Welcome
Visitors are welcome to browse this website, registration is restricted to Society members.
Memberships are available in our shop. Many pages of additional material are available after registration has been completed. Registration at Bucks FHS shop is not linked to the main site therefore if you have just made a purchase of a membership, there is no automatic confirmation or linking of the websites. There could be a delay while the administrators check the registration.
Bletchley: Mike Chapman: Gardening The Globe CWGC : 5th March 2025
Commonwealth War Grave Commission. Spring is sprung and my lawn is growing fast. I can’t believe we are almost into March. Our meeting next week Mike Chapman returns with the third of his talks about the work of the CWGC. Having heard the history and the scope of their archives we will learn about the real estate. All are welcome to attend the meeting at The Methodist Church Hall, Queensway, Bletchley at 7.30. Wednesday 5th February 2025
Read more: Bletchley: Mike Chapman: Gardening The Globe CWGC : 5th March 2025
Online Helpdesk - Next Meeting 10th March 2025 - 8pm
Our Online Helpdesks meet online 8.00 pm UK time on the second Monday of each month for our members only. This is your chance to get your research questions answered. Is there a topic that you want to discuss? Recently we have discussed Wills Directories & Newspaper Research. Here is your chance to improve your research skills or suggest topic ideas. Please login in to see the Zoom Links.
Bourne End - Institutions In The Census - 11 Mar 25
In March we welcome Kathy Chater who will discuss "Institutions in the Census". This meeting is on Tuesday 11th March in the Eghams Room at Bourne End Community Centre.
Read more: Bourne End - Institutions In The Census - 11 Mar 25
Online talk: Researching Australian & New Zealand Records by Andrew Redfern 8:00pm 28 March 2025
Andrew Redfern, an Australian Researcher, will be talking Australian & New Zealand Records. Zoom opens at 7.45 pm (GMT) for 8.pm start. If you wish to see this talk and are not yet a member you can join here.
Bourne End - Name Rich Pre 1841 Sources - 8 Apr 25
Ian Waller makes a return in April this time to talk about "Name Rich Resources Prior to the 1841 Census". This meeting is on Tuesday 8th April in the Eghams Room at Bourne End Community Centre.
Read more: Bourne End - Name Rich Pre 1841 Sources - 8 Apr 25
Executive Committee Nominations
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 and currently not all the members are in Buckinghamshire (indeed not all are in the UK!).
Bourne End - Help!!! - My Ancestors have Vanished - 13 May 25
Our May Talk is "Help - My Ancestors have Vanished" with Simon Fowler. This meeting is on Tuesday 13th May in the Eghams Room at Bourne End Community Centre.
Read more: Bourne End - Help!!! - My Ancestors have Vanished - 13 May 25
Origins - Spring 2025 Issue now online
Origins Vol 48 No 3 Winter 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.
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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Memberships are now available on ParishChest
Memberships to Bucks FHS are now available to purchase through ParishChest.com - Buckinghamshire Bucks FHS is continuing to migrate away from our old shop.
The full range of Parish Registers and other items are available.
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.
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