Bristol & Avon
Family History Society

Celebrating 50 years (1975-2025)

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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January 21, 2025

The Future of Family History

We invite you to join us for a new year of Bath Group meetings. Next Monday (27 January), Nick Barratt will talk about how technology and artificial intelligence may shape the way in which we research our ancestors and tell their stories. Additionally, Nick will discuss the risks posed by DNA testing, unmoderated user-generated content and cyber security – but don’t let that deter you, there are lots of positives to look forward to as well! The meeting is online only at 7.30pm – members will be sent the link by email.
January 16, 2025

Bristol Archives – Annual Closure

Bristol Archives will be closed from Tuesday 21st January to Friday 31st January for their annual stocktaking. Our Research Room will remain open as usual during this period.
January 14, 2025

1921 Census now available on Ancestry in the Research Room

The 1921 Census records are now included in Ancestry’s ‘All UK and Ireland’ and ‘All Records’ subscription packages. They will also be free to search in subscribing libraries and archives via Ancestry Library Edition.
January 9, 2025

Ridgeway Park Cemetery in 2025

Following our successes last year, we are delighted to be continuing our association with the Friends of Ridgeway Park and Street Goat. Work parties this year will generally be on the 4th Saturday of the month from 11am-1pm. See our events page for the next date. All are welcome!

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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.