Yorkshire 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 Yorkshire Group of Family History Societies may be seen here.

Regional Societies
Cleveland, North Yorkshire and South Durham Family History Society Meetings are held at three venues - click here Email: [mailto:secretary@clevelandfhs.org.uk secretary@clevelandfhs.org.uk] Website: Cleveland, North Yorkshire and South Durham Family History Society


 * The Aims of the Society are to promote the study of genealogy and family history and to educate the public therein by holding meetings, sharing information, encouraging research, giving assistance and producing publications for the public benefit.

Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological Society (CWAAS) Telephone: 01524 67523 Email: [mailto:general.secretary@cumbriapast.com general.secretary@cumbriapast.com] Website: Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological Society


 * The Society's charitable purpose is the advancement of education and culture in the fields of the arts, heritage and science. To promote, encourage, foster and coordinate the study of archaeology, history, genealogy, customs and traditions with special reference to the County of Cumbria which now includes the historic counties of Cumberland and Westmorland and Lancashire North of the Sands and the Sedbergh district of Yorkshire. Affiliated groups are the Carlisle Affiliated Group, the Kendal Historical & Archaeological Society, the Penrith Affiliated Group, and the South West Cumbria Historical & Archaeological Society.

Cumbria Family History Society Website: Cumbria Family History Society


 * The Cumbria Family History Society was founded to help members carry out their genealogy researches and our area of interest is the modern county of Cumbria, which is the old counties of Cumberland and Westmorland and a part of Northern Lancashire and North Yorkshire.

Cumbria Industrial History Society Shap Wells Hotel B6261 Shap Penrith, Cumbria CA10 3QU UK Email: [mailto:lowludderburn@btinternet.com lowludderburn@btinternet.com] Website: Cumbria Industrial History Society


 * CIHS was formed in 1985 by members of the Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological Society with a particular interest in industrial history.

Hartlepool Family History Group Grange Road Methodist Church Community Centre 46 Tankerville Street Hartlepool, County Durham TS26 8DU UK Telephone: 01429 282012 Email: [mailto:richard.wilson123@btinternet.com richard.wilson123@btinternet.com] Website: Hartlepool Family History Group


 * Hartlepool Family History Group is a branch of the Cleveland Family History Society. We hold nine monthly meetings in Hartlepool each year, excluding July, August and December. We invite speakers to talk about a range of family, social and local history topics. At our meetings there will always be someone who you can give any advice you may need while tracing your family. You do not need to have Hartlepool ancestry, most of us have families from all points around the country but enjoy coming to our meetings and joining the Society.

Holme & District Local History Society Burton Memorial Hall Main St Burton-in-Kendal, Cumbria LA6 1NA UK Telephone: 01524 782198 Website: Holme & District Local History Society


 * The Society concentrates on the local parishes of South Lakeland (Cumbria), including Holme, Burton, Beetham, Hutton Roof, Heversham, Lupton, Milnthorpe, and Preston Patrick. From the beginning we have collected photographs, maps and books about our local area for our library.  As the collection expanded with donations from members and non-members we started an archive section, now divided between two archivists: (1) Holme and (2) Burton & the district.

Hunter Archaeological Society Diamond Building Sheffield University 32 Leavygreave Road Sheffield, Yorkshire S3 7RD UK Telephone: 0114 288 2640 Email: [mailto:secretary@hunterarchaeologicalsociety.org.uk secretary@hunterarchaeologicalsociety.org.uk] Website: Hunter Archaeological Society


 * The Hunter Archaeological Society studies and reports on the archaeology, history and architecture of South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire.

Priories Historical Society The Innings 1 Prospect Precinct Gloucester Road Worksop, Nottinghamshire S81 0RS UK Telephone: 01909 732485 Email: [mailto:priorieshistoricalsociety@rocketmail.com priorieshistoricalsociety@rocketmail.com] Website: Priories Historical Society


 * Priories Historical Society was formed in June 2000 with the intention of bringing a wide variety of talks to the public. We are predominantly interested in the history and archaeology of the local area which covers Nottinghamshire and South Yorkshire.

Sedgefield Family History Group Ceddesfeld Hall Rectory Row Sedgefield Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham TS21 2AE UK Telephone: 01740 620367 Email: [mailto:sylvia.hall2@googlemail.com sylvia.hall2@googlemail.com] Website: Sedgefield Family History Group Second Website: Sedgefield Family History


 * A friendly discussion group for those with Family History interests in and around the Sedgefield area of County Durham. It is a branch of the Cleveland Family History Society.We welcome people from across the world with an interest in the northern part of North Yorkshire and the southern part of County Durham (before the boundary changes of 1974). It is also a group for people resident in the Sedgefield and surrounding area that have taken up researching their Family History and wish share their interests with other like minded people.

Upper Dales Family History Group Meetings are held at two locations - click here Telephone: 0743 2677 783 Email: [mailto:moverley.yorkshire@outlook.com moverley.yorkshire@outlook.com] Website: Upper Dales Family History Group


 * The Upper Dales Family History Group (UDFHG) is a branch of the Cleveland Family History Society. The aim of the Group is to support those members whose ancestors had their roots in Wensleydale and Swaledale. These ancestors often wandered far and wide so it is not surprising that our members' genealogical interests spread nationally and internationally.

Wesley Historical Society - North East Methodist History Society Telephone: 01434 608733 Website: Wesley Historical Society - North East Methodist History Society


 * 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. The Society aims to encourage an informed interest in the life and work of John and Charles Wesley, in Methodist history in general, in chapels and their architecture, and in the broader patterns of English religious history, especially in the counties of Northumberland, Durham and Cleveland.  Area: Durham, Northumberland, and The North Riding.

Yorkshire Societies
Aireborough Historical Society Archive Room Yeadon Town Hall High St Yeadon Leeds, Yorkshire LS19 7PP UK Email: [mailto:from@aireboroughhistoricalsociety.co.uk from@aireboroughhistoricalsociety.co.uk] Email #2: [mailto:airbhistory@aol.com airbhistory@aol.com] Website: Aireborough Historical Society


 * The Society was founded in 1957 to record and preserve the history of Aireborough, which consists of Yeadon, Guiseley, Rawdon, Carlton, Hawksworth, and the area which was covered by Menston Hospital.

Appleton le Moors History and Archive Group The Village Hall Appleton le Moors York, North Yorkshire YO62 6TE UK Website: Appleton le Moors History and Archive Group


 * The Group's objective is to creat a History Archive readily accessible to all and have regular formal and informal meetings to stimulate interest in the history of the Appleton-le-Moors and its people. We are willing to look up information for individuals researching their Family History.  Community and domestic history are of particular interest, many of the records such as Census Records, Church Registers and School Log Book  and some Diarys are searchable.

Aston cum Aughton History Group William Layne Reading Room Aughton Lane Aston Sheffield, South Yorkshire S26 2AN UK Email: [mailto:info@astonhistorygroup.co.uk info@astonhistorygroup.co.uk] Website: Aston cum Aughton History Group


 * As a group, we continue to research the history of the parish of Aston-cum-Aughton, recording memories and investigating records held in local libraries and archives.

Barnsley Family History Society Buckley Methodist Church Union Court Barnsley, South Yorkshire and the Humber S70 1JN UK Email: [mailto:secretary@barnsleyfhs.co.uk secretary@barnsleyfhs.co.uk] Website: Barnsley Family History Society


 * This is a long established society with the specific aim of supporting the family historian who wishes to research Barnsley and the surrounding area family history. We offer access to databases of names and places collected from a variety of sources including parish records, census returns, electoral registers, local newspapers, military lists, non-conformist sources, maps and wills, etc.


 * The Society takes a special interest in the region centred on Barnsley, extending from Thurnscoe and Goldthorpe in the East, to Dunford Bridge and Penistone in the West, and from Darton in the North, to Wortley in the South. This area includes the ancient parishes of Cawthorne, Darfield, Darton, Felkirk, High Hoyland, Hoyland Nether, Monk Bretton, Penistone, Royston, Silkstone (formerly included Barnsley), Tankersley, Worsbrough, and Wortley, these forming a part of the Archdeaconry of Doncaster.

Barwick-in-Elmet Historical Society John Rylie Community Centre Carrfield Road Barwick in Elmet Leeds, West Yorkshire LS15 4JB UK Telephone: 0113 3935729/0790 4234900 Email: [mailto:kjbaxter61@gmail.com kjbaxter61@gmail.com] Website: Barwick-in-Elmet Historical Society


 * The Barwick in Elmet Historical Society is devoted to the recording, research and publication of the history of this Yorkshire parish.

Batley History Group Batley Town Hall Market Pl Batley Kirklees, West Yorkshire WF17 5DA UK Email: [mailto:batleyhistorygroup@gmail.com batleyhistorygroup@gmail.com] Website: Batley History Group

Bedale Archaeology & History Society Bedale Hall North End Bedale, North Yorkshire DL81AA UK Email: [mailto:arch@phonecoop.coop arch@phonecoop.coop] Website: Bedale Archaeology & History Society


 * BAHS is an active archaeology and history society, founded in 1999, covering Bedale and the surrounding area.

Bentley With Arksey Heritage Society Bentley Area Community Library Chapel St Bentley Doncaster, Yorkshire DN5 0DE UK Website: Bentley With Arksey Heritage Society


 * A group of local people founded Bentley with Arksey Heritage Society in 1988, in order to research, record and preserve the history and heritage of the villages of Bentley and Arksey near Doncaster.

Bilton Historical Society Bilton Community Centre Bilton Lane Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG1 3DU UK Telephone: 01423 866977 Website: Bilton Historical Society


 * The Society was formed in 1996 to record, investigate and promote an awareness of Bilton's heritage and future, to unravel the secrets of Bilton’s past, its people, buildings, railways, industry, the royal hunting park and a lost way of life.

Bingley and District Local History Society Church House Old Main Street (just by the Parish Church) Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16 2RH UK Website: Bingley and District Local History Society


 * Bingley and District Local History Society was founded in 1988 by a group of local enthusiasts whose interest in Bingley’s history had been stimulated on a local history course run by Dr Gary Firth. The society’s main aims are to disseminate Bingley’s history and provide information in the form of talks, books and DVDs which will widen the local population’s knowledge of the history of the Bingley area which was once known as ‘The Throstle’s Nest of England’.

Bishopthorpe Local History Group Bishopthorpe Community Archive Bishopthorpe Village Hall Main Street Bishopthorpe York, Yorkshire YO23 2RA UK Telephone: 01904 704584 Email: [mailto:historygroup@bishopthorpe.net historygroup@bishopthorpe.net] Website: Bishopthorpe Local History Group


 * Our aim is to research, record and preserve the history of Bishopthorpe and, where possible, publish the results.

Bleak House Family History Group Bleak House 200a Ealand Road Wilton Park Batley Kirklees, West Yorkshire WF17 8JL UK Telephone: 01924 917414 Email: [mailto:info@bleakhousefamilyhistory.co.uk info@bleakhousefamilyhistory.co.uk] Website: Bleak House Family History Group

Bolsterstone Archaeology and Heritage Group Village Hall Heads Ln Bolsterstone Sheffield, Yorkshire S36 3ZB UK Website: Bolsterstone Archaeology and Heritage Group


 * Bolsterstone Archaeology and Heritage Group is a community group dedicated to exploring all aspects of our past, through archaeology, history, or in whatever way we can. We are an eclectic group of diverse backgrounds, with interests ranging far and wide. We are open to all times and places, but with our main focus on the heritage of Bolsterstone, the surrounding hills and valleys, and the region of South Yorkshire.

Boothferry Family and Local History Group The Courtyard Boothferry Road (opposite Morrisons supermarket) Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire DN14 6AE UK Telephone: 01405 762189 Email: [mailto:harvey.tripp@btinternet.com harvey.tripp@btinternet.com] Website: Boothferry Family and Local History Group


 * In 1988, a small group of local residents joined together to form the Boothferry Family and Local History Group. Their initial work was researching about families and documenting family trees, this was soon followed by an interest in local history.

Boston Spa Archaeology and Heritage Group Website: Boston Spa Archaeology and Heritage Group


 * We organise monthly talks and visits, meeting throughout the year for a range of activities including archaeological fieldwork, excavations, archaeobotany and experimental archaeology.

Bradfield Historical Society Low Bradfield Village Hall 6LB The Sands Sheffield, Yorkshire S6 UK Telephone: 0114 2337463 Email: [mailto:bradfield.history@mypostoffice.co.uk bradfield.history@mypostoffice.co.uk] Website: Bradfield Historical Society


 * Bradfield Historical Society holds monthly meetings and now specialise in talks and research about the Sheffield Flood of 1864.The Society takes part in other local events held in the area such as Craft Fairs, Galas, Environment events etc. In 1997 a third volume of Bygones of Bradfield was published. This and other books are available through the Society.

Bradford Family History Society Glyde House Little Horton Ln Bradford, Yorkshire BD5 0BQ UK Website: Bradford Family History Society

Brighouse History Group The Rest Centre Park Row Brighouse, West Yorkshire HD6 1AB UK Telephone: 01484 716970 Email: [mailto:brighousehistoricalsociety@hotmail.com brighousehistoricalsociety@hotmail.com] Website: Brighouse History Group

Brinsworth and Catcliffe Local History Group Brinsworth Pavilion (rear of the Community Centre) Brinsworth Lane Brinsworth, Yorkshire S6O 5DG UK Telephone: 01709 364089 Email: [mailto:airsy12@tiscali.co.uk airsy12@tiscali.co.uk] Website: Brinsworth and Catcliffe Local History Group


 * The aims of the Group are to promote the knowledge learned by research, to the wider audience of Brinsworth & Catcliffe. To share this information to the younger generation by visiting local schools. To record this information for years to come. Many of the elderly residents have recorded their life stories and they are in the archives at Brinsworth Comprehensive School.

Brodsworth Community Archaeology Group Email: [mailto:brodswortharchaeology@sheffield.ac.uk brodswortharchaeology@sheffield.ac.uk] Website: Brodsworth Community Archaeology Group


 * The Brodsworth Community Archaeology Group is an independent voluntary association comprised of individuals who wish to research, share and disseminate information about the history of the Brodsworth Area, South Yorkshire (which to us means the area covered by the parishes of Barnburgh, Brodsworth, Cadeby, Hampole, Hickleton, High Melton, Hooton Pagnell and Marr).

Broomhill Local History Group Website: Broomhill Local History Group


 * The Broomhill Local History Group was formed in 1988 to record and research the history of the "prettiest suburb in England". As part of this research each house has been "re-inhabited" from the time it was built up to 1940. This has been done from census returns, rate books, directories, electoral rolls and other miscellaneous sources. Since people living as lodgers are not usually given in directories, nor are there entries for working class inhabitants, it is not a complete record. There is a Iist of more than 11,500 heads of households, with addresses and dates as well as additional information on many of them - that may be of help to you in tracing your ancestors.

Calderdale Family History Society 4 Rawson Avenue Manor Heath Halifax, West Yorkshire HX3 0JP UK Email: [mailto:secretary@cfhsweb.co secretary@cfhsweb.com] Website: Calderdale Family History Society


 * A warm welcome to you from the Calderdale FHS. Founded in 1985, we are a group of family historians who help each other with their research. On this web site you will find information about the Society, the area and the research interests of our members.

Cawood Castle Garth Group Email: [mailto:cawoodCGG@googlemail.com cawoodCGG@googlemail.com] Website: Cawood Castle Garth Group


 * The Cawood Castle Garth Group wish to raise awareness of the rich natural and built history of the area, which is the site of a medieval castle, the former palace of the Archbishop of York.

City of York and District Family History Society The Raylor Centre James Street off Lawrence Street York, Yorkshire YO10 3DW UK Telephone: 01904 412204 (Research Room opening hours only) Email: [mailto:yorkfamilyhistory@btopenworld.com yorkfamilyhistory@btopenworld.com] Website: City of York and District Family History Society


 * Our aim is to bring together local people who share the same interest and to provide a point of contact for those members who, although not living in the area, have their roots within the modern Archdeaconry. The Society covers the modern Archdeaconry of York which stretches from Coxwold, Hovingham and Sherburn in Harfordlythe in the North to Ledsham, Birkin, Selby and Drax in the South. As well as from Bramham, Bilton and Sherburn in Elmet in the West to Huggate and Bubwith in the East.  The Society’s area overlaps parishes covered in the West by the Yorkshire Archaeological Society and in the East by The East Yorkshire Family History Society.

Claro Community Archaeology Group Website: Claro Community Archaeology Group

Clements Hall Local History Group Clements Hall Nunthorpe Rd York, Yorkshire YO23 1BW UK Telephone: 01904 466086 Email: [mailto:enquiries@clementshall.org.uk enquiries@clementshall.org.uk] Website: Clements Hall Local History Group


 * Exploring the history of the Scarcroft, Clementhorpe, and South Bank areas of York.

Cleveland Industrial Archaeology Society St. Mary’s Centre 90 Corporation Road Middlesbrough, Yorkshire TS1 2RW UK Telephone: 01429 523455 Email: [mailto:teesarchaeology@hartlepool.gov.uk teesarchaeology@hartlepool.gov.uk] Website: Cleveland Industrial Archaeology Society


 * The Cleveland Industrial Archaeology Society began life in 1965 as the Teesside Industrial Archaeology Group. We believe that the industrial history of the north east and Yorkshire is important and we work for its preservation.

Conisbrough & Denaby Main Heritage Group Ivanhoe Centre Gardens Lane Doncaster, Yorkshire DN12 3JX UK Telephone: 01709 860764 Email: [mailto:secretary@conisbroughheritage.co.uk secretary@conisbroughheritage.co.uk] Website: Conisbrough & Denaby Main Heritage Group


 * This group is about the history of the two villages of Conisbrough and Denaby Main and the people who have lived here.

Conisbrough & Denaby Main Local History Group Website: Conisbrough & Denaby Main Local History Group


 * Chronicling the history of two unique villages, Conisbrough and Denaby Main, the site contains over 5000 pages and 2000 pictures and is growing daily.

Cottingley Village History Society Town Hall Church and Community Centre Main Street Cottingley Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16 1SX UK Telephone: 01274 564774 Website: Cottingley Village History Society


 * The Object of the Society is to provide a common meeting ground for the study and discussion of, and research into, history in general, and of the local area in particular. The Society is creating a database of local historical knowledge for present and future use.

Cudworth Family History Group The Acorn Centre High Street Grimethorpe Barnsley, South Yorkshire S72 7BB UK Telephone: 07720 602349 Email: [mailto:noelandblackie@btinternet.com noelandblackie@btinternet.com] Website: Cudworth Family History Group


 * To promote a wider understanding and knowledge of local history and to preserve and store any historical information for the benefit of present and future generations. This will include the collection, categorising, archiving and displaying of materials which are considered to be part of the heritage of Cudworth.

Cudworth Local History and Heritage Group Cudworth Centre of Excellence Robert St Cudworth Barnsley, South Yorkshire S72 8UQ UK Email: [mailto:cudworth@one-place-studies.org cudworth@one-place-studies.org] Website: Cudworth Local History and Heritage Group


 * The Group aims to collect or copy and record items such as photographs, deeds, brochures, advertisements, postcards, maps and bits & bobs that relate to the history of Cudworth.

Dinnington and District Historical Society Dinnington Resource Center 131 Laughton Rd Dinnington Sheffield, Yorkshire S25 2PP UK Telephone: 01909 569982 Website: Dinnington and District Historical Society


 * The Society was formed twelve years ago by like minded people who wished to encourage an interest in our local history. Dinnington and its surrounding areas has a fascinating tapestry of many layers including its people and events that go back many thousands of years to the present.

Doncaster & District Family History Society Palgrave Research Centre King Edward Road Balby Doncaster, Yorkshire DN4 0NA UK Telephone: 07828 207323 Website: Doncaster & District Family History Society


 * The Society's objectives are to provide a forum for members to meet and discuss the study of family history and genealogy, to produce a journal regularly; to arrange a programme of lectures, visits and other activities connected with subjects of interest to the Society; to seek out, transcribe, index and wherever possible publish or make available material relevant to the interests of the Society; and to provide guidance in family history research and study to those living elsewhere whose families come from the area.

Dore Oral History Group Email: [mailto:website@dorevillage.co.uk website@dorevillage.co.uk] Website: Dore Village Society


 * Dore Oral History Group is linked with Dore Village Society. The group aims to collect the recorded memories of people living and/or working in Dore throughout the 20th and early 21st Centuries.

Dore Village Society Dore Old School Savage Lane Dore Sheffield, Yorkshire S17 3GW UK Telephone: 01143 271 054 Email: [mailto:website@dorevillage.co.uk website@dorevillage.co.uk] Website: Dore Village Society


 * The Society aims to foster the protection and enhancement of the local environment and amenities within Dore, to encourage a spirit of community and to record its historic development.

Dringhouses Local History Group St Edward's Community Hall Telephone: 01904 708700 Email: [mailto:alison.norman60@gmail.com alison.norman60@gmail.com] Website: Dringhouses Local History Group


 * The village of Dringhouses has a history going back 2,000 years. The Dringhouses Local History Group (DLHG) was formed in February 2005 by local residents to recall and explore how the village has developed and how it continues to change.

East Leeds History & Archaeology Society Cross Gates Methodist Church Hall 1A Austhorpe Rd Leeds, West Yorkshire LS15 8QR UK Email: [mailto:el.has@ntlworld.com el.has@ntlworld.com] Website: East Leeds History & Archaeology Society


 * The Society was formed in 1997 and exists to research and promote knowledge of the past through lectures and displays. In addition, the Society also runs the East Leeds Heritage Centre at Cross Gates Library, where regular displays and exhibitions take place.

East Riding Archaeological Society (ERAS) Room LT1 Wilberforce Building Hull University Cottingham Rd Hull, Yorkshire HU6 7SD UK Telephone: 07770 470443 Email: [mailto:rose.nicholson@northlincs.gov.uk rose.nicholson@northlincs.gov.uk] Website: East Riding Archaeological Society (ERAS)


 * The East Riding Archaeological Society has aims to promote interest in archaeology, both in the local area and further a field, through a programme of lectures, excursions, publications and fieldwork.

East Yorkshire Family History Society Meetings are held at four venues - click here Telephone (Bridlington): 01262 674829 Email (Help desk): [mailto:helpdesk@eyfhs.org.uk helpdesk@eyfhs.org.uk] Email (Bridlington): [mailto:bridlington@eyfhs.org.uk bridlington@eyfhs.org.uk] Email (Scarborough): [mailto:scarborough@eyfhs.org.uk scarborough@eyfhs.org.uk] Website: East Yorkshire Family History Society


 * During your visit please check the EYFHS events calendar to discover what is happening at our meetings in Beverley, Bridlington, Hull and Scarborough. Everyone is welcome to join us at any of our meetings, members and nonmembers alike.  We also operate a number of free Help Desks across the East Riding so check the dates and times and let's have a crack at those 'brick walls' together.

East Yorkshire Local History Society Website: East Yorkshire Local History Society


 * The East Yorkshire Local History Society exists to promote and encourage the study of local history in East Yorkshire.

Ecclesall Local History Group Mylnhurst School Button Hill Ecclesall Sheffield, Yorkshire S11 9HJ UK Website: Ecclesall Local History Group


 * We regret that due to the large number of requests we have been receiving we are no longer able to help with family history matters.

Forest of Galtres Society Parish Church Rooms Tanpit Lane Easingwold, North Yorkshire Y061 3HD UK Telephone: 01347 821685 Email: [mailto:helen@forestofgaltressociety.org helen@forestofgaltressociety.org] Website: Forest of Galtres Society


 * The Society had its origin in a series of informal and exploratory meetings held at irregular intervals during 1953. Those present came finally to the common mind that a Society should be brought into existence with the object of pursuing the study of local history and doing what such a Society could to interest local people in the appreciation and preservation of our historical treasures and heritage both tangible and intangible.

Friends of York Archaeological Trust for Excavation and Research YAT Resource Centre 421 Huntington Road Huntington York, Yorkshire YO31 9HU UK Telephone: 01904 663 000 Email: [mailto:archaeology@yorkat.co.uk archaeology@yorkat.co.uk] Website: Friends of York Archaeological Trust for Excavation and Research


 * The Friends of YAT membership gives members the opportunity to learn more about the latest archaeological discoveries the Trust are involved with as well as learn about life in the past.

Gleadless Valley Local History Group Terry Wright Community Hall (formerly Newfield Green Tenants Hall) Gleadless Road Newfield Green Sheffield, Yorkshire S2 2BT UK Website: Gleadless Valley Local History Group


 * A local history group for residents of Gleadless Valley to find out more about their community and its history.

Grenoside and District Local History Group Grenoside Community Centre Lower Hall Main St Grenoside Sheffield, Yorkshire S35 8PR UK Email: [mailto:info@grenosidelocalhistory.co.uk info@grenosidelocalhistory.co.uk] Website: Grenoside and District Local History Group


 * The group’s aims are to hold events, collect material and publish information to stimulate the interest and knowledge of Grenoside. We also encourage and support individuals in their own research as well as developing group research. As a group we are also interested in hearing from people who no longer live in the area but have memories, memorabilia and photos of the area they would be willing to share with us.

Halifax Antiquarian Society Halifax Central Library Northgate Halifax Calderdale, West Yorkshire HX1 1UN UK Email: [mailto:hassecretaries@hotmail.com hassecretaries@hotmail.com] Website: Halifax Antiquarian Society


 * Halifax, the administrative centre of the Metropolitan Borough of Calderdale, West Yorkshire, England, has a long and rich history. The Halifax Antiquarian Society exists to research, preserve and record this, taking the ancient Parish of Halifax as its area of study. This sizeable area stretched 15 miles to the Lancashire border and had boundaries which coincide with those of modern Calderdale in all but a few areas. Other towns included in the 'territory' are Brighouse, Elland, Sowerby Bridge, Hebden Bridge, Todmorden and most of Queensbury (the latter now in Bradford).

Harrogate and District Family History Society St Paul's Church Hall Belford Rd Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG1 1EL UK Website: Harrogate and District Family History Society


 * We promote and encourage the public study of both family and local history in the Harrogate and surrounding areas.  We also promote the preservation, security and accessibility of archive material.

Hebden Bridge Local History Society Methodist Church Hall 54 Bridge Lanes Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire HX7 6AQ UK Email: [mailto:secretary@hebdenbridgehistory.org.uk secretary@hebdenbridgehistory.org.uk] Website: Hebden Bridge Local History Society


 * The Hebden Bridge Local History Society was formed in 1949 and is a section of the Hebden Bridge Literary and Scientific Society which celebrated its hundredth anniversary in 2005.

Helmsley Archaeological Society North York Moors National Park Authority Committee Room Helmsley York, North Yorkshire YO62 5BP UK Website: Helmsley Archaeological Society


 * The Society's purpose was 'to gather together periodically for lectures and discussions on archaeological subjects, with special emphasis on local history' and to collect and record data.

Hessle Local History Society Town Hall South Ln Hessle, Yorkshire HU13 0RR UK Telephone: 01482 564577 Email: [mailto:mgfree@gmail.com mgfree@gmail.com] Website: Hessle Local History Society


 * Hessle Local History Society exists to promote and encourage the history and traditions of the town of Hessle, and the study of its history.

Hetton Local & Natural History Society Hetton & Eppleton Community Hall 72 Leeholme Hetton-le-Hole Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear DH5 8HR UK Email: [mailto:info@hettonlocalhistory.org.uk info@hettonlocalhistory.org.uk] Website: Hetton Local & Natural History Society


 * The primary aim of the Society is to advance the knowledge and education of people within the local community and beyond as to the heritage, history, and social development of Hetton-le-Hole and the surrounding area, including Easington Lane, Moorsley, and East Rainton.

Hillsborough and Owlerton Local History Group The Hillsborough Sports Arena Seminar Room Middlewood Road Hillsborough Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber, S6 4HA UK Website: Hillsborough and Owlerton Local History Group


 * The Group's website is intended to give anyone in the world access to information about the history of Hillsborough and Owlerton in the City of Sheffield. Essentially it covers Sheffield 6 which includes the villages of Loxley, Middlewood and Wadsley including the Don, Loxley and Rivelin Valleys. It is a suburb with many fine old buildings. There was an explosion of activity during the industrial revolution of both housing for ordinary workers and small industrial concerns though for centuries small water-powered mills were situated along the rivers. Some of these were destroyed in the Great Flood of 1864 never to be built again.

Huddersfield & District Archaeological Society Heritage Quay 9 Queensgate Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD1 3DH UK Telephone: 01484 511400 Email: [mailto:hdas@btinternet.com hdas@btinternet.com] Website: Huddersfield & District Archaeological Society


 * The Society actively studies, explores and records the archaeology of the Huddersfield area. It has been doing so since 1956, covering prehistory, the Roman and mediaeval periods and the archaeology of the recent past.

Huddersfield and District Family History Society Headquarters and Research Centre The Root Cellar 33A Greens End Road Meltham Holmfirth, West Yorkshire HD9 5NW UK Email: [mailto:secretary@hdfhs.org.uk secretary@hdfhs.org.uk] Website: Huddersfield and District Family History Society


 * The Society’s aims are to promote and encourage mutual help between people interested in Family History and Genealogy.  The Society caters particularly for those with interests in the Metropolitan District of Kirklees. The area comprises Batley, Colne Valley, Denby Dale, Dewsbury, Huddersfield, Holme Valley, Kirkburton, Meltham, Mirfield, and Spen Valley, an area of nearly 160 square miles. Within its boundaries lie the eleven ancient parishes of Almondbury, Batley, Birstall, Dewsbury, Huddersfield, Emley, Kirkburton, Kirkheaton, Mirfield and Thornhill. High Hoyland, Halifax and Saddleworth are on the fringes of the area and some parts of these ancient parishes are included.

Huddersfield Local History Society University of Huddersfield Queensgate Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD1 3DH UK Email: [mailto:secretary@huddersfieldhistory.org.uk secretary@huddersfieldhistory.org.uk] Website: Huddersfield Local History Society


 * Huddersfield Local History Society is a membership organisation for anybody and everybody interested in the history of the town. Our established activities include monthly talks from September to May; a summer outing; an autumn seminar; an annual journal, free to members; and a series of publications.

Hull & District Local History Research Group Garden Village Club Elm Avenue Hull, Yorkshire HU8 8PZ UK Telephone: 01482 564577 Email: [mailto:mgfree@gmail.com mgfree@gmail.com] Website: Hull & District Local History Research Group


 * The group aims to research, explore, and publish the history of the city of Kingston upon Hull in Yorkshire, and the surrounding area.

Ingleborough Archaeology Group Ingleborough Community Centre Main Street Via Carnforth, North Yorkshire LA6 2JD UK Email: [mailto:ingleborougharchaeologygroup@gmail.com ingleborougharchaeologygroup@gmail.com] Website: Ingleborough Archaeology Group


 * Ingleborough Archaeology Group (IAG) is based in Ingleton in the Yorkshire Dales of England. It has as its core area of operations the Ingleborough massif and the surrounding valleys of Kingsdale, Chapel le Dale and Ribblesdale.

John Wheelwright Archaeological Society Knowl Club 17 Knowl Rd Mirfield, West Yorkshire WF14 8DQ UK Telephone: 01924 492507 Email: [mailto:potandclay@btinternet.com potandclay@btinternet.com] Website: John Wheelwright Archaeological Society

Keighley and District Family History Society Local Studies Library (former Reference Library) Keighley Public Library 1 Albert St Keighley Bradford, West Yorkshire BD21 2AT UK Email: [mailto:fhs_membership@kdfhs.org.uk fhs_membership@kdfhs.org.uk] Website: Keighley and District Family History Society


 * With a focus on family history in the West Riding of Yorkshire town of Keighley, the Keighley and District Family History Society was created in 1986. It soon became apparent however that there was significant interest from the outlying districts. Through this interest the Society has expanded to what we have today, covering quite a large area of the County of Yorkshire, especially North Yorkshire.  Family history remains as the focus of our research, helping members to find out details of their own families.

Kirkby, Great Broughton and Ingleby Greenhow Local History Group Great Broughton Village Hall Ingleby Road Middlesbrough Cleveland, Yorkshire TS9 7ER UK Email: [mailto:kgbighistory.org.uk kgbighistory.org.uk] Website: Kirkby, Great Broughton and Ingleby Greenhow Local History Group


 * Our aim is to investigate and record the local history of the three villages and surrounding area and to encourage interest and involvement in these matters within the villages.

Kirkbymoorside History Group Website: Kirkbymoorside History Group


 * The Group promotes the study of local history, assists with research in the Kirkbymoorside Area, and secures archival material and artefacts.

Kirkheaton Local and Family History Group Kirkheaton Library Fields Rise Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD5 0LZ UK Telephone: 07824 499 600 Email: [mailto:kfhg@outlook.com kfhg@outlook.com] Website: Kirkheaton Local and Family History Group

Kiveton Park and Wales History Society St. Johns Rooms Wales Road Kiveton Park, Sheffield S26 6RA UK Email: [mailto:kivetonwaleshistory@yahoo.co.uk kivetonwaleshistory@yahoo.co.uk] Website: Kiveton Park and Wales History Society


 * The Society has been in existence since 2006 and has become a well established pillar of our community thanks, in no small measure, to the hard work, dedication and enthusiasm of its membership. Our comprehensive and extremely popular website allows us to provide our community with a comprehensive and stimulating pictorial, oral and written history of our villages.

Lockton and Levisham Heritage Group Email: [mailto:enquiries@locktonlevisham.co.uk enquiries@locktonlevisham.co.uk] Website: Lockton and Levisham Heritage Group


 * The Heritage Group aims to link present with past, recording and honouring the lives and activities of our predecessors, making both past and present accessible to everyone who lives in or visits this area of unspoilt, wild beauty. We are interested in everything to do with these villages.

The London Group of Yorkshire Family History Societies Society of Genealogists 14 Charterhouse Buildings Goswell Road London EC1 UK Email: [mailto:lgyfhs@virginmedia.com lgyfhs@virginmedia.com] Website: The London Group of Yorkshire Family History Societies


 * The London Group meets four times a year, in March, June, September and November, when we aim to have distinguished speakers on a wide variety of subjects, many with a Yorkshire interest. The Group welcomes anyone with an interest in Yorkshire family history.

Low Moor Local History Group Aldersgate Methodist Church Common Road Low Moor Bradford, West Yorkshire BD12 OTW UK Email: [mailto:Info@lmlhg.org.uk Info@lmlhg.org.uk] Website: Low Moor Local History Group

Malhamdale Local History Group Malham Village Hall Laneside Cove Road Malham Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 4DH UK Telephone: 01729 830201 Email: [mailto:lugton@btinternet.com lugton@btinternet.com] Website: Malhamdale Local History Group Website #2: Malhamdale Local History Group


 * The Malhamdale Local History Group exists to promote and further knowledge about the history of the Parish of Kirkby Malhamdale, situated in upper Airedale. Based around the historic ecclesiastical parish, the group's area of interest covers the ten townships of Malham Moor, Malham, Kirkby Malham, Hanlith, Scosthrop, Airton, Calton, Otterburn, Bell Busk, and Coniston Cold.

Maltby Local History Society Maltby Community Library 42 High St Maltby Rotherham, South Yorkshire S66 8LA UK Telephone: 01709 812150 Website: Maltby Local History Society

Marsden History Group Marsden Mechanics Institute meeting room 21-23 Peel St Marsden Huddersfield, Yorkshire HD7 6BW UK Email: [mailto:admin@marsdenhistory.co.uk admin@marsdenhistory.co.uk] Website: Marsden History Group


 * The group consists of any interested people, and has informal links with Leeds University. Most members are local, but anyone from anywhere in the world is welcome to join us.

Marshland Local History Group Swinefleet Village Hall Swinefleet, Yorkshire DN14 8DQ UK Email: [mailto:rona.dickinson@btinternet.com rona.dickinson@btinternet.com] Website: Marshland Local History Group


 * Marshland, a part of England relatively unknown to tourists, lies to the south of Yorkshire’s River Ouse. The History Group is concerned with the five villages closest to the river, Swinefleet, Reedness, Whitgift and Ousefleet and Adlingfleet.

The Metcalfe Society Tennants Garden Rooms The Auction House Harmby Rd Leyburn, North Yorkshire DL8 5SG UK Telephone: 01924 260926 Email: [mailto:enquiries@metcalfe.org.uk enquiries@metcalfe.org.uk] Website: The Metcalfe Society


 * The Metcalfe Society supports the interest in the family history of the Metcalfe name & all spelling variants and acts as the principal link between branches in the home country and those settled worldwide. So whether you are interested in the name, its origin and history, or need some help with your own Metcalfe family history, why not join what is probably the world’s largest one-name family history society.

Mexborough and District Heritage Society Mexborough Library & CSC John Street Mexborough, South Yorkshire S64 9HS UK Telephone: 01709 582037 Email: [mailto:mexboroughheritage@yahoo.co.uk mexboroughheritage@yahoo.co.uk] Website: Mexborough and District Heritage Society


 * Our aim is to record and preserve details of the area’s rich past – the buildings, the way of life and more importantly the people who worked so hard to create a thriving community. We have also developed an online archive on our website for public access to information on the area’s heritage.

Morley & District Family History Group St Mary's Church Hall (opposite Morley Library) Commercial St Morley Leeds, West Yorkshire LS27 8HZ UK Website: Morley & District Family History Group


 * We are a small and friendly group whose aims are to promote and encourage mutual help between like-minded people - who are interested in their ancestors, who they were, what they did and what their lives may have been like. Whether your ancestors were Morley born and bred, just passing through, or never went near the place, you, yourself, are assured of a helpful and friendly YORKSHIRE welcome.

Nether Edge History Group Email: [mailto:john.bax@blueyonder.co.uk john.bax@blueyonder.co.uk] Website: Nether Edge History Group


 * The Nether Edge History Group is based in the Nether Edge district of Sheffield and is part of the Nether Edge Neighbourhood Group. It is interested in all historical facts and photos concerning Nether Edge and its surrounding area. The boundaries are flexible and material from Abbeydale, Sharrow, Banner Cross as well as Nether Edge is always of interest.

North Craven Historical Research Group Victoria Hall Kirkgate Settle, Yorkshire BD24 9DZ UK Telephone: 01729 825773 Email: [mailto:hudsonhistory@totalise.co.uk hudsonhistory@totalise.co.uk] Website: North Craven Historical Research Group


 * The Group's mission is to encourage, promote and facilitate research into the history, archaeology and vernacular architecture of the area of North Craven which is centred on Settle.

North Duffield History and Conservation Society Email: [mailto:info@ndchs.org.uk info@ndchs.org.uk] Website: North Duffield History and Conservation Society


 * North Duffield Conservation and Local History Society was formed in the early 1980's by a group of local residents who wished to research the history of the village and to conserve the rural way of life.

Northallerton & District Local History Society Sacred Heart Catholic Church Hall 41 Thirsk Road Northallerton, North Yorkshire DL6 1PJ UK Telephone: 01609 774662 Email: [mailto:heritage1138@outlook.com heritage1138@outlook.com] Website: Northallerton & District Local History Society


 * The Society seeks to promote interest in Local History in the Allertonshire Wapentake of the old North Riding, but in practice supports Local History activity anywhere in the modern county of North Yorkshire.

Northowram Historical Society Northowram Methodist Church The Green Northowram Calderdale, West Yorkshire HX3 7DJ UK Email: [mailto:history@northowram.org history@northowram.org] Website: Northowram Historical Society


 * The group is currently researching the history of the village and surrounding areas from 1900 through to current times. Also they are researching the older houses of Northowram and Shibden.

Norton Lees Local History Group St Paul’s Vestry St Paul’s Church 52 Norton Lees Lane Sheffield Yorkshire S8 9BD UK Website: Norton Lees Local History Group

Old Dronfield Society Dronfield Hall Barn High Street Dronfield, Yorkshire S18 1PY UK Email: [mailto:dronfieldheritagetrust@outlook.com dronfieldheritagetrust@outlook.com] Website: Old Dronfield Society


 * The Society encourages research and recording of the history of Dronfield and its ancient parish which includes Apperknowle, Little Barlow, Coal Aston, Dronfield Woodhouse, Holmesfield and Unstone. Conservation of surviving buildings and features of the town and area has been a major objective and in association with the Civic Society we monitor any plans for re-development or alterations of old buildings.

Olicana Historical Society All Saints Church House 4 Church St Ilkley, Yorkshire LS29 9DS UK Telephone: 01943 870952 Email: [mailto:john.cruse1@btinternet.com john.cruse1@btinternet.com] Website: Olicana Historical Society


 * The Olicana Historical Society arranges an annual winter programme of lectures on a variety of subjects of both general and local historical interest. In summer a programme of visits is arranged for members.  Where possible these visits are linked to the winter lectures.

Ossett Historical Society The Trinity Centre Church Street Ossett, West Yorkshire WF5 9DW UK Email: [mailto:ossetthistoricalsoc@yahoo.co.uk ossetthistoricalsoc@yahoo.co.uk] Website: Ossett Historical Society


 * For over thirty years the Ossett Historical Society has fostered an interest in the history of Ossett, and that of the surrounding area.

Penistone History Group St John’s Community Centre Church St Penistone, Sheffield S36 6AR UK Telephone: 01226 762867 Email: [mailto:petermoody@talktalk21.com petermoody@talktalk21.com] Website: Penistone History Group

Pocklington and District Local History Group The Old Court House 37 George St Pocklington York, Yorkshire YO42 2DH UK Telephone: 01759 301386 Email: [mailto:asefton@gmail.com asefton@gmail.com] Website: Pocklington and District Local History Group


 * The Pocklington & District Local History Group was started in 2007 and aims to promote and record the history and heritage of the area. We have put our effort into creating a website and digitally storing photographs, recordings, documents and family histories of peoples in the area. We also hold the Digital archives of the Bishop Wilton Local History Group now disbanded.

Pontefract and District Archaeological Society Central Methodist Church Newgate Pontefract, West Yorkshire WF8 1NB UK Telephone: 01977 794466 Email: [mailto:idownes1701@hotmail.com idownes1701@hotmail.com] Website: Pontefract and District Archaeological Society


 * The aims of our Society are to foster and promote the study of archaeology and its contribution to history, especially in and around Pontefract.

Pontefract and District Family History Society Micklegate Methodist Church Hall Micklegate Pontefract, West Yorkshire WF8 1QG UK Email: [mailto:secretary@pontefractfhs.org.uk secretary@pontefractfhs.org.uk] Website: Pontefract and District Family History Society


 * As well as the Parish of Pontefract which includes the Chapelry of Knottingley, the areas of Carleton, East Hardwick and Tanshelf, the Society also covers the ancient parishes of Candleford, Ackworth, Badsworth, Birkin, Brayton, Brotherton, Darrington, Featherstone, Felkirk, Ferry Fryston, Hemsworth, Kellington, Kippax, Kirk Smeaton, Ledsham, Methley, Monk Fryston, Normanton, Sherburn in Elmet, South Kirkby, Womersley, Wragby, and the towns and villages within them.

Poppleton History Society Poppleton Centre Main St Nether Poppleton York, Yorkshire YO26 6JT UK Telephone: 01904 798868 Email: [mailto:gandt.kendall@virginmedia.com gandt.kendall@virginmedia.com] Website: Poppleton History Society


 * Poppleton History Society was established in 1989 to encourage local residents to develop interests in the history of their community and to record it. The Archaeology Group runs under the auspices of the Historical Society.

Pott & Agill Study Group (Masham Archaeology Group) Email: [mailto:e.witton@homecall e.witton@homecall] Website: Pott & Agill Study Group


 * We study the pre-history, history & archaeology of Mashamshire. 2010 - currently looking at the valley of the River Burn from source to where it joins the River Ure.

Ripon Historical Society and Family History Group Workhouse Museum Allhallowgate Ripon Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG4 1LE UK Email: [mailto:RHSInfo@aol.com RHSInfo@aol.com] Website: Ripon Historical Society and Family History Group


 * Founded in 1987, the Ripon Historical Society is actively concerned with all aspects of the City of Ripon and the surrounding area from Masham to South Stainley and from Skelton-on-Ure to Nidderdale.

Roggins Local History Group 11 Fall View Silkstone Barnsley, South Yorkshire S75 4LG UK Telephone: 01226 790 695 Email: [mailto:ritchieTJ@aol.com ritchieTJ@aol.com] Website: Roggins Local History Group

Rosedale History Society Email: [mailto:rosedalehistory@hotmail.co.uk rosedalehistory@hotmail.co.uk] Website: Rosedale History Society


 * Rosedale History Society was formed in 2008 to bring together the communities of Rosedale, Thorgill and Hartoft and enable us to form an archive of historical material. This is a story of drama, conflict and huge changes, brought about by church, State and the Industrial Revolution.  Our now peaceful and beautiful dale, set deep in the North Yorkshire Moors is a haven for walkers, historians, archaeologists and geologists.  It is a fascinating and mysterious place, with many stories to tell.

Rotherham Archaeology Society 64 Woodfoot Road Moorgate Rotherham, South Yorkshire S60 3DY UK Telephone: 01709 378735 Email: [mailto:admin@rasociety.co.uk admin@rasociety.co.uk] Website: Rotherham Archaeology Society


 * Rotherham Archaeological Society is a voluntary body dedicated to the preservation of Rotherham’s historic buildings and to the investigation and recording of its archaeology and heritage.

Rotherham Family History Society The Liberty Church Station Road Masbrough Rotherham, South Yorkshire S60 1JH UK Email: [mailto:brian_allott@msn.com brian_allott@msn.com] Website: Rotherham Family History Society


 * The Society was formed in July 1983 to bring together the Family History Community in Rotherham and the surrounding area. It offers a forum and marketplace, which gives its members the opportunity to meet other like minded people in a friendly atmosphere conducive to the furtherment of their Genealogical interests.

Rotherham Local History Society Talbot Lane Methodist Church 45 Moorgate St Rotherham, South Yorkshire S60 2RB UK Email: [mailto:hyland590@btinternet.com hyland590@btinternet.com] Website: Rotherham Local History Society

Ryburn Valley History Society Ripponden Conservative Club 212 Halifax Road Sowerby Bridge Ripponden, West Yorkshire HX6 4BG UK Email: [mailto:ryburnhistory@outlook.com ryburnhistory@outlook.com] Website: Ryburn Valley History Society


 * Ryburn Valley History Society represents a group of mainly local people interested in the history of the area. The Ryburn Valley has a rich history from prehistoric man, Viking activity, evidence of the Romans passing by, trade routes linking cottage industries then the impact of industrialisation.

Ryedale Family History Group Hovingham Village Hall Main Street Hovingham York, Yorkshire YO62 4LF UK Telephone: 01653 628132 Email: [mailto:secretary@ryedalefamilyhistory.org secretary@ryedalefamilyhistory.org] Website: Ryedale Family History Group


 * The Ryedale Family History Group was established in 2005 to help members to further their research into family and local history.

Saddleworth Historical Society Saddleworth Museum Uppermill Saddleworth, Yorkshire OL3 6AP UK Telephone: 01457 838098 Email: [mailto:iafoster946@gmail.com iafoster946@gmail.com] Website: Saddleworth Historical Society


 * The Saddleworth Historical Society aims to document the history of Saddleworth, to promote an interest in the area’s past, and to facilitate research relating to Saddleworth history. The Society’s activities range from prehistory and archaeology to landscape studies and architecture. Members’ interests include the textile industry,  the Industrial Revolution, transportation by way of packhorse trails, turnpike roads, the Huddersfield Narrow Canal, railways, and family histories.

Saltaire History Club Resource Centre Shipley College Exhibition Rd. Saltaire Shipley Bradford, West Yorkshire BD18 3JW UK Telephone: 07515 120432 Email: [mailto:historyclub@saltairevillage.info historyclub@saltairevillage.info] Website: Saltaire History Club

Scarborough Archaeological & Historical Society Concert Room Central Library Vernon Road Scarborough YO112NN UK Email: [mailto:secretary@sahs.org.uk secretary@sahs.org.uk] Website: Scarborough Archaeological & Historical Society


 * The Society, originally called The Scarborough and District Archaeological Society, was founded in 1947 by a group of enthusiasts keen to preserve and research the rich archaeological inheritance of the area. Originally an excavating society, over the years our activities have expanded.

Sedbergh & District History Society The Community Office 72A Main Street Sedbergh, Cumbria LA10 5AD UK Email: [mailto:sedberghhistsoc@aol.com sedberghhistsoc@aol.com] Website: Sedbergh & District History Society


 * Sedbergh & District History Society was founded in 1980 and now has members throughout the world. Its aims are to study, research, publish and stimulate interest in history but mainly in the history of the local area. The society archives hold copies of parish registers, tithe maps and schedules, censuses, land tax returns, deeds and wills, as well as an extensive collection of photographs dating from about 1858 onwards.

Selby & District Family History Group Selby Town Hall York St Selby, Yorkshire YO8 4AH UK Email: [mailto:secretarysdfhg@gmail.com secretarysdfhg@gmail.com] Website: Selby & District Family History Group


 * Formed in May 2001 from a short Workers Education Association Family History Course, it has developed into a group where experienced members offer help and advice to those that require it.

Sheffield & District Family History Society Cemetery Road Baptist Church 11 Napier St Sheffield S11 8HA, UK Email: [mailto:secretary@sheffieldfhs.org.uk secretary@sheffieldfhs.org.uk] Website: Sheffield & District Family History Society


 * We set up nearly 40 years ago for the mutual benefit of people interested in the study of family and local history.

Sheriff Hutton History Group Sheriff Hutton Village Hall York Road Sheriff Hutton York, North Yorkshire YO60 6RA UK Telephone: 01347 878136 Website: Sheriff Hutton History Group


 * Sheriff Hutton played an important part in medieval history and has a growing collection of documents and photographs about the changes in the village through the 20th century.

Shire Brook Valley Heritage Group Shire Brook Valley Visitor Centre Stone Ln Sheffield, Yorkshire S13 7BR UK Website: Shire Brook Valley Heritage Group


 * The group is an organisation that has brought together people who are enthusiastic about local history. Its aim is to continue the research and promotion of the heritage of the Shire Brook Valley.

Sinnington History Group Website: Sinnington History Group

Skipton & Craven Historical Society Swadford Centre 32 Swadford Street Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 1RD UK Website: Skipton & Craven Historical Society


 * The Society was founded in 1971 to form a focus for people within the Skipton area interested in both local and national history.

South Ainsty Archaeological Society Email: [mailto:mjrogers@talktalk.net mjrogers@talktalk.net] Website: South Ainsty Archaeological Society


 * We are a small community group researching the history and archaeology of the South Ainsty area, which lies to the south-west of York. Our area of interest is bounded by the A64 and the rivers Ouse and Wharfe. This includes the villages of Copmanthorpe, Acaster Malbis, Appleton Roebuck, Bolton Percy, Acaster Selby and Colton.

South Bradford Local History Alliance Email: [mailto:info@sblha.com info@sblha.com] Website: South Bradford Local History Alliance


 * South Bradford Local History Alliance is made up of Low Moor Local History Group, Wibsey Local History Group, and Wyke Local History Group. For some time now members of these groups have been transcribing parish and other records relating to the areas the various groups cover and these transcriptions are rapidly becoming available on this site.

South Leeds Archaeology Group Rothwell Community Hub Marsh St Rothwell Leeds, West Yorkshire LS26 0AD UK E-mail: [mailto:southleedsarchaeology@turpsoft.co.uk southleedsarchaeology@turpsoft.co.uk] Website: South Leeds Archaeology Group


 * South Leeds Archaeology (SLA), brings together individuals who are interested in archaeology, share information, learn from each other and further everyone’s understanding.

South Pennines History Group Birchcliffe Centre Birchcliffe Rd Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire HX7 8DB UK Email: [mailto:ataxjb@btinternet.com ataxjb@btinternet.com] Website: South Pennines History Group


 * The South Pennine History Group was born in 2010 out of the common interests of three local history groups in the South Pennines: Hebden Bridge Local History Society, Marsden History Group, and Saddleworth Historical Society. The Group seeks to co-operate in order to work in partnership to research and record all aspects of the history of the South Pennine	region, to promote all aspects of the	history and heritage of the South Pennine Region, and to make the results of such research available to the wider community.

South Yorkshire Industrial History Society (SYIHS) Kelham Island Industrial Museum Alma Street Sheffield, South Yorkshire S3 8RY UK Telephone: 0114 2307693 Email: [mailto:amjballfca@blueyonder.co.uk amjballfca@blueyonder.co.uk] Website: South Yorkshire Industrial History Society (SYIHS)


 * South Yorkshire Industrial History Society is a registered charity which is involved in conservation of buildings linked with local trades, industrial history and archaeology of Sheffield and South Yorkshire.

Spen Valley Historical Society Our Lady & St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church Hall Dewsbury Road Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire BD19 5DL UK Telephone: 0797 193 8010 Email: [mailto:spenvalleyhistoricalsociety@gmail.com spenvalleyhistoricalsociety@gmail.com] Website: Spen Valley Historical Society

Stannington Local History Group The Lomas Hall Church Street Stannington Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber S6 6DB UK Website: Stannington Local History Group


 * Stannington is situated on one of Sheffield's seven hills. Originally a village in the old West Riding of Yorkshire, it is now a suburb of Sheffield while still being part of the Parish of Bradfield.

Stocksbridge and District History Society Museum and Heritage Centre Town Hall Manchester Rd Stocksbridge Sheffield, Yorkshire S36 2DT UK Website: Stocksbridge and District History Society


 * Discover more about the Photographs, Objects and Documents cared for by the Stocksbridge & District History Society & explore the area from the comfort of your home.

Stockton on the Forest and Hopgrove Local History Group Stockton Hall The Village Stockton on the Forest York, Yorkshire YO32 9UN UK Telephone: 01904 400309 Website: Stockton on the Forest and Hopgrove Local History Group


 * The group's aims are to hold events, collect material and publish information to stimulate the interest and knowledge of Stockton and its neighbourhood.

Strensall Local History Group Strensall and Towthorpe Village Hall Northfields Strensall York, Yorkshire YO32 5XW UK ​Email: [mailto:slhg@gmx.com slhg@gmx.com] Website: Strensall Local History Group


 * We are an informal group of people interested in learning about all aspects of the history of Strensall, York and the surrounding area.

Swaledale and Arkengarthdale Archaeology Group The Buck Hotel Reeth Richmond, Yorkshire DL11 6SW UK Email: [mailto:info@swaag.org info@swaag.org] Website: Swaledale and Arkengarthdale Archaeology Group

Swinton Heritage Society Website: Swinton Heritage Society


 * This site is the official history site for both Swinton and its sister village of Kilnhurst. Please explore the site and enjoy the town's past. Our primary role is to celebrate, spread knowledge and seek to protect varied aspects of the Swinton areas (including Kilnhurst) rich local history and heritage.

Tadcaster Historical Society Tykes Tearooms 18 High Street Tadcaster, North Yorkshire LS24 9AT UK Telephone: 01937 833219 Email: [mailto:tadhistorical@gmail.com tadhistorical@gmail.com] Website: Tadcaster Historical Society


 * Tadcaster Historical Society is a small, local history group who not only meet monthly to hear an historical lecture, but are also engaged in their own research, both individually and in groups. Together, they have produced several books on the history of Tadcaster. These include a major achievement: the transcription and translation from Latin into English of the Manor Court Rolls of the Percy Manor of Tadcaster for the 16th and 17th Century.

Tang Hall Local History Group St Aelred’s Community Centre Fifth Avenue Tang Hall, Yorkshire YO31 OPN UK Telephone: 01904 345942 Email: [mailto:tanghallhistory@gmail.com tanghallhistory@gmail.com] Website: Tang Hall Local History Group


 * The Group's aim is to collect and record photos and memories of the east side of the city and make them available to all.

Teesside Archaeological Society Stockton Central Library Church Rd Stockton-on-Tees, Yorkshire TS18 1TU UK Email: [mailto:teesarchsoc.news@gmail.com teesarchsoc.news@gmail.com] Website: Teesside Archaeological Society


 * We’re an enthusiastic, friendly group who share a passion for the rich, distinctive heritage of the Tees Valley and Cleveland, with more than 10,000 years of archaeology – evidence for past human activity – on our doorstep!

Thorne Local History Society Old Folks Centre Church Street Thorne Doncaster, South Yorkshire DN8 5BE UK Website: Thorne Local History Society

Thorpe Hesley Local History Society Thundercliffe Grange Grange Lane Rotherham, SouthYorkshire S61 2SQ UK Telephone: 0114 2453660 Email: [mailto:jblndll@aol.com jblndll@aol.com] Website: Thorpe Hesley Local History Society

The Thoresby Society Leeds Library Commercial Street Leeds, Yorkshire LS1 6AL UK Email: [mailto:secretary@thoresby.org.uk secretary@thoresby.org.uk] Website: The Thoresby Society


 * The Thoresby Society is the historical society for Leeds and its surrounding area and is open to everyone interested in the city’s rich past and its development over the centuries. It has a long-established library and archive collection, including historical records, maps, newspapers, and images, provides a varied programme of monthly talks and summer excursions, and publishes original research on aspects of Leeds history in its highly regarded annual publication (free to members).

Thornton le Dale History Society The Hill Memorial Institute Maltongate Thornton-le-Dale, Yorkshire YO18 7LF UK Telephone: 01751 473816 Email: [mailto:lizj.whitehouse@gmail.com lizj.whitehouse@gmail.com] Website: Thornton le Dale History Society


 * The Society was formed in May 2013 for people interested in the history of Thornton le Dale and the surrounding area. There is a wide range of interests and expertise within the group and enthusiasm for investigating various aspects of the history of Thornton le Dale.

Thurgoland Local History Group 2 Ivy Bank Halifax Road Thurgoland, Yorkshire S35 7AL UK Telephone: 0114 2883482 Email: [mailto:maurice2ivybank@yahoo.co.uk maurice2ivybank@yahoo.co.uk] Website; Thurgoland Local History Group


 * To research and collate the history of Thurgoland parish and also through speakers learn local history of other areas around us.

Thurnscoe Family History Group Training Room 2 DECV LTd (Thurnscoe Library) 2 Shepherd Lane Thurnscoe Rotherham, South Yorkshire S63 0JS UK Telephone: 01709 893115 Email: [mailto:addressayorkie19@aol.com addressayorkie19@aol.com] Website: Thurnscoe Family History Group


 * The aim of the group is to promote and help the research of family history in the area.

Tickhill and District Local History Society Methodist Schoolroom (entrance behind the Methodist Church) Northgate, Yorkshire Telephone: 01302 752429 Email: [mailto:fotowalker-history@talktalk.net fotowalker-history@talktalk.net] Website: Tickhill and District Local History Society


 * The Society is building a documentary and photographic archive of the area’s history which will be available for research. Tickhill Library have kindly provided room for the Archive. As well as donations of original material, the Society welcomes the opportunity to copy documents and photographs where people prefer to retain the originals.

Todwick Historical Society Village Hall 95 Kiveton Ln Todwick Sheffield, Yorkshire S26 1HJ UK Telephone: 01909 772972 Email: [mailto:contact@todwickhistoricalsociety.org.uk contact@todwickhistoricalsociety.org.uk] Website: Todwick Historical Society


 * Todwick Historical Society was formed to bring together like-minded members of the village and surrounding area who wanted to discuss the history of the village and share documents and images of times past.

Totley History Group Totley Library 205 Baslow Road Totley Rise Sheffield, Yorkshire S17 4DT UK Email: [mailto:enquiries@totleyhistorygroup.org.uk enquiries@totleyhistorygroup.org.uk] Website: Totley History Group


 * We hope you enjoy your visit to our site which celebrates the history of Yorkshire's most southerly village. New material is added all the time, so to keep up with our research, make your visits frequent!

Treeton Local History Group Reading Rooms 21 Front St Treeton Rotherham, South Yorkshire S60 5QP UK Email: [mailto:info@tlhg.org.uk info@tlhg.org.uk] Website: Treeton Local History Group

Wakefield & District Family History Society Outwood Memorial Hall Victoria Street Outwood Wakefield, Yorkshire WF1 2NE UK Email: [mailto:secretary@wdfhs.co.uk secretary@wdfhs.co.uk] Website: Wakefield & District Family History Society


 * The objective of the Society is to advance public education in Family History and Genealogy for the benefit of anyone living in the area of the Wakefield Metropolitan District Council or with interests or family in that area.

Wakefield Historical Society Chantry Chapel 3 Calder Vale Rd Wakefield, Yorkshire WF1 5DJ UK Email: [mailto:info@wakefieldhistoricalsociety.org.uk info@wakefieldhistoricalsociety.org.uk] Website: Wakefield Historical Society


 * Wakefield Historical Society welcomes all those with an interest in history both on a local level and more widely. We aim to promote knowledge of the area's past and raise awareness of local heritage.

Wath Community History Group Wath Community Partnership Montgomery Hall Church Street Wath Upon Dearne Rotherham, South Yorkshire S63 7RD UK Telephone: 01709 513160 Email: [mailto:Contact@WathHistory.org.uk Contact@WathHistory.org.uk] Website: Wath Community History Group


 * Welcome to this introduction to the history of an ancient place, once described as ‘The Queen of Villages’ by the poet James Montgomery. WCHG was established in 1979 to generate an interest in the history of Wath Upon Dearne and its locality.

Wesley Historical Society - Yorkshire 1 Dragon Drive Leeds, Yorkshire LS12 4AS UK Telephone: 0113 263 6234 Website: Wesley Historical Society - Yorkshire Website: Wesley Historical Society (Yorkshire) Library


 * 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: Historic county of Yorkshire.

Wharfedale Family History Group 206 Moseleywood Gardens Leeds, Yorkshire LS16 7JE UK Email: [mailto:membership@wharfedalefhg.org.uk membership@wharfedalefhg.org.uk] Website: Wharfedale Family History Group


 * Founded in 1980 the group is open to anyone interested in tracing their ancestry. If your roots are in Wharfedale or further afield you will find help and encouragement in this fascinating hobby by joining the Wharfedale Family History Group.

Whiston Heritage Society Whiston Parish Church Rectory Drive Whiston Rotherham, South Yorkshire S60 4JG UK Website: Whiston Heritage Society


 * We are a local history group whose main interest lies in the village (and its surrounding area) that we all call home - Whiston Village, located in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, UK. We aim to document the life of the village; past, present and future; present this information in the form of books, publications, lectures; photographs and videos; and provide advice, support and information to the local community and wider general public in their search for information about Whiston.

Wibsey Local History Group Conservative Club North Road Wibsey Bradford, West Yorkshire BD6 1TR UK Telephone: 01274 604502 Email: [mailto:info@sblha.com info@sblha.com] Website: Wibsey Local History Group


 * Wibsey LHG was formed in the spring of 2000 when a group of local residents felt there was more to be learned about the history of this ancient village, mentioned in Domesday.

Woodsetts Local History Group Woodsetts Church Rooms Gildingwells Road Woodsetts Rotherham, South Yorkshire S81 8QE UK Email: [mailto:info@woodsetts.com info@woodsetts.com] Website: Woodsetts Local History Group


 * The aims of this society are to promote the advancement of education of the public in all aspects of the history of Woodsetts, South Yorkshire in particular but not exclusively by the provision of publications, meetings, exhibitions, lectures and such other means as the trustees think fit, including undertaking research, recording and (whenever possible) publishing the history of the area, its people and life style from its earliest times to the present day.

Worsbrough Local History Society Worsbrough Branch Library Queensway Worsbrough Barnsley, South Yorkshire S70 5BN UK Website: Worsbrough Local History Society


 * We are a group of people with interests in the history of Worsbrough and the surrounding villages

Wyke Local History Group Wyke Veterans Pavillion Mayfield Avenue Wyke, West Yorkshire BD12 8SD UK Email: [mailto:info@sblha.com info@sblha.com] Website: Wyke Local History Group

Yorkshire Archaeological Society Suite 10E Joseph's Well Hanover Way Leeds, Yorkshire LS3 1AB UK Telephone: 0113 245 7910 Email: [mailto:yas.secretary@gmail.com yas.secretary@gmail.com] Website: Yorkshire Archaeological Society


 * The Yorkshire Archaeological & Historical Society was founded in 1863 (as the Huddersfield Archaeological and Topographical Association) to promote interest in the history and archaeology of the Huddersfield area. In 1870 it expanded its interest to cover the whole of Yorkshire, and today it is the main society in this field for the historic county.

Yorkshire Archaeological Society (Family History Section) Swarthmore Education Centre 2-7 Woodhouse Square Leeds, Yorkshire LS3 1AD UK Email: [mailto:secretary@yorkshireroots.org.uk secretary@yorkshireroots.org.uk] Website: The Family History Section of the Yorkshire Archaeological Society


 * Family history has been a fast growing subject for over three decades, with interest ranging from who our ancestors were, where they lived and worked, and the social history of the period. The aim of the Section is to promote these interests and assist members in their research.

Yorkshire Architectural & York Archaeological Society Friargate Quaker Meeting House Lower Friargate York, Yorkshire YO1 9RL UK Email: [mailto:info@yayas.org.uk info@yayas.org.uk] Website: Yorkshire Architectural & York Archaeological Society


 * YAYAS is lucky to have an active council with a wide variety and depth of experience in fields related to architecture, archaeology, history and heritage.

Yorkshire Heraldry Society Halifax The Church Hall Clarence Street Halifax, Yorkshire HX1 5DH UK Leeds St.Columba United Reformed Church 70 Headingley Lane Leeds, Yorkshire LS6 2DH UK York St. Crux Church Hall Pavement York, Yorkshire YO1 8NQ UK Email: [mailto:barbaramulroy@barryscott.co.uk barbaramulroy@barryscott.co.uk] Website: Yorkshire Heraldry Society


 * Our meetings cover a range of topics often of general interest with an heraldic theme (such as the history of pub signs) to the history of specific Coats of Arms.

Yorkshire Ridings Society Telephone: 07734 079 646 Email: [mailto:admin@yorkshireridings.org admin@yorkshireridings.org] Website: Yorkshire Ridings Society


 * The society has been working for nearly forty years to ensure that the integrity of Yorkshire, its three Ridings and all the associated boundaries is maintained.