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.

Ampthill & District Archaeology and Local History Society 15 Coniston Rd Flitwick Bedford, Bedfordshire MK45 1QQ UK Website: Ampthill & District Archaeology and Local History Society


 * The Society was founded in 1962 to assist the public in the study of archaeology and local history.

Bedford Architectural, Archaeological & Local History Society Putnoe Heights Church & Community Centre Putnoe Heights Bedford, Bedfordshire MK41 8EB UK Telephone: 01234 344344 Email: [mailto:info@baalhs.org.uk info@baalhs.org.uk] Website: Bedford Architectural, Archaeological & Local History Society

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.

Bedfordshire Local History Association 32 Grange Road Barton Le Clay Bedford, Bedfordshire MK45 4RE UK Telephone: 01582 655785 Website: Bedfordshire Local History Association


 * The BLHA has been the successful umbrella organization for local history in the county for over thirty years. Members include: almost all of Bedfordshire’s local history societies, institutions such as the Bedfordshire Archives, and an increasing number of individuals.


 * The association promotes the study of local history within and around Bedfordshire and provides a forum for discussion and cooperation between interested groups, individuals and its members. They also seek to improve communications between local history societies and the broader historical network both regionally and nationally.

Biggleswade History Society Trinity Methodist Church Shortmead Street Biggleswade, Bedfordshire SG18 0AP UK 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.

Caddington Local History Group Heathfield School 1A Hyde Rd Caddington, Luton, Bedfordshire LU1 4HD UK Telephone: 1582 725391 Email: [mailto:peterdfarrow@talktalk.net peterdfarrow@talktalk.net] Website: Caddington Local History Group

Clapham Historical Society Narly Oak The Baulk Green Lane Clapham Bedford, Bedfordshire MK41 6AA UK Telephone: 01234 350353 Email: [mailto:mollie.foster07@btinternet.com mollie.foster07@btinternet.com]

Colmworth and Neighbours History Society Church Rd Colmworth, Bedfordshire MK44 2JX UK Email: [mailto:secretary@colmworthhistory.org.uk secretary@colmworthhistory.org.uk Website: Colmworth and Neighbours History Society


 * The neighbouring villages of Colmworth include Bolnhurst, Keysoe, Little Staughton, Wilden, Renhold, and Ravensden. We try to promote an interest in history, and particularly local history, through regular monthly meetings and also through our Research Group.

Dunstable & District Local History Society Methodist Church Hall The Square Dunstable, Bedfordshire LU6 1QJ UK Website: Dunstable & District Local History Society

Hitchin Historical Society Church House Churchyard Hitchin, Bedfordshire SG5 1HP UK Telephone: 01462 423209 Email: [mailto:secretary@hitchinhistoricals.org.uk secretary@hitchinhistoricals.org.uk] Website: Hitchin Historical Society


 * The Society's object is to increase and spread knowledge of all aspects of the history of Hitchin. We also liaise with other local societies on issues where we feel that account should be taken of the town’s historic character.

Langford District and History Society St Andrew's Church Hall Church Street Langford, Bedfordshire SG18 9QE UK Telephone: 01737 312556 Email: [mailto:rowena.wolfe@which.net rowena.wolfe@which.net] Website: Langford District and History Society

Leighton Buzzard & District Archaeological & Historical Society Linslade Community Hall (St Barnabas) Waterloo Rd Linsdale, Bedfordshire LU7 2NR UK Telephone: 020 8819 5580 or 08456 44 77 07 Email: [mailto:elise@lbdahs.org.uk elise@lbdahs.org.uk] Website: Leighton Buzzard & District Archaeological & Historical Society

Potton History Society Brook End Potton Sandy, Bedfordshire SG19 2QS UK Telephone: 01767  260935 Email: [mailto:pottonhistory@aol.com pottonhistory@aol.com] Website: Potton History Society