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:ALHA is the umbrella group for local history and archaeology societies in Bristol, Bath, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset. There are some eighty societies in ALHA, with a collective membership of about 10,000. Some are region-wide but with special interests like the Bristol & Avon Family History Society; while many are parish- or district-based. | :ALHA is the umbrella group for local history and archaeology societies in Bristol, Bath, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset. There are some eighty societies in ALHA, with a collective membership of about 10,000. Some are region-wide but with special interests like the Bristol & Avon Family History Society; while many are parish- or district-based. | ||
'''Bristol & Avon Family History Society'''<br>BAWA Leisure Centre<br>589 Southmead Road<br>Filton<br>Bristol, Gloucestershire BS34 7RG UK<br>Telephone: 0117 9561881<br> | '''Bristol & Avon Family History Society'''<br>BAWA Leisure Centre<br>589 Southmead Road<br>Filton<br>Bristol, Gloucestershire BS34 7RG UK<br>Telephone: 0117 9561881<br>Email: [mailto:secretary@bafhs.org.uk secretary@bafhs.org.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.bafhs.org.uk/ Bristol & Avon Family History Society] | ||
:The Bristol & Avon Family History Society provides contacts between members with regular meetings, quarterly Journals and assists members with research. | :The Bristol & Avon Family History Society provides contacts between members with regular meetings, quarterly Journals and assists members with research. | ||
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:The Society was formed in 1988 to encourage knowledge, appreciation and preservation of local history in the area. | :The Society was formed in 1988 to encourage knowledge, appreciation and preservation of local history in the area. | ||
'''Bitton Parish History Group'''<br>Telephone: 0117 932 8777<br> | '''Bitton Parish History Group'''<br>Telephone: 0117 932 8777<br>Email: [mailto:mg122@btinternet.com mg122@btinternet.com]<br>Website: [http://www.bittonhistory.org.uk/ Bitton Parish History Group] | ||
:One of our main aims is to preserve and make accessible our rich local history. We are please to have your contributions to the site on articles about Bitton, North Common, Oldland Common, Swineford, Upton Cheyney, Beach and Willsbridge. | :One of our main aims is to preserve and make accessible our rich local history. We are please to have your contributions to the site on articles about Bitton, North Common, Oldland Common, Swineford, Upton Cheyney, Beach and Willsbridge. | ||
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:Fishponds Local History Society to promote the study of, and disseminate knowledge about, the local history of Fishponds and the Bristol area. Unfortunately, the society had to close in 2016. | :Fishponds Local History Society to promote the study of, and disseminate knowledge about, the local history of Fishponds and the Bristol area. Unfortunately, the society had to close in 2016. | ||
'''Forest of Dean Local History Society'''<br>45 Allaston Road<br>Lydney, Gloucestershire GL15 5SS UK<br>Telephone: 01594 842164<br> | '''Forest of Dean Local History Society'''<br>45 Allaston Road<br>Lydney, Gloucestershire GL15 5SS UK<br>Telephone: 01594 842164<br>Email: [mailto:cecilehunt@btinternet.com cecilehunt@btinternet.com]<br>Website: [http://www.forestofdeanhistory.org.uk Forest of Dean Local History Society] | ||
:Our members enjoy a regular programme of talks and historical walks as well as outings both within the Forest and further afield. Members also receive a quarterly hard copy newsletter with short historical articles as well as news of the Society. We also regularly email members with information about activities by neighbouring societies and county-wide groups. Conservation is a big part of the society. One of the society’s key objectives is to promote, encourage and further the preservation of artefacts, archaeological and historical sites, and archives. | :Our members enjoy a regular programme of talks and historical walks as well as outings both within the Forest and further afield. Members also receive a quarterly hard copy newsletter with short historical articles as well as news of the Society. We also regularly email members with information about activities by neighbouring societies and county-wide groups. Conservation is a big part of the society. One of the society’s key objectives is to promote, encourage and further the preservation of artefacts, archaeological and historical sites, and archives. | ||
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Email: [mailto:ritalees@btinternet.com ritalees@btinternet.com]<br>Website: [http://www.alha.org.uk/Marshfield.html Marshfield and District Local History Society] | Email: [mailto:ritalees@btinternet.com ritalees@btinternet.com]<br>Website: [http://www.alha.org.uk/Marshfield.html Marshfield and District Local History Society] | ||
'''Minchinhampton Local History Group'''<br>The Hub<br>Tobacconist Road<br>Minchinhampton<br>Stroud, Gloucestershire GL6 9DN UK<br> | '''Minchinhampton Local History Group'''<br>The Hub<br>Tobacconist Road<br>Minchinhampton<br>Stroud, Gloucestershire GL6 9DN UK<br>Email: [mailto:dmw.wall@gmail.com dmw.wall@gmail.com]<br> | ||
Website: [https://www.minchinhamptonlocalhistorygroup.org.uk/ Minchinhampton Local History Group] | Website: [https://www.minchinhamptonlocalhistorygroup.org.uk/ Minchinhampton Local History Group] | ||
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