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== Regional Societies == | == Regional Societies == | ||
'''Birmingham and Midland Society for Genealogy and Heraldry'''<br>5 Sanderling Court<br>Kidderminster, Worcestershire DY10 4TS UK<br>Telephone: 01562 743912<br>Email: [mailto:gensec@bmsgh.org gensec@bmsgh.org]<br> | '''Birmingham and Midland Society for Genealogy and Heraldry (BMSGH)'''<br>5 Sanderling Court<br>Kidderminster, Worcestershire DY10 4TS UK<br>Telephone: 01562 743912<br>Email: [mailto:gensec@bmsgh.org gensec@bmsgh.org]<br> | ||
Website: [http://www.bmsgh.org/ Birmingham and Midland Society] | Website: [http://www.bmsgh.org/ Birmingham and Midland Society] | ||
:The Birmingham and Midland Society for Genealogy and Heraldry is the principal family history society for the counties of Staffordshire, Warwickshire, and Worcestershire. The modern metropolitan boroughs of Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall, and Wolverhampton (collectively known as the West Midlands) are within our area. The metropolitan boroughs of Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall, and Wolverhampton are also sometimes collectively referred to as "The Black Country." | :The Birmingham and Midland Society for Genealogy and Heraldry is the principal family history society for the counties of Staffordshire, Warwickshire, and Worcestershire. The modern metropolitan boroughs of Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall, and Wolverhampton (collectively known as the West Midlands) are within our area. The metropolitan boroughs of Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall, and Wolverhampton are also sometimes collectively referred to as "The Black Country." | ||
:BMSGH has been restyled as [http://midland-ancestors.org/ Midland Ancestors]. The new name reflects the changing needs in the family history market and is part of a wide-ranging revamp to create a family history society for the 21st century. | |||
'''Wesley Historical Society - West Midlands Methodist History Society'''<br>Telephone: 0121 749 2986<br> | '''Wesley Historical Society - West Midlands Methodist History Society'''<br>Telephone: 0121 749 2986<br> | ||
Email: [mailto:westmidlands@wesleyhistoricalsociety.org.uk westmidlands@wesleyhistoricalsociety.org.uk]<br> | Email: [mailto:westmidlands@wesleyhistoricalsociety.org.uk westmidlands@wesleyhistoricalsociety.org.uk]<br> | ||
Website: [ | Website: [http://www.wesleyhistoricalsociety.org.uk/ Wesley Historical Society - West Midlands Methodist History Society] | ||
:The aims of the Society laid down in 1893 were to promote the study of the history and literature of early Methodism, research into the Wesley's, and investigation into the beginnings and development of Methodism. To study and promote the history of all branches of Methodist history in the West Midlands area. Area: The Birmingham and Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury Methodist Districts. | :The aims of the Society laid down in 1893 were to promote the study of the history and literature of early Methodism, research into the Wesley's, and investigation into the beginnings and development of Methodism. To study and promote the history of all branches of Methodist history in the West Midlands area. Area: The Birmingham and Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury Methodist Districts. | ||
== Warwickshire Societies == | == Warwickshire Societies == | ||
'''Acocks Green History Society'''<br>Acocks Green Library<br>Shirley Rd<br>Birmingham, Warwickshire B27 7XH UK<br> | |||
Email: [mailto:aghistsoc@hotmail.com aghistsoc@hotmail.com]<br>Website: [https://aghs.jimdo.com/ Acocks Green History Society] | |||
:Acocks Green History Society has made available substantial amounts of information on the history of Acocks Green and resources for the study of the history of Yardley. | |||
'''Alcester & District Local History Society'''<br>Sixth Form Centre<br>St. Benedict's Roman Catholic High School<br>Kinwarton Road<br>Alcester, Warwickshire B49 6PX UK<br>Email: [mailto:editor@alcesterhistory.org.uk editor@alcesterhistory.org.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.alcesterhistory.org.uk/ Alcester & District Local History Society] | '''Alcester & District Local History Society'''<br>Sixth Form Centre<br>St. Benedict's Roman Catholic High School<br>Kinwarton Road<br>Alcester, Warwickshire B49 6PX UK<br>Email: [mailto:editor@alcesterhistory.org.uk editor@alcesterhistory.org.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.alcesterhistory.org.uk/ Alcester & District Local History Society] | ||
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:The Lapworth Local History Group was founded in 1965 aiming to foster and encourage learning about history with a focus on local issues, especially in Warwickshire and the Midlands of England. | :The Lapworth Local History Group was founded in 1965 aiming to foster and encourage learning about history with a focus on local issues, especially in Warwickshire and the Midlands of England. | ||
'''Leamington History Group'''<br>Dormer Conference Centre<br>Leamington Spa, Warwickshire CV32 5AA UK<br>Telephone: 01926 424659<br> | |||
Website: [http://www.leamingtonhistory.co.uk/ Leamington History Group] | |||
:Welcome to the home of Leamington Local History Group, and your online resource for exploring the history of Royal Leamington Spa, one of England's most attractive and historic Regency towns. | |||
'''Lillington Local History Society'''<br>Lillington Free Church Hall<br>Cubbington Road<br>Leamington Spa, Warwickshire CV32 7AL UK<br> | |||
Telephone: 01926 426942<br>Email: [mailto:secretary@lillingtonhistory.org secretary@lillingtonhistory.org]<br>Website: [http://www.lillingtonhistory.org/ Lillington Local History Society] | |||
:Some of the objects of the Society are to promote and foster the study of Historical subjects by meeting socially for discussions, talks, and visits; to promote and foster the distribution of local history material and publications for the benefit of our members and the local community; and to encourage research into local history and to promote and foster the publication of any such findings. | |||
'''Nuneaton & North Warwickshire Family History Society'''<br>Baptist Church Hall<br>The Green<br>Attleborough<br>Nuneaton, Warwickshire CV11 4JZ UK<br>Telephone: 024 76 381090<br>Email: [mailto:nuneatonian2000@aol.com nuneatonian2000@aol.com]<br>Website: [http://nnwfhs.org.uk Nuneaton & North Warwickshire Family History Society] | '''Nuneaton & North Warwickshire Family History Society'''<br>Baptist Church Hall<br>The Green<br>Attleborough<br>Nuneaton, Warwickshire CV11 4JZ UK<br>Telephone: 024 76 381090<br>Email: [mailto:nuneatonian2000@aol.com nuneatonian2000@aol.com]<br>Website: [http://nnwfhs.org.uk Nuneaton & North Warwickshire Family History Society] | ||
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:Our aim is to encourage and aid the study of Family History which extends to conducting research relating to Rugby & surrounding areas for Members resident outside the district. A comprehensive programme is arranged each year which includes a varied range of talks held monthly, interspersed with group visits to research establishments, social occasions and regular computer and project evenings. | :Our aim is to encourage and aid the study of Family History which extends to conducting research relating to Rugby & surrounding areas for Members resident outside the district. A comprehensive programme is arranged each year which includes a varied range of talks held monthly, interspersed with group visits to research establishments, social occasions and regular computer and project evenings. | ||
'''Solihull Archaeological Group'''<br>John Palmer Hall<br>Union Road<br>Solihull, Warwickshire B91 3DG UK<br>Telephone: 0121 783 8517<br>Email: [mailto:malcolm@mpheasey.fsnet.co.uk malcolm@mpheasey.fsnet.co.uk]<br>Website: [https://sites.google.com/site/solihullarchaeology/ Solihull Archaeological Group] | '''Solihull Archaeological Group'''<br>John Palmer Hall<br>Union Road<br>Solihull, Warwickshire B91 3DG UK<br>Telephone: 0121 783 8517<br> | ||
Email: [mailto:malcolm@mpheasey.fsnet.co.uk malcolm@mpheasey.fsnet.co.uk]<br>Website: [https://sites.google.com/site/solihullarchaeology/ Solihull Archaeological Group] | |||
:The Group's talks cover a wide range of subjects of general of local archaeological interest and general or local history. | :The Group's talks cover a wide range of subjects of general of local archaeological interest and general or local history. | ||
'''Stretton on Dunsmore History Society'''<br>Stretton Village Hall<br>14 Church Hill<br>Stretton-on-Dunsmore, Warwickshire CV23 9NA UK<br> | |||
Telephone: 024 7654 2703<br>Email: [mailto:enquiries@stretton-on-dunsmore-history.org.uk enquiries@stretton-on-dunsmore-history.org.uk]<br> | |||
Website: [http://www.stretton-on-dunsmore-history.org.uk/ Stretton on Dunsmore History Society] | |||
:The Society aims to promote and encourage interest in the local history of Stretton on Dunsmore and of history and archaeology in general. | |||
'''Sydenham History Group'''<br>SYDNI Centre<br>Cottage Square (Off Marloes Walk)<br>Sydenham<br>Leamington Spa, Warwickshire CV31 1PT UK<br> | |||
Telephone: 01926 330711/01926 771988<br>Website: [https://www.sydni.org/history/ Sydenham History Group] | |||
:The Group was set up to research the history of Sydenham, a 1960’s/ 70’s residential and industrial development on the south-east of Leamington Spa. | |||
'''Warmington Heritage Group'''<br>Primrose Hill Barn<br>Arlescote, Warwckshire OX17 1DQ UK<br>Website: [http://www.warmingtonheritage.com/ Warmington Heritage Group] | '''Warmington Heritage Group'''<br>Primrose Hill Barn<br>Arlescote, Warwckshire OX17 1DQ UK<br>Website: [http://www.warmingtonheritage.com/ Warmington Heritage Group] | ||
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:The Wolvey Local History Group serves five Warwickshire parishes – Burton Hastings, Copston Magna, Stretton Baskerville, Withybrook, and Wolvey. Each has prehistoric origins. The parishes are bounded on the north and east by the Roman roads Watling Street and the Fosse Way. | :The Wolvey Local History Group serves five Warwickshire parishes – Burton Hastings, Copston Magna, Stretton Baskerville, Withybrook, and Wolvey. Each has prehistoric origins. The parishes are bounded on the north and east by the Roman roads Watling Street and the Fosse Way. | ||
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