Bourne End - Nicholas Dixon - Putting your Ancestors on the Map: Finding the Locations of Family Photographs - 14th May 2024
Nicholas Dixon will be showing us how to identify the location where our old family photographs were taken at our meeting on Tuesday 14th May the location for which is Bourne End Community Centre starting at 19:45 (Doors open at 19:30)
Online meeting - AGM on Friday 24 May 2024 at 7.30 UK time
The AGM proposed agenda has been pubilshed in Origins Journal and can be downloaded from the link below.
The AGM will be at 7.30 pm with Zoom being open at 7.15. This is the resumed meeting from May as the meeting was not quorate.
Origins Spring 2024 Issue now online
Origins Vol 48 No 1 Spring 2024 is now in the members' area. Please log in and follow the links below.
A current membership will be required. These are available in our shop. Membership of Bucks FHS or by contacting the Membership Secretary for organising a standing order.. A working login to this site is also required (not the shop).
Bletchley - A Very Lucky Sailor - Steve Bacon 3 Apr 2024
Steve Bacon has been researching the life of a WW2 Merchant Navy officer: Eve Bacon’s father. He was a merchant seaman during the 2nd World War and he had one or two close calls. Hear how he survived and how the German U-Boats tried to stop supplies reaching the Allies. All are welcome to attend the meeting at The Methodist Church Hall, Queensway, Bletchley at 7.30. Wednesday 3th April 2024
Read more: Bletchley - A Very Lucky Sailor - Steve Bacon 3 Apr 2024
Family History Workshop - 1st Saturday each month at Buckinghamshire Archives
Stuck for how to start your own family history research? Come along to our workshops where you can learn from the Family History Society! Get guidance on researching your past and learn how to use the resources at Buckinghamshire Archives! We will give advice on any research problem.
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Bourne End - Kirsty Gray - Rummaging in the Parish Chest - 9th Apr 2024
KIrsty Gray makes a return visit this time to rummage around in The Parish Chest on Tuesday 9th April at Bourne End Community Centre starting at 19:45 (Doors open at 19:30)
Read more: Bourne End - Kirsty Gray - Rummaging in the Parish Chest - 9th Apr 2024
Executive Committee Nomination Form
Bucks FHS is needs to find new members to join the Executive Committee. Please consider a valued role within Bucks FHS.
The nominations are now open to join the Executive Committee of Bucks FHS. at the next AGM in May.
The committee needs your support and input to continue running Bucks FHS.
All committee meetings are conducted via Zoom.
Online talk. Denise Bates - Historical Newspapers Using Newspapers 24th May 2024
This talk includes wider social history as well as family history. It develops the theme of putting stories into context, perhaps by finding similar instances of whatever had happened to an ancestor or by analysing data to find what was typical and what was not. If you wish to see this talk and are not yet a member you can join here.
Tours of Bucks Archives
The Bucks Archives in Walton St, Aylesbury continue to hold tours of their archives. Keep an eye on their Facebook page to see when they are available.
Brill Parish Registers
Brill All Saints, parish registers covering: Searchable CD (WINDOWS ONLY) of the Parish Registers of Brill, All Saints covering
Banns 1769 - 1812
Baptisms 1596 - 1901
Burials 1586 - 1901
Marriages 1601 - 1901
Includes a Surname Index
Aylesbury Calendars of Prisoners
Aylesbury Calendars of Prisoners is now available for sale in the shop.
This DVD contains images of all the Calendars available, covering the period 1783 to 1892 for the Assize court and 1787 to 1909 for the Quarter Sessions. The calendars show the progression of the defendant through the courts.
Winslow Parish Registers
We are pleased to announce the publication of Winslow St Laurence parish registers covering:
Banns 1654 - 1901
Baptisms 1560 - 1901
Burials 1560 - 1901
Marriages 1560 - 1901
Includes a Surname Index
Available to via our shop at Parish Chest
This parish covers the major town of Winslow in the Aylesbury Vale.
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