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November 19, 2024

The Beckfords: Bath and Beyond

Join us next Monday (25th) for the November Bath Group meeting when Dr Amy Frost will describe how the Beckford family amassed a huge fortune through their involvement with transatlantic slavery. This talk will explore the Beckford’s, revealing how Peter Beckford in 1661 started a business that would lead to his great grandson William building Beckford’s Tower in Bath, recently reopened following a major National Lottery Heritage Fund supported conservation project. The talk is online and begins at 7.30pm and is available to members only (joining details sent by email). If you are not a member you can join BAFHS. Just visit https://bafhs.org.uk/support/join and enjoy this and many other talks and benefits of being a member.
November 5, 2024

Behind the Scenes at “Who Do You Think You Are?”

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes? Now’s your chance to find out. Next Monday we are delighted to welcome Gill Blanchard, a full time historical researcher and author and has been a researcher for the BBC’s “Who Do You Think You Are?” television series and appeared on the Mary Berry episode in 2014 and the Jonnie Peacock episode in 2018. The talk is online only and begins at 7.30pm. Joining instructions will be sent to members by email.
October 29, 2024

Gloucestershire Family History Fair

And another Fair! We will be attending Gloucestershire’s Fair this Saturday 2 November. It’s being held in the Heritage Hub, Gloucester, GL1 3DW, from 10am to 4pm. Talks and stall holders and introductions to using their Family History Centre. More information on their website.
October 26, 2024

Bath History Fair

BRLSI & History of Bath Research Group are organising a Bath History Fair on Saturday and Sunday 16 & 17 November. There will be many talks and presentations. For more information go to their website. Our Bath Group will have a stall at the Fair and will be encouraging people to join BAFHS.

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About BAFHS

Founded in 1975, we are a well established Family History Society focussing our activities on Bath, Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (the former county of Avon 1974 to 1996) and its constituent predecessor and successor counties. We are also frequently referred to by our initials - BAFHS. The hub of our activities is our Research Room where enthusiastic volunteers give their time for the benefit of the Society.

What we do:

  • Encourage the public study of family history with reference to the historic county of Avon and its successor counties.
  • Publish a quarterly Members' Magazine (available in digital or paper format).
  • Transcribe and publish source material of interest to family historians.
  • Hold regular in-person and online meetings with a programme of illustrated talks and lectures.
  • Operate a Research Room where advice and resources are freely available.
  • Operate this website which is dedicated to family history.
  • Organise outings to places of interest.

Members:

Members are at the heart of our Society. By becoming a member, you will be joining a like-minded group of people who support our work. There is also the opportunity to become actively involved with a wide range of activities - you'd be surprised what it takes to run a modern family history society. It is quick and convenient to join online.