Bedfordshire Societies

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.

The Bedfordshire Family History Society Mark Rutherford School Bedford, Bedfordshire MK41 8PX UK Mailing Address: PO Box 214 Bedford, Bedfordshire MK42 9RX UK

Email: [mailto:bfhs@bfhs.org.uk bfhs@bfhs.org.uk] Website: The Bedfordshire Family History Society


 * The Society was formed in 1977 to encourage the study of Family History, Genealogy and Heraldry, primarily within the County of Bedfordshire.

Bedfordshire Historical Record Society Email: [mailto:secretary@bedfordshirehrs.org.uk secretary@bedfordshirehrs.org.uk] Website: Bedfordshire Historical Record Society


 * Bedfordshire Historical Record Society (BHRS) was established in 1912 as a focus for the study of Bedfordshire history. The BHRS has been publishing the results of research by members and non-members of the Society for more than one hundred years.

Biggleswade History Society Website: The Biggleswade Historical Society


 * The Biggleswade History Society has the primary objective of promoting the advancement of public education through the study of local history in Biggleswade.