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June 14, 2023

Our AGM is next Monday – all very welcome

The Bristol AGM will be held on Monday 19 June at 7.30pm at BAWA and online (details sent by email). It will be followed by a fascinating talk entitled “Burning Secret” by Roger Lloyd. Roger has painstakingly researched his own family history to illuminate the fascinating story of his ancestor Enoch Price (later Harry Mason). We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible. The agenda and papers can be found in your June edition of the journal.
June 9, 2023

Secondhand Books – sale now on!

We’re having a sale on secondhand books – many have been reduced in price. Head over to the Webshop to find out more!
May 31, 2023

Family History Fair – help wanted!

We are delighted to announce that we will now be holding a 2023 Fair on Saturday 23rd September at BAWA Leisure Centre in Bristol (589 Southmead Road, Filton, BS34 7RG) from 10 am to 4 pm. This is your chance to help the Society and make this event a success – we would like to hear from any Members who are willing to help on the day, if only for a couple of hours. Please contact Clare Hayward by email: secretary@bafhs.org.uk.
May 16, 2023

Bath meeting – cancelled

Please note that the Bath meeting due to take place on 22nd May (next Monday) has unfortunately had to be cancelled. It was to have featured a talk by Barry Williamson on “A Soldier of the Great War”. The next Bath meeting will be the AGM on 26th June. It will be a short meeting followed by a talk on “Court to Curation: 250 Years of Camden Works”.

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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.