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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. | ||
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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> | '''Sydenham History Group'''<br>SYDNI Centre<br>Cottage Square (Off Marloes Walk)<br>Sydenham<br>Leamington Spa, Warwickshire CV31 1PT UK<br> | ||
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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. | ||
[[Category:Warwickshire, England]][[Category:England Societies]] | {{Place|Warwickshire}} | ||
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[[Category:Counties of England]] | [[Category:Counties of England]] | ||
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