More about the Society |
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THE SOCIETY was formed in 1964 and is now one of the largest family history societies in the world. Although the Society is united by a common interest in Genealogy and Family History, members also pursue interests in closely related fields. Many are also local historians, whilst others share an interest in the application of computers to genealogy. The Society and its Branches, between them, offer around 60 meetings a year at which an invited speaker or a Society member will speak on a topic of genealogical interest. |
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THE SOCIETY incorporates
four branches representing specialist interests. Each Branch organises its own programme of monthly meetings over and above those of the parent Society and organise locally-based or topic-based projects. Membership of Manchester & Lancashire FHS includes membership of any or all of the Branches free of charge.
Details of each Branch and its programme of meetings can be found by selecting
the appropriate Branch below. |
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Bolton |
Oldham |
Anglo-Scottish |
Irish |
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THE SOCIETY is a charity, registered under UK charity
legislation (Number 515599). We operate within the terms of a published
constitution which invests the management of the Society in a Council of
Trustees elected from the Society membership. The Trustees meet six times each
year to agree strategy and policy. The Society is funded by subscriptions from
its members and through commercial activities such as the sale of publications
and charges for courses etc. All of the income is applied towards achieving the
Society's aims. |
Research Support |
On joining the Society, you will receive a Factpack which includes our handbook to introduce you to family history sources in general, and sources for research in the Manchester & Lancashire area in particular. Assistance and advice on how to begin tracing your ancestors, or on any problem encountered is offered through the pages of the Society's Journal, at our Library or via our thriving e-mail group. There are frequent family history courses for both beginners and the more experienced. |
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OUR QUARTERLY JOURNAL, the Manchester Genealogist, is published and sent free of charge to a member's home address. This has articles of general interest, book reviews and up to date information on the latest developments in genealogy. The journal also includes sections devoted to each of the Society's Branches. Members may advertise queries and requests for help, free of charge. Surnames being researched by members are listed in
Members' Interests
supplements which accompany each issue. |
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Our Resource Centre
is situated at Clayton House in central Manchester, an attractive Edwardian building located close to the principal rail, bus and Metrolink (tram) terminals. The
Centre is open for research during the week and some weekends. A small
annual charge must be paid by members for use of the resource centre.
Within the Resource Centre is our well-stocked bookshop which is open both to members and non-members. The
Resource Centre is the venue for meetings of the Society and its Anglo-Scottish
and Irish Ancestry Branches. |
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Helpline |
Helpline is a limited research service offered by members
of M&LFHS to fellow members, mostly on an expenses-only basis. Helpline is
available in most English counties, some Welsh and Scottish counties and some
overseas countries. Helpline volunteers will, for example, look up registers or
check a census entry. New Helpline volunteers are always welcomed. |
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Internet Forum |
If you use the internet and have an e-mail address, you
can join our e-mail forum. Messages posted to the forum are broadcast to all of
the several hundred members, one of whom may have the expertise or knowledge to
help you. Any topic related to family history may be discussed including
location of records, what has happened to old streets and buildings and new
information sources on the world wide web. There have even been exchanges of
recipes for tripe and parkin (though not, I hasten to add, in the same dish!) |