Bristol & Avon
Family History Society

Family history for the former county of Avon. Award winning journals, meetings open to all, and regular research sessions with helpful volunteers.

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April 6, 2024

Ridgeway Cemetery – progress!

The Working party at Ridgeway Cemetery was very successful despite a short rain storm in the middle of the morning. A good number of volunteers, both locals and from BAFHS, attended...
April 3, 2024

Do you have British Raj Family History?

We invite you to join us on Monday 8 April for the Bristol Group meeting when Jenny Mallin delivers a fascinating insight into five generations of her family who lived during the days of the British Raj in India. We will learn about their lives on the Railways, Telegraph and in the Military as well as their lifestyles. The meeting is online, starting at 7.30pm. The link will be sent to members by email.
March 20, 2024

Adding Social History to your Family Tree

Next Monday we will be welcoming Dr Penny Walters for a session on adding social history to your family history research. Discover how the stories of ordinary individuals intertwine with larger historical events, and learn valuable techniques for writing compelling narratives about your ancestors. This talk is online and begins at 7.30pm and is available to members only (joining details sent by email). If you are not a member you can join BAFHS. Just visit https://bafhs.org.uk/support/join and enjoy this and many other talks and benefits of being a member.
 

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About BAFHS

Formed in 1975, the Bristol & Avon Family History Society supports contact between members with regular meetings and a quarterly Journal. We assist members with problems encountered during research work.  The society promotes and encourages the public study of family history, genealogy and associated interests. Like most other family history societies, BAFHS is run by enthusiastic volunteers.