local History Society'''<br>St Mary’s Church Hall<br>Hartwell Rd<br>Roade<br>Northampton, Northamptonshire NN7 2NT UK<br>
'''Pitsford Past and Present'''<br>
Telephone: 01604 864498/01604 862369<br>Email: [mailto:information@roadehistorysociety.org.uk information@roadehistorysociety.org.uk]<br>
Social media: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/pitsford Pitsford Past and Present]<br>
Website: [http://www.roadehistorysociety.org.uk/ Roade Local History Society]


'''Rushden and District History Society'''<br>South End Junior School<br>Wymington Rd<br>Rushden, Northamptonshire NN10 9JU UK<br>
:This Group of over 300 members shares pictures, memories and history of Pitsford and the people who have lived there, mainly but not exclusively from the 20th century.  
Email: [mailto:project@rushdenheritage.co.uk project@rushdenheritage.co.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.rushdenheritage.co.uk/ Rushden and District History Society]


'''Spratton Local History Society'''<br>Spratton Village Hall<br>39a Brixworth Road<br>Spratton<br>Northampton, Northamptonshire NN6 8HH UK<br>
'''Potterspury History Group'''<br>
Email: [mailto:information@sprattonhistory.org information@sprattonhistory.org]<br>Website: [http://www.sprattonhistory.org/ Spratton Local History Society]
Social media: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/240240530200049/ Potterspury History Group]


:Spratton Local History Society was founded in 1999 with the aim of bringing together people with an interest in the history of Spratton, Northamptonshire and the surrounding area.
:This Group exists to foster an interest in the history of the village and surrounding area. By November 2022, it had already attracted 375 members.


'''Thrapston District Historical Society'''<br>St James Church Hall<br>Church Walk<br>Thrapston, Kettering NN14 4NP UK<br>Telephone: 01832 731047<br>
'''Roade Local History Society'''<br>c/o Brown's Lodge<br>6 Church End<br>Roade<br>Northamptonshire NN7 2NP UK<br>Email: [mailto:information@roadehistorysociety.org.uk information@roadehistorysociety.org.uk]<br>Website: [https://roaderemembered.org.uk/ Roade Remembered]<br>
Website: [http://www.roadehistorysociety.org.uk/ Roade Local History Society]<br>Social media: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/227038190709737 Roade Remembered]<br>
 
:The Society offers a programme of talks and shares a vast amount of information and pictures through its online presence.
:The 'Roade Remembered' website shares much of Roade’s past, present and future with collections of historical documents, maps, images, and photographs. Its archives can help you discover local family history and there are links to many other relevant sites.
:The original 'Roade Local History Society' website contains some archival material that has not been transferred to the new site.
 
'''Rushden & District History Society'''<br>
Email: [mailto:project@rushdenheritage.co.uk project@rushdenheritage.co.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.rdhs.org.uk/ Rushden and District History Society]<br>
:The website includes an enormous treasure chest of articles and illustrations along with details of continuing progress in investigating and presenting the history of the area.
 
'''Spratton Local History Society'''<br>9 Church Road<br>Spratton<br>Northampton NN6 8HR UK<br>
Email: [mailto:information@sprattonhistory.org information@sprattonhistory.org]<br>Website: [http://www.sprattonhistory.org/ Spratton Local History Society]<br>Social media: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/385619114860704 Spratton Local History Group]<br>
:The website includes a wealth of material about village history, local genealogy and a photographic archive as well as details of publications about the history of Spratton and people who have lived there.
 
'''Stanford on Avon'''<br>see Yelvertoft & Lilbourne History Group.
 
'''Sulby'''<br>see Welford & Sulby Historical Society.
 
'''Sulgrave History Society'''<br>
Email: [mailto:martinrss@tiscali.co.uk martinrss@tiscali.co.uk]<br>Website: [https://sulgrave.org/sulgrave-history-society/ Sulgrave History Society]<br>
:Projects by society members include the recording of oral history, other research and publications.
 
'''Syresham & District History Society'''<br>
Email:[mailto:ianjdraper@btinternet.com ianjdraper@btinternet.com]<br>
Website:[http://www.syreshamvillage.com/history-society.html Syresham & District History Society]<br>
 
:The Society encourages the preservation and recording of local history and artefacts. It arranges visits to places of historic interest and holds monthly meetings with talks on a wide range of historical topics.
 
'''Thornby'''<br>see Naseby, Thornby & Haselbech Village History.
 
'''Thrapston District Historical Society'''<br>
Email: [mailto:thrapstonhistorysoc@gmail.com thrapstonhistorysoc@gmail.com]<br>Website: [http://www.thrapstonhistorysoc.co.uk/ Thrapston District Historical Society]
Email: [mailto:thrapstonhistorysoc@gmail.com thrapstonhistorysoc@gmail.com]<br>Website: [http://www.thrapstonhistorysoc.co.uk/ Thrapston District Historical Society]


:The Thrapston District Historical Society was established in 1965 to preserve the heritage of Thrapston District and its inhabitants.  The Society's activities include monthly meetings on local and family history, visits to local heritage sites, and the development of a digital archive which includes oral history.
:The Society is developing a digital archive which includes oral history. Details of meetings and publications can be seen on the website.


'''Towcester & District Local History Society'''<br>Riverside Centre<br>Islington Road<br>Towcester, Northamptonshire NN12 6AU UK<br>
'''Towcester & District Local History Society'''<br>9 Calvert Road<br>Greens Norton<br>Towcester, Northamptonshire NN12 8DD UK<br>
Telephone: 01327 351782<br>Email: [mailto:tdlhs@mkheritage.co.uk tdlhs@mkheritage.co.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.mkheritage.co.uk/tdlhs/ Towcester & District Local History Society]
Telephone: 01327 351782<br>Email: [mailto:tdlhs@mkheritage.co.uk tdlhs@mkheritage.co.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.mkheritage.org.uk/tdlhs/ Towcester & District Local History Society]


:The aims of the Society are to find out about the history of Towcester and to publicise what has been discovered.
:The website includes accounts of the history of Towcester, its people and buildings with extensive illustrations. There is a considerable amount of information useful for those researching family history in the vicinity. Monthly meetings currently take place on Zoom.


'''Upper Nene Archaeological Society'''<br>Piddington Villa Museum<br>Chapel End<br>Piddington, Northamptonshire NN7 2DD UK<br>
'''Upper Nene Archaeological Society'''<br>Piddington Villa Museum<br>Chapel End<br>Piddington, Northamptonshire NN7 2DD UK<br>
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Website: [http://www.unas.org.uk/ Upper Nene Archaeological Society]
Website: [http://www.unas.org.uk/ Upper Nene Archaeological Society]


:The objects of the Society shall be the discovery, identification, investigation and recording of archaeological sites, and the preservation, where practicable, of items of archaeological or historical interest, and to promote the study of archaeology by any other means.
:Piddington Villa Museum helps visitors appreciate the structure of that Roman property and how its inhabitants and neighbours lived. The Society also provides a range of other educational services.


'''Welford and Sulby Historical Society'''<br>Email: [mailto:wright22@skynet.co.uk wright22@skynet.co.uk]<br>
'''Welford & Sulby Historical Society'''<br>Email: [mailto:wright22@skynet.co.uk wright22@skynet.co.uk]<br>
Website: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/211760366142688/ Welford and Sulby Historical Society]
Social media: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/211760366142688/ Welford and Sulby Historical Society]


:Since the Society was launched in 2018, we have attracted a good turnout for our monthly meetings (subject to Covid restrictions). The very active Facebook page group had almost 400 members in March 2021.
:The Society focuses on acquiring, cataloguing, contextualising and making available information and items of historical interest relating to Welford and Sulby. Since it was launched in 2018, we have attracted a good turnout for our monthly meetings (subject to Covid restrictions). The very active Facebook page group had over 560 members in November 2022.


'''West Haddon Local History Group'''<br>Email: [mailto:wjraybould@gmail.com wjraybould@gmail.com]<br>
'''West Haddon Local History Group'''<br>Email: [mailto:wjraybould@gmail.com wjraybould@gmail.com]<br>
Website: [http://www.westhaddonhistory.org/ West Haddon Local History Group]
Website: [http://www.westhaddonhistory.org/ West Haddon Local History Group]


:Members of West Haddon Local History Group have been gathering information about the history of the village since the early 1980s and we’re still trying to fit pieces together, like a jigsaw, to build up pictures of life here in the past. This site will present what we have found, not only from documents, such as Census returns, parish registers, wills and property deeds, but also from material evidence, such as buildings and gravestones, and from the memories of villagers who have been kind enough, over the years, to share with us what they remembered.
:The website presents a well-illustrated range of material assembled by members of the Group, based on archival research and also the recollections of local residents.  Visitors to the site can find an outline of the history of the village and articles about notable residents, as well as sections that focus on education, the war years and trade.
 
''' Old Photos of West Haddon'''<br>Social media: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/236410693205127 Old Photos of West Haddon]
 
:A place to share old photographs of West Haddon and its people.
 
'''Wellingborough Archaeological and Historical Society'''<br>
Email: [mailto:marytraxton@gmail.com marytraxton@gmail.com]<br>
 
:Meetings are held, usually on the last Monday of the month at 7.30pm, Friends Meeting House, St John Street, Wellingborough NN8 4LG.
 
'''Wellingborough Now & Then'''<br>Social media: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/wellingborough/about Wellingborough Now & Then]
 
:This Group, with over 20,000 members, presents an archive of photographs as well as opportunities to exchange stories and catch up with old acquaintances. There are over 60 albums, categorised by areas of the town.
 
'''Whilton Local History Society'''<br>Email: [mailto:anthea@hiscockfamily.co.uk anthea@hiscockfamily.co.uk]<br>
Website: [https://whiltonlhs.org/ Whilton Local History Society]
 
:As well as providing details of meetings and outings, the website showcases a number of publications about the locality and those who have lived there.
 
'''Whiston'''<br>see Cogenhoe & Whiston Heritage Society.


'''Wollaston Heritage Society'''<br>Telephone: 01933 664249<br>Email: [mailto:wollastonmuseum@yahoo.co.uk wollastonmuseum@yahoo.co.uk]<br>
'''Wollaston Heritage Society'''<br>Wollaston Museum<br>102 High Street<br>
Website: [http://beta.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?subid=0&regid=271530 Wollaston Heritage Society]
Wollaston, Northamptonshire NN29 7BJ<br>Email: [mailto:wollastonmuseum@yahoo.co.uk wollastonmuseum@yahoo.co.uk]<br>
Website: [https://www.wollastonheritage.org/ Wollaston Heritage Society]


:The Society exists to preserve what is known of the village's past through documents, photographs, archaeological finds, and artefacts from local industry and family life. The main activities are the operating and maintenance of Wollaston Museum, regular fund-raising events, educational, and social events.
:The Society's collections include a variety of documents, photographs, archaeological finds and artefacts connected with the history of the village and its people. These items are housed at the Museum. Much information about them and related subjects are presented on the well-illustrated website.


'''Yardley Gobion Local History Group'''<br>Yardley Gobion Village Hall<br>Chestnut Rd<br>Yardley Gobion<br>Towcester, Northamptonshire NN12 7TW UK<br>
'''Yardley Gobion Local History Group'''<br>
Email: [mailto:babskingyg@talktalk.net babskingyg@talktalk.net]<br>
Email: [mailto:babskingyg@talktalk.net babskingyg@talktalk.net]<br>
Website: [http://www.mkheritage.co.uk/yghg/ Yardley Gobion Local History Group]
Website: [http://www.mkheritage.org.uk/yghg/ Yardley Gobion Local History Group]
 
:The well-illustrated website includes much material about the history of the village, local people and associated topics. Its substantial database is a gold mine for those interested in the history of local families.
 
'''Yardley Hastings Society'''<br>
Website: [http://mkheritage.org.uk/yhhs/ Yardley Hastings Society]
 
:The Society aims to produce a pictorial and factual history of Yardley Hastings. It has already assembled a searchable online collection of photographs and information from historical documents.
 
'''Yelvertoft & Lilbourne History Group'''<br>
Email: [mailto:yelvertofthistory@gmail.com yelvertofthistory@gmail.com]<br>
Website: [https://yelvertofthistorygroup.wordpress.com/ Yelvertoft & Lilbourne History Group]<br>
 
:The Group researches and shares the history of Yelvertoft and Lilbourne, as well as Clay Coton, Elkington & Stanford on Avon which are nearby. Activities include collecting and preserving local archives and artifacts. Group meetings are normally held monthly at Yelvertoft (January to November).


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Family and local history societies vary greatly in size and scope. Many are formally constituted bodies, with a constitution and bank account, publishing journals, transcripts, organising projects and running their own websites. Until 2020, most held regular in-person meetings and similar events. In that year, Covid-related restrictions brought these to a shuddering halt and frequently have spurred traditional organisations to adapt to online meetings and presentations. More recently, many societies have resumed traditional meetings, sometimes also offering online options. The best ways to check the current situation with a society of interest are to visit its website or social media page and, if necessary, seek clarification by email or message.
In recent years, growing numbers of traditional societies have ventured into social media. Such platforms are also increasingly used by less formal groups of local and family historians, as they cost little or nothing to operate and enable ready recruitment of and interaction with likeminded people. This page includes traditional societies, stand-alone websites and online groups. It is probably not complete, particularly for the latter.
A few of the societies listed are not based in Northamptonshire, but do have a significant involvement with the county.
Addresses, where shown, are those for writing to societies.

Aynho History Society
Email: petercole39@outlook.com
Website: Aynho History Society

The Society holds an archive of books, maps and photographs of local interest. Talks take place at Aynho, with summaries of ones previously given posted on the website.

Barby Local History Group
Email: secretary@barbylhg.org.uk
Website: Barby Local History Group

The Group has a growing collection of documents, photographs and artefacts relating to the village, which are used as the basis of publications and exhibitions. The website shares an extensive range of historical information and pictures as well as details of relevant publications and forthcoming activities.

Blisworth Heritage Society
Email: web@blisworthheritage.org.uk
Website: Blisworth Heritage Society

The Society provides members and visitors with opportunities to share and explore an interest in the heritage of Blisworth and the surrounding area. Activities include assembling and displaying a vast archive of local material both at Blisworth itself and through the website to a global audience. Much of the information on the site that has been gleaned from parish records and other sources is of great benefit to those interested in family history. In normal circumstances, monthly meetings are held at Blisworth.

Brackley & District History Society
Email: brackleyhistorysociety@hotmail.com

Braunston History Society
Website: Braunston History Society

Brigstock Historical Society
Email: sallywilks@mac.com
Website: Brigstock Historical Society

Organises talks and trips to local places of historic interest. Produces ‘Bygone Brigstock’ featuring articles about the village and interviews with older residents.

Brington History Society
Email: susan.s.m.smith@btinternet.com

Brixworth History Society
Email: pakirton6@gmail.com
Website: Brixworth History Society
Social media: Brixworth History Society

The Society shares articles, indexes and pictures on its website, as well as details of its publications. Meetings are normally held monthly at the Village Hall for presentations on matters of historic interest. The very active Facebook page had over 400 members in November 2022.

Bugbrooke History Group
Email: frksp6@gmail.com
Website: Bugbrooke History Group

Organises meetings and walks. It has published three photographic books about the history of Bugbrooke.

Burton Latimer Heritage Society
Email: project@burtonlatimer.info
Website: Burton Latimer – A Sense of Place
Social media: Burton Latimer Heritage

The Society undertakes research and shares information about the history of Burton Latimer. The searchable website is arranged by topic and includes an enormous collection of articles and illustrations along with details of projects in progress. In November 2022, membership of its Facebook group stood at over 2,000 people.

Clay Coton
see Yelvertoft & Lilbourne History Group.

Cogenhoe & Whiston Heritage Society
7 Glebe Road
Cogenhoe
Northampton, Northamptonshire NN71NR UK
Email: enquiries@cogenhoeheritage.org.uk
Website: Cogenhoe & Whiston Heritage Society

We study, record and stimulate interest in the heritage of our two villages and their surrounding areas. The website showcases the Society’s activities, publications and YouTube channel. Meetings are held in Cogenhoe Village Hall.

Crick History Society
Email: beedeeturner@gmail.com
Website: Crick History Society

The Society encourages interest in the history of Crick village by research and sharing knowledge of subject. It aims to create a record of the history of Crick village and establish an archive of that information for future generations, as well as organising a programme of talks and publications. The Society usually provides an article on village history in the quarterly 'Crick News' which goes to all houses in the village.

Deanshanger Village Heritage Society
Email: deanshangerheritage@gmail.com
Website: Deanshanger Village Heritage Society

The Society focuses on caring for the past, present and future of the village of Deanshanger. Details of its activities can be seen at the Society's website.

Duston Local History Society
Website: Duston Local History Society

Newsletters containing a variety of local history articles can be downloaded from the website.

East Haddon History Society
Email: rm@btinternet.com
Website: East Haddon History Society

The website showcases a range of pictures, documents and articles about the history of East Haddon. There are sections about East Haddon Hall, the parish church, the old chapel and a variety of local people, buildings and other topics. The Society runs a programme of meetings and events.

Elkington
see Yelvertoft & Lilbourne History Group.

Eydon Historical Research Group
c/o 30a High Street
Eydon
Daventry, Northamptonshire NN11 3PP UK
Email: web.enquiry@eydonhistoricalresearchgroup.org
Website: Eydon Historical Research Group

The Society actively researches the history of Eydon and its inhabitants and publishes its findings. The website includes a searchable photo archive, an outline of the history of the village and provides a family history forum. It also sets out details of a series of booklets on various aspects of the history of the parish.

Far Cotton History Group
Email: committee@hardingstonehistory.org.uk
Website: Far Cotton History Group
Social media: Far Cotton History Group

Originally a small settlement in the parish of Hardingstone, Far Cotton is now part of the built-up area of Northampton. The Group collects and shares information about the history of Far Cotton since 1800. Its Facebook group provides a steady stream of pictures, questions and answers on the subject. In normal circumstances, there is a programme of meetings.

Finedon Local History Society
c/o 42 Belvoir Drive
Barton Seagrave
Kettering, Northamptonshire NN15 6RB UK
Email: finedonlhs@outlook.com
Website: Finedon Local History Society

The Society researches, records and promotes the history of Finedon and its inhabitants. Its archives include over 2000 photographic images, many of which can be seen on the website along with details of its newsletters, publications and meetings.

Great Doddington Heritage Group
Email: gdheritage2010@yahoo.co.uk
Website: Great Doddington Heritage Group
Social media: Great Doddington Heritage Group

Gretton Local History Society
Telephone: 01536 771102
Email: anncraske@btinternet.com

The Society has a substantial archive of memories, documents and photographs. It is always pleased to receive such items of local interest which can add more to the overall portrait of Gretton in the past. Meetings are held at Gretton Village Hall.

Guilsborough Historical History
Social media: Guilsborough Historical Society

The Society collects and shares material about the history of Guilsborough, including illustrations such as photographs and post cards. The period covered ranges from the far past to more recent times that are still within living memory. Its active Facebook group had over 450 members in November 2022.

Hardingstone History Society
Email: committee@hardingstonehistory.org.uk
Website: Hardingstone History Society

The website provides an array of photographs and numerous articles about the history of Hardingstone and people who have lived there. The Society runs a programme of meetings.

Haselbech
see Naseby, Thornby & Haselbech Village History.

Higham Ferrers Archaeology & Research Society
Email: patbarber2014@hotmail.com

Husbands Bosworth Historical Society
Website: Husbands Bosworth Historical Society
Social media: Husbands Bosworth Historical Society

The Society promotes and preserves the heritage of this Leicestershire village which is immediately north of the border with Northamptonshire. It holds a vast archive of photographs, documents and artifacts and shares information and pictures in its social media group and publications.

Irchester Parish Historical Society
Email: jpcarr01@hotmail.com
Social media: Irchester Past

The Society promotes awareness of local history and supports both children and adults in the study of our heritage, maintaining and expanding its collection of artefacts connected with Irchester.

Irthlingborough Historical Society
Email: roy.york@btinternet.com
Website: Irthlingborough Historical Society
Social media: Irthlingborough Historical Society

The Society researches local history, publishes books and booklets and has occasional exhibitions. This is supplemented by about four speakers per year and trips out in the summer.

Kettering Civic Society
Email: kettcivic@gmail.com
Website: Kettering Civic Society
Social media: Kettering Civic Society

The Society publishes books, and other literature, as well as having meetings, lectures, exhibitions and cultural visits.

King’s Cliffe Heritage
Email: admin@kingscliffeheritage.org
Website: King’s Cliffe Heritage

King's Cliffe Heritage gathers and records photographs, documents, records and artefacts about the village's interesting past. The website is a window into its growing digital archive. It offers a wealth of images and searchable information for you to explore throughout the site.

Lilbourne
see Yelvertoft & Lilbourne History Group.

Lincoln Record Society
Email: communications@lincoln-record-society.org.uk
Website: Lincoln Record Society
Social media: Lincoln Record Society

The Society prints records and documents relating to the ancient county and diocese of Lincoln. The website gives details of publications in print, some of which may include early material relating to Northamptonshire as it was part of the diocese of Lincoln until 1541.

Market Harborough Historical Society
Email: kingsthorpe51@gmail.com
Website: Market Harborough Historical Society

The Society is a registered charity promoting interest in the history and archaeology of Market Harborough and the surrounding area (which extends into Northamptonshire). It holds monthly talks from October to May as well as hosting an annual local history conference and organising local field trips. It publishes ‘The Harborough Historian’ - many articles from its earlier editions are available to download from the Society’s website.

Middle Nene Archaeological Group
Email: contact@midnag.org.uk
Website: Middle Nene Archaeological Group

Milton Keynes Heritage Association
Website: Milton Keynes Heritage Association

The association fosters cooperation between heritage groups and museums in the vicinity of Milton Keynes. Members in Northamptonshire are Cosgrove & Furtho, Deanshanger Village Heritage Society, Historic Towcester Survey, Potterspury History Group, Roade Local History Society, Towcester & District Local History Society, West Haddon Local History Group, Yardley Gobion Local History Group & Yardley Hastings Society.

Milton Malsor Historical Society
Email: info@miltonmalsorhistory.org.uk
Website: Milton Malsor Historical Society

The website includes a well-stocked gallery of photographs and documents, many articles about particular aspects of the history of Milton Malsor and details of publications available.

Naseby, Thornby & Haselbech History
Email: Naseby, Thornby & Haselbech Village History
Social media: Naseby Village History

This Group is for anyone interested in the history of Naseby, Thornby and Haselbech and the people who have lived there. Membership stood at over 420 in November 2022. A regular stream of posts shares the results of research, memories and pictures. The group fosters cooperation as members reach out with their questions and answers.

Northampton Heritage Hunters
Website: Northampton Heritage Hunters

A local history group dedicated to researching Northampton’s past and recording memories. Details of its publications can be found on the website. Meetings are held at Northampton.

Northampton Old Faces
Social media: Northampton Old Faces

Group with over 32,700 members sharing a massive collection of photographs and memories relating to Northampton and its people. Postings are mainly, but not exclusively, from the 20th century.

Northampton Past
Social media: Northampton Past

This Group of over 20,000 members shares memories of the town and adjoining villages, including pictures, videos and conversation. Pictures of particular places and topics can be accessed through a series of indexed folders.

Northampton Photos & Social History
Social media: Northampton Photos & Social History

Group of over 14,300 members covering Northampton and nearby areas. It is allied to Northampton Old Faces group and also showcases a wide range of pictures and memories.

Northamptonshire Archaeological Society
Email: nas196674@gmail.com
Website: Northamptonshire Archaeological Society
Social media: Northamptonshire Archaeological Society

The Society publishes an annual journal which contains detailed excavation reports as well as notes and summaries describing current fieldwork. A newsletter provides details of lectures and site visits. Information about recent discoveries, events and available publications can be seen on the website.

Northamptonshire Battlefields Society
Email: Northampton.battlefields@gmail.com
Website: Northamptonshire Battlefields Society
Social Media: Northamptonshire Battlefields Society

The Society works to promote and preserve the county’s battlefield heritage. It shares a vast range of relevant information on its website and via social media and brings its mobile exhibition stand to a variety of relevant events. The material on the website includes richly-illustrated articles about the many battles that have taken place in Northamptonshire as well as details of the Society’s growing list of publications. The Society runs a programme of meetings and events.

Northamptonshire Black History Association
Email: admin@northants-black-history.org.uk

Northamptonshire Family History Society
Email: info@northants-fhs.org
Website: Northamptonshire Family History Society
Social media: Northamptonshire Family History Society

The Society provides a range of free resources on its website, along with details of its indexing and transcription projects and publications. Members receive a journal four times a year and are encouraged to cooperate in pursuing their shared interests. Monthly meetings take place at Northampton and Kettering as well as online options.

Northamptonshire Heritage Forum
Email: northamptonshireheritageforum@gmail.com
Website: Northamptonshire Heritage Forum

Northamptonshire Heritage Forum supports and promotes museums, galleries, historic houses, heritage sites and history societies across Northamptonshire. Its website also showcases awards made for particularly notable achievements. Information is included about volunteering opportunities, speakers and other resources. Its annual publication ‘Hindsight’ features research on the history and heritage of the county and a quarterly newsletter keeps readers up-to-date. Individuals as well as organisations are welcome to enrol.

Northamptonshire Industrial Archaeology Group
Email: secretary@niag.org.uk
Website: Northamptonshire Industrial Archaeology Group

The Group co-ordinates the study of industrial heritage in Northamptonshire. Its website provides details of relevant events and publications.

Northamptonshire Record Society
Wootton Hall Park
Northampton NN4 8BQ UK
Email: enquiries@northamptonshirerecordsociety.org.uk
Website: Northamptonshire Record Society
Social Media: Northamptonshire Record Society

The Society preserves and publishes records of the ancient county of Northamptonshire. Its rooms at the County Record Office include a notable members’ library focussing on local history. Publications range from “Northamptonshire Past & Present” (NP&P), which is an annual collection of learned articles, to a variety of books which are issued to members and available for purchase by others. The website – freely available to the world at large - is a mine of material about the history of the county. It features PDF files of volumes such as the transcript of Northamptonshire Militia Lists 1777 and the issues of NP&P that were originally published during the periods 1948-1983 & 2000-2020.
Within three months of being founded in October 2022, its Facebook page attracted over 350 followers.

Northamptonshire Victoria County History Trust
Email: northantsvch@hotmail.com
Website: Northamptonshire Victoria County History Trust

Northamptonshire VCH Trust is currently supporting work on a volume covering Towcester Hundred. The team working on this includes volunteers and other contributors who are researching and writing the history of the town and the surrounding villages. The website contains further details.

Oundle Historical Society
Email: oundlehistoricalsociety@gmail.com
Website: Oundle Historical Society

The Society carries out research and arranges talks. Details of its publications can be found on the website.

Peterborough & District Family History Society
Email: secretarypdfhs@gmail.com
Website: Peterborough & District Family History Society
Social media: Peterborough & District Family History Society

The Society has organised extensive transcription and indexing of local records. It maintains contact with members and with the world at large through the website, a monthly newsletter and media such as Facebook and Twitter. Members have direct online access to over 190,000 names. Whilst normal meetings are suspended, members’ Zoom meetings are arranged on a regular basis.

Peterborough Local History Society
Website: Peterborough Local History Society

The Society was formed in 1991 by a group of individuals who believed that the city needed an association where people could come together to share and enjoy the history of this area.

Pitsford Past and Present
Social media: Pitsford Past and Present

This Group of over 300 members shares pictures, memories and history of Pitsford and the people who have lived there, mainly but not exclusively from the 20th century.

Potterspury History Group
Social media: Potterspury History Group

This Group exists to foster an interest in the history of the village and surrounding area. By November 2022, it had already attracted 375 members.

Roade Local History Society
c/o Brown's Lodge
6 Church End
Roade
Northamptonshire NN7 2NP UK
Email: information@roadehistorysociety.org.uk
Website: Roade Remembered
Website: Roade Local History Society
Social media: Roade Remembered

The Society offers a programme of talks and shares a vast amount of information and pictures through its online presence.
The 'Roade Remembered' website shares much of Roade’s past, present and future with collections of historical documents, maps, images, and photographs. Its archives can help you discover local family history and there are links to many other relevant sites.
The original 'Roade Local History Society' website contains some archival material that has not been transferred to the new site.

Rushden & District History Society
Email: project@rushdenheritage.co.uk
Website: Rushden and District History Society

The website includes an enormous treasure chest of articles and illustrations along with details of continuing progress in investigating and presenting the history of the area.

Spratton Local History Society
9 Church Road
Spratton
Northampton NN6 8HR UK
Email: information@sprattonhistory.org
Website: Spratton Local History Society
Social media: Spratton Local History Group

The website includes a wealth of material about village history, local genealogy and a photographic archive as well as details of publications about the history of Spratton and people who have lived there.

Stanford on Avon
see Yelvertoft & Lilbourne History Group.

Sulby
see Welford & Sulby Historical Society.

Sulgrave History Society
Email: martinrss@tiscali.co.uk
Website: Sulgrave History Society

Projects by society members include the recording of oral history, other research and publications.

Syresham & District History Society
Email:ianjdraper@btinternet.com
Website:Syresham & District History Society

The Society encourages the preservation and recording of local history and artefacts. It arranges visits to places of historic interest and holds monthly meetings with talks on a wide range of historical topics.

Thornby
see Naseby, Thornby & Haselbech Village History.

Thrapston District Historical Society
Email: thrapstonhistorysoc@gmail.com
Website: Thrapston District Historical Society

The Society is developing a digital archive which includes oral history. Details of meetings and publications can be seen on the website.

Towcester & District Local History Society
9 Calvert Road
Greens Norton
Towcester, Northamptonshire NN12 8DD UK
Telephone: 01327 351782
Email: tdlhs@mkheritage.co.uk
Website: Towcester & District Local History Society

The website includes accounts of the history of Towcester, its people and buildings with extensive illustrations. There is a considerable amount of information useful for those researching family history in the vicinity. Monthly meetings currently take place on Zoom.

Upper Nene Archaeological Society
Piddington Villa Museum
Chapel End
Piddington, Northamptonshire NN7 2DD UK
Telephone: 01604 870312
Email: Piddington.museum@tiscali.co.uk
Website: Upper Nene Archaeological Society

Piddington Villa Museum helps visitors appreciate the structure of that Roman property and how its inhabitants and neighbours lived. The Society also provides a range of other educational services.

Welford & Sulby Historical Society
Email: wright22@skynet.co.uk
Social media: Welford and Sulby Historical Society

The Society focuses on acquiring, cataloguing, contextualising and making available information and items of historical interest relating to Welford and Sulby. Since it was launched in 2018, we have attracted a good turnout for our monthly meetings (subject to Covid restrictions). The very active Facebook page group had over 560 members in November 2022.

West Haddon Local History Group
Email: wjraybould@gmail.com
Website: West Haddon Local History Group

The website presents a well-illustrated range of material assembled by members of the Group, based on archival research and also the recollections of local residents. Visitors to the site can find an outline of the history of the village and articles about notable residents, as well as sections that focus on education, the war years and trade.

Old Photos of West Haddon
Social media: Old Photos of West Haddon

A place to share old photographs of West Haddon and its people.

Wellingborough Archaeological and Historical Society
Email: marytraxton@gmail.com

Meetings are held, usually on the last Monday of the month at 7.30pm, Friends Meeting House, St John Street, Wellingborough NN8 4LG.

Wellingborough Now & Then
Social media: Wellingborough Now & Then

This Group, with over 20,000 members, presents an archive of photographs as well as opportunities to exchange stories and catch up with old acquaintances. There are over 60 albums, categorised by areas of the town.

Whilton Local History Society
Email: anthea@hiscockfamily.co.uk
Website: Whilton Local History Society

As well as providing details of meetings and outings, the website showcases a number of publications about the locality and those who have lived there.

Whiston
see Cogenhoe & Whiston Heritage Society.

Wollaston Heritage Society
Wollaston Museum
102 High Street
Wollaston, Northamptonshire NN29 7BJ
Email: wollastonmuseum@yahoo.co.uk
Website: Wollaston Heritage Society

The Society's collections include a variety of documents, photographs, archaeological finds and artefacts connected with the history of the village and its people. These items are housed at the Museum. Much information about them and related subjects are presented on the well-illustrated website.

Yardley Gobion Local History Group
Email: babskingyg@talktalk.net
Website: Yardley Gobion Local History Group

The well-illustrated website includes much material about the history of the village, local people and associated topics. Its substantial database is a gold mine for those interested in the history of local families.

Yardley Hastings Society
Website: Yardley Hastings Society

The Society aims to produce a pictorial and factual history of Yardley Hastings. It has already assembled a searchable online collection of photographs and information from historical documents.

Yelvertoft & Lilbourne History Group
Email: yelvertofthistory@gmail.com
Website: Yelvertoft & Lilbourne History Group

The Group researches and shares the history of Yelvertoft and Lilbourne, as well as Clay Coton, Elkington & Stanford on Avon which are nearby. Activities include collecting and preserving local archives and artifacts. Group meetings are normally held monthly at Yelvertoft (January to November).
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