August 2026 meeting Our next talk will be on Wednesday 5th August from our own Tee Bylo: 'The Fall of Newstead'. Tee from The Dead Sleuth shares the poignant tale of the architect of his own misfortune in her presentation of 'The Fall of Newstead'.
York and District Family History Society
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Our July talk "Researching Your WW2 Ancestors" is now available on the Society YouTube channel. If you would like assistance with discovering your military ancestors, pop into YorkExplore on a Monday 10-4. Search for the link on our Facebook page.
Great news! Our website is up and running and better than ever.
Had a great visit to Doncaster FHS History Fair today and had a peak at the impressive Georgian Mansion House as well as a fish and chip meal at famous Rothwells! @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social @federationfhs.bsky.social
Whats happening on Saturday in York? See below! @bho.bsky.social @federationfhs.bsky.social @balhnews.bsky.social @cecs-york.bsky.social @yorkcivictrust.bsky.social
If you want to catch up on what York Heritage Hunters are up to check out this website. www.yorkmuseumstrust.org.uk/about-us/sup...
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A book on mills dated 1931 showing an early purpose built electricity producing windmill in Kent. Nothing new in the world.
The YouTube link to Steve Barrett's entertaining and dramatic talk "My Milling Ancestors" has been added to the society Facebook group. Join now via our website. Yorkfamilyhistory.org
Please join us for the meeting of York FHS on Wednesday 3rd June. This month's meeting is a talk from our own Steve Barrett "My Milling Ancestors". The story and lives of the Yorkshire millers who were Steve's ancestors living a dangerous life. @balhnews.bsky.social @federationfhs.bsky.social
So disappointed we cannot go ahead with our fair this year but really excited about our new venue for our 2027 event. Lots of Societies already reserved a table including the Family History Federation. @teebylo.com @david-rigby.bsky.social @federationfhs.bsky.social @balhnews.bsky.social
I. In celebration of York's Dead Good Festival – SoQuietus Tee with @deadsleuth.com presents LIGHT & LINEAGE – HEALING ANCESTRAL INHERITANCE. Join Tee for a unique afternoon on SUNDAY MAY 10 2026 as she chronicles the poignant and challenging discoveries of her family history research. #SoQuietus
Awaiting the Victory Bus for champions York City- join us in Exhibition Square!
This Wednesday May 6th, why not join us for the story of olde York’s water supply through the ages - Graham Wilford the former waterworks engineer will tell us some amazing tales! 7:30 Friends Meeting House New Earswick.
Amazing broadcast on BBC Radio 4 today on the impact of DNA tests on families. Worth a listen. @federationfhs.bsky.social @apgenealogists.bsky.social @gravesandgenealogy.bsky.social @graveyardsquirrel.com @uoyborthwick.bsky.social @ighrgenealogy.bsky.social
This Wednesday May 6th, why not join us for the story of olde York’s water supply through the ages - Graham Wilford the former waterworks engineer will tell us some amazing tales! 7:30 Friends Meeting House New Earswick.
For a brief period in 1862 the Confederates occupied the capital of Union supporting West Virginia. They briefly published a newspaper ‘The Guerrilla’. news.lib.wvu.edu/2017/03/14/t...
Always check the original record where possible, there may be more information than a transcript or online source. #FamilyHistory #Genealogy #TopTip
The unknown effigy in St Martins church Birmingham. Any ideas?
Love #FamilyHistory? Love family history societies? Societies always need help. Consider volunteering with your favourite society for a fun and rewarding experience! #GenHour www.familyhistoryfederation.com/find-a-society
Stumbling around in the archives yesterday I came across this receipt from a shop in York dated 1925. Not sure what distemper is but the kid looks as if he does.
Happy Easter from beautiful Bradford Cathedral in search of ancestors. This site has been used for Christian worship since the 7th century ❤️
Looking forward to Gillian Waters talk on Wednesday this week at the Friends Meeting House in New Earswick at 7:30. ‘Myths and Lies in family history’. See you there! @federationfhs.bsky.social @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social @balhnews.bsky.social @ypsyork.bsky.social @uoyborthwick.bsky.social
It’s quite simple… Use them or lose them! #YourFamilyHistorySocietyNeedsYou
Family History Federation@federationfhs.bsky.social · 5mo agoLove #FamilyHistory? Love family history societies? Societies always need help. Consider volunteering with your favourite society for a fun and rewarding experience! #GenHour www.familyhistoryfederation.com/find-a-society
Amazing facilities too for our members and visitors at the Borthwick Institute at York University Library Fridays 10-4pm @balhnews.bsky.social @uoyborthwick.bsky.social @oneplacestudies.bsky.social @onenameonly.bsky.social @ypsyork.bsky.social @cecs-york.bsky.social @federationfhs.bsky.social
Our new purpose built family and local history research base at Explore York library on Museum Street. Open Mondays 10-4pm - fantastic resource for us and you! @federationfhs.bsky.social @balhnews.bsky.social @oneplacestudies.bsky.social @wgawest.bsky.social
Fabulous talk last night at our first event of 2026. The atmosphere was buzzing with loads of new visitors after our relaunch. Check out our website for our 2026 talks. @wyorksarchives @UoYBorthwick @OnePlaceStudies @GuildOneName @federationfhs.bsky.social
We are delighted to annouce that @yorkfhs.bsky.social are now at York Explore! Every Monday 10am-4pm in the Family History Room, first floor York Explore. Always wanted to discover your family history but didn’t know where to start? Having challenges with your research and need further advice?
Our talk this month is ‘Christmas at Home’ from the Yorkshire Dialect Society. December 3rd 7:30 at the Quaker Hall New Earswick. Mince pies optional extra! @federationfhs.bsky.social @balhnews.bsky.social @clemhallhistory.bsky.social @ypsyork.bsky.social @cecs-york.bsky.social
