Cornwall 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.

Regional Societies
The Devon & Cornwall Record Society Email: [mailto:admin@devonandcornwallrecordsociety.co.uk admin@devonandcornwallrecordsociety.co.uk] Website: The Devon & Cornwall Record Society


 * The Devon and Cornwall Record Society was founded in 1904 to transcribe and publish local records, and to promote local historical studies and genealogical research.

Wesley Historical Society - Cornish Methodist Historical Association Kenwyn Vean 19 HigherTrehaverne Truro, Cornwall TR1 3RW UK Telephone: 01872 274759 Website: Wesley Historical Society - Cornish Methodist Historical Association


 * 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: Cornwall and adjacent areas.

Cornwall Societies
Bodmin Old Cornwall Society Methodist Church 74 Fore Street Bodmin, Cornwall PL31 2HR UK Telephone: 01208 872644/07833 222161 Email: [mailto:honiley47@aol.com honiley47@aol.com] Website: Bodmin Old Cornwall Society


 * The Aims & Objects of the Society are to explore the antiquities, architecture, heritage, and natural history of Cornwall and to take an active part in preserving historical buildings, stone monuments, wayside crosses, and other ancient artefacts.

Bude Stratton & District Old Cornwall Society The Parkhouse Centre Ergue-Gaberic Way Bude, Cornwall EX23 8LD UK Telephone: 01288 381842 Email: [mailto:dreymer@btinternet.com dreymer@btinternet.com] Website: Bude Stratton & District Old Cornwall Society

Callington Old Cornwall Society Callington Town Hall New Road Callington, Cornwall PL17 7BD UK Telephone: 01579 370344 Email: [mailto:keithandbarbarashaw@btinternet.com keithandbarbarashaw@btinternet.com] Website: Callington Old Cornwall Society

Camborne Old Cornwall Society Camborne Wesley Methodist Church Chapel St Camborne, Cornwall TR14 8EG UK Telephone: 01209 714037 Email: [mailto:secretary@oldcornwall.net secretary@oldcornwall.net] Website: Camborne Old Cornwall Society Website #2: Camborne Old Cornwall Society


 * Founded in 1923, we are a society dedicated to preserving the history, heritage, and culture of the parish of Camborne and surrounding area in Cornwall, justly renowned as one of the great mining centres of the world.

Camelford & District OCS Camelford Hall The Clease Camelford, Cornwall PL32 9TH UK Telephone: 01840 213558 Email: [mailto:sue_letch@yahoo.co.uk sue_letch@yahoo.co.uk] Website: Camelford & District OCS

Carnon Downs OCS Carnon Downs Village Hall Tregye Road Carnon Downs, Cornwall TR3 6GH UK Telephone: 01872 864611 Email: [mailto:tasats@btinternet.com tasats@btinternet.com] Website: Carnon Downs OCS

Cornwall Archaeological Society St Martins Church Hall The Church Centre/Church St Liskeard, Cornwall PL14 3AQ UK Email: [mailto:secretary@cornisharchaeology.org.uk secretary@cornisharchaeology.org.uk] Website: Cornwall Archaeological Society


 * For over 50 years our Society has been the principal archaeological organization in Cornwall and Scilly. The Society acts as the forum that brings together amateur archaeologists, professional archaeologists and all those interested in Cornwall’s past and the preservation of its archaeological heritage.

Cornwall Association of Local Historians Kilbirnie Hotel Narrowcliff Newquay, Cornwall TR7 2RS UK Telephone: 01503 272309 Email: [mailto:carolevivian309@btinternet.com carolevivian309@btinternet.com] Email #2: [mailto:pam.dodds@hotmail.co.uk pam.dodds@hotmail.co.uk] Website: Cornwall Association of Local Historians


 * The Cornwall Association of Local Historians (CALH) was established in 1981 to bring together people who are interested in researching and uncovering local history in Cornwall. We have a common understanding that local history enriches our lives both as individuals and as whole communities. Local historians range from interested individuals and members of local societies to the professionals in the field such as archivists, archaeologists, historians and university lecturers. It is an area where amateur and professional can meet and work together.  There are many thousands of people across Britain now actively involved in making a valuable contribution towards enriching and extending our understanding of the past. CALH members do that right here at home in Cornwall.

Cornwall Family History Society 18 Lemon St Truro, Cornwall TR1 2LS UK Telephone: 01872 264044 Email: [mailto:secretary@cornwallfhs.com secretary@cornwallfhs.com] Website: Cornwall Family History Society


 * Since its beginning in 1976, the Society has aimed to become a ‘centre of excellence’ by encouraging Cornish family history research. This is being achieved by publishing a quarterly journal, co-ordinating the transcription and indexing of more than five million original records, maintaining a research library in Truro for members and the general public and offering a means of worldwide contact and exchange of information between members.

Federation of Old Cornwall Societies Telephone: 01209 714037 Email: [mailto:secretary@oldcornwall.net secretary@oldcornwall.net] Website: Federation of Old Cornwall Societies


 * The Federation of Old Cornwall Societies is a registered charity with the following objects: to collect, record and publish information regarding Cornish prehistory, history, topography, place-names, folk-lore, traditions, dialect, music, industries and similar subjects; to protect the natural beauty of Cornwall; to encourage the study and use of the Cornish Language; and to preserve Cornish Antiquities and relics of the past.

Goonhavern & District O C S The Baytree Restaurant Newquay Rd Goonhavern, Cornwall TR4 9QQ UK Telephone: 01872 572337 Email: [mailto:johnjackett@talktalk.net johnjackett@talktalk.net] Website: Goonhavern & District O C S Website #2: Goonhavern & District O C S


 * Goonhavern and its surrounding villages/hamlets have a rich Cornish village history that we are trying to piece together over time.

Hayle Old Cornwall Society Passmore Edwards Institute 13-15 Hayle Terrace Hayle, Cornwall TR27 4BU UK Telephone: 01736 756793 Email: [mailto:maria2@freeola.net maria2@freeola.net] Website: Hayle Old Cornwall Society Website #2: Hayle Old Cornwall Society

Helston Old Cornwall Society Hens Horn Court Cunnack Cl Helston, Cornwall TR13 8YE UK Telephone: 01326 574643 Email: [mailto:elaineforeman01@tiscali.co.uk elaineforeman01@tiscali.co.uk] Website: Helston Old Cornwall Society

Kea Old Cornwall Society Community Center Old Coach Road Playing Place Truro, Cornwall TR3 6ET UK Telephone: 01872 859954 Email: [mailto:chrissie.allen@talktalk.net chrissie.allen@talktalk.net] Website: Kea Old Cornwall Society

Launceston Old Cornwall Society Royal British Legion Branch HQ Edymead Westgate Street Launceston, Cornwall PL15 7AE UK Telephone: 01566 774683 Email: [mailto:robtremain@hotmail.co.uk robtremain@hotmail.co.uk] Website: Launceston Old Cornwall Society

Liskeard Old Cornwall Society Long Room Public Hall 3-5 West Street Liskeard, Cornwall PL14 6BW UK Telephone: 01579 208912 Email: [mailto:duncanpaulmatthews@hotmail.com duncanpaulmatthews@hotmail.com] Website: Liskeard Old Cornwall Society

Looe Old Cornwall Society St. Martin’s Church Hall St Martin’s Road East Looe, Cornwall PL13 1NX UK Email: [mailto:looeoldcornwallsociety@hotmail.com looeoldcornwallsociety@hotmail.com] Website: Looe Old Cornwall Society Websiote #2: Looe Old Cornwall Society


 * Founded in 1927 the society’s aims are to celebrate and promote Cornish culture and customs. We preserve and record Cornwall’s unique heritage, language and dialect, and care for its environment.

Lostwithiel Old Cornwall Society Church Rooms Church Lane Lostwithiel, Cornwall PL22 0BZ UK Telephone: 01208 873504 Email: [mailto:misterchipsisbig@icloud.com misterchipsisbig@icloud.com] Website: Lostwithiel Old Cornwall Society

Newquay Old Cornwall Society Newquay Heritage Archive Room 1b Cental House 4-6 Crantock Street Newquay, Cornwall TR7 1JS UK Telephone: 01637 870611 Email: [mailto:nocs.archive@gmail.com nocs.archive@gmail.com] Website: Newquay Old Cornwall Society

North Hill Local History Group Berrio Brook Berrio Bridge North Hill Launceston, Cornwall PL15 7NL UK Telephone: 01566 782523 Email: [mailto:northhillhistory@gmail.com northhillhistory@gmail.com] Website: North Hill Local History Group


 * The Primary Aims of the Group are to promote research and undertake projects relating to the history and environs of the communities in North Hill Parish, Cornwall, and to record, store, communicate, and publish the results for the benefit of the community.

Penwith Local History Group Morrab Library Morrab Gardens Penzance, Cornwall TR18 4DA UK Website: Penwith Local History Group


 * We research the fascinating history of West Penwith by working with original sources as much as possible. We publish our findings every two or three years.

St Keverne Local History Society St Keverne Church Hall Lemon Street St Keverne Helston, Cornwall TR12 6NG UK Telephone: 01326 280864 Email: [mailto:karenrichards@fsmail.net karenrichards@fsmail.net] Website: St Keverne Local History Society


 * The Local History society website holds the archive of Canon Diggens who was vicar in St Keverne at the end of the 19th century.