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Family history societies often publish helpful journals, transcripts, compiled genealogies and host helpful websites. They may have ongoing projects to transcribe records and create indexes. Most societies publish queries in their journals and maintain lists of members’ research interests that may be helpful to you. You may want to join one of these societies, reap the benefits of their expertise and resources, or support its efforts.

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.

Regional Societies

Cotswold Archaeology
Unit 53
Basepoint Business Centre
Yeoford Way
Exeter, Devon EX2 8LB UK
Telephone: 01392 826185
Email: enquiries@cotswoldarchaeology.co.uk
Website: Cotswold Archaeology

Welcome to Cotswold Archaeology. We offer the full range of heritage and archaeological services from our Andover, Cirencester, Exeter, and Milton Keynes offices.

Wesley Historical Society - Cornish Methodist Historical Association
Kenwyn Vean
19 HigherTrehaverne
Truro, Cornwall TR1 3RW UK
Telephone: 01872 274759
Website: Wesley Historical Society - Cornish Methodist Historical Association

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. Area: Cornwall and adjacent areas.

Devon Societies

Archaeology Club of Eggesford
St Boniface Centre
Crediton, Devon EX17 2AH UK
Telephone: 01769 520326
Email: ace@acearch.org.uk
Website: Archaeology Club of Eggesford

The Archaeology Club of Eggesford is based in Devon where they are committed to investigating and protecting Devon’s Archaeological heritage.

Appledore Local History Society
Odun Road
Appledore, Devon EX39 1PT UK
Telephone: 01237 476968
Email: ahs@iwasthere.org.uk
Email #2: info@appledorehs.org.uk
Website: Appledore Local History Society

The Appledore Historical Society was formed in the Autumn of 1995 by a group of Born-and-Bred Appledorians concerned that their village had changed so much in the previous twenty years that memories of their childhood and their parents' and grandparents' would soon be forgotten. So it was decided that a group would meet each month to record memories and document the Appledore of Yesteryear.

Axminster Historical Society
The Bradshaw Room
Axminster Heritage Centre
Thomas Whitty House
Silver Street
Axminster, Devon EX13 5AH UK
Telephone: 01297 32631
Email: john@thornhayes.freeserve.co.uk
Website: Axminster Historical Society

Babbacombe and St Marychurch Local History Society
St Anne’s Hall
Babbacombe Road
Torquay, Devon TQ1 3ST UK
Email: info@babbacombelhs.org.uk
Website: Babbacombe and St Marychurch Local History Society

Our Local History Society was started in September 2004 with the aim of furthering interest in the local history of St Marychurch and Babbacombe and to encourage participation in research to publish articles and pamphlets so that the history of the area is recorded. In conjunction with the Friends of St Anne’s Hall we are endeavoring to produce an archive of the area consisting of photos, memorabilia and recording memories from local inhabitants.

Blackawton and Strete History Group
Email: clyston@waitrose.com
Website: Blackawton and Strete History Group

Our aims are to research, collate, and record historical information on the twin parishes of Blackawton and Strete, and to publicise activities and outcomes.

Buckland Brewer History Group
Church of St. Mary and St. Benedict
Buckland Brewer
Bideford, Devon EX39 5XB UK
Website: Buckland Brewer History Group

The aim of the Group is to inspire the community of Buckland Brewer and those with a love of Buckland Brewer, to take pride in and ownership of their history and heritage in all forms.

Devon Archaeological Society
The Guildhall
High Street
Exeter, Devon EX4 3EB UK
Email: dashonsec@devonarchaeologicalsociety.org.uk
Website: Devon Archaeological Society

The archaeology of Devon is without equal in England: it includes the rich historic landscapes of Dartmoor and Exmoor and extends in time from the Palaeolithic axes of the East Devon river valleys to industrial remains from the extraction of tin and other minerals.

Devon History Society
Mint Methodist Centre
Fore St.
Exeter, Devon EX4 3AT UK
Website: Devon History Society

The Society promotes the study of all aspects of Devon’s history through lectures, meetings, conferences and visits; publications such as a newsletter and a journal and the website; workshops to support research skills; affiliation for local history societies to share research and take part in DHS activities; and opportunities to take part in DHS research projects.

Devon Family History Society
Website: Devon Family History Society

Exmouth History & Archaeology Society
Website: Exmouth History & Archaeology Society

North Devon Archaeological Society
Website: North Devon Archaeological Society

Plymouth & District Archaeological Society
Website: Plymouth & District Archaeological Society

Teignbridge Archaeological Society
Website: Teignbridge Archaeological Society

Yelverton & District Local History Society
Website: Yelverton & District Local History Society