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January 6, 2026

Researching convicts transported to Australia

Next Monday, 12 January 2026, there will be a Bristol Group meeting and talk entitled “Researching convicts transported to Australia” presented by Andrew Redfern. Have you discovered a convict ancestor and wonder how to research their life story? Then this talk is for you. Starting with an overview of the transportation era, our speaker will navigate through the complex layers of historical records that shed light on a convict’s journey from trial to freedom.
December 10, 2025

A large collection of Secondhand Books

We have added a lovely collection of secondhand books to our webshop. They include pictorial books by Reece Winstone and the Bygone Bristol series by Janet and Derek Fisher. There are also some postcard books by Ian Bishop. These books are nolonger in print and consequently they always sell very quickly. The books are available from our webshop: https://bafhs.org.uk/shop
December 1, 2025

Coming Here: Records of Immigrants & Immigration to England C13-C20

Next Monday, 8 December, there will be a Bristol Group meeting and talk entitled “Coming Here: Records of Immigrants & Immigration to England C13-C20” presented by Janet Few. This presentation looks at the background history to immigration into England over 700 years. General records of immigration are considered, as well as a more detailed look at the immigration of the Roma and Traveller Communities, those of the Jewish faith and Huguenots. Sources available to trace these groups will also be discussed.

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Family history, focussing on Bath, Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (the former county of Avon 1974 to 1996). Award winning members' magazine, meetings open to all, and regular research sessions with helpful volunteers.

Formed in 1975, the Bristol & Avon Family History Society promotes and encourages the public study of family history, genealogy and associated interests. BAFHS is run by enthusiastic volunteers who give their time for the benefit of the Society and its members.

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