Had a great visit to Doncaster FHS History Fair today and had a peak at the impressive Georgian Mansion House as well as a fish and chip meal at famous Rothwells! @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social @federationfhs.bsky.social

Whats happening on Saturday in York? See below! @bho.bsky.social @federationfhs.bsky.social @balhnews.bsky.social @cecs-york.bsky.social @yorkcivictrust.bsky.social

If you want to catch up on what York Heritage Hunters are up to check out this website. www.yorkmuseumstrust.org.uk/about-us/sup...

A book on mills dated 1931 showing an early purpose built electricity producing windmill in Kent. Nothing new in the world.

The YouTube link to Steve Barrett's entertaining and dramatic talk "My Milling Ancestors" has been added to the society Facebook group. Join now via our website. Yorkfamilyhistory.org

Please join us for the meeting of York FHS on Wednesday 3rd June. This month's meeting is a talk from our own Steve Barrett "My Milling Ancestors". The story and lives of the Yorkshire millers who were Steve's ancestors living a dangerous life. @balhnews.bsky.social @federationfhs.bsky.social

So disappointed we cannot go ahead with our fair this year but really excited about our new venue for our 2027 event. Lots of Societies already reserved a table including the Family History Federation. @teebylo.com @david-rigby.bsky.social @federationfhs.bsky.social @balhnews.bsky.social

I. In celebration of York's Dead Good Festival – SoQuietus Tee with @deadsleuth.com presents LIGHT & LINEAGE – HEALING ANCESTRAL INHERITANCE. Join Tee for a unique afternoon on SUNDAY MAY 10 2026 as she chronicles the poignant and challenging discoveries of her family history research. #SoQuietus

Awaiting the Victory Bus for champions York City- join us in Exhibition Square!

This Wednesday May 6th, why not join us for the story of olde York’s water supply through the ages - Graham Wilford the former waterworks engineer will tell us some amazing tales! 7:30 Friends Meeting House New Earswick.

Amazing broadcast on BBC Radio 4 today on the impact of DNA tests on families. Worth a listen. @federationfhs.bsky.social @apgenealogists.bsky.social @gravesandgenealogy.bsky.social @graveyardsquirrel.com @uoyborthwick.bsky.social @ighrgenealogy.bsky.social

This Wednesday May 6th, why not join us for the story of olde York’s water supply through the ages - Graham Wilford the former waterworks engineer will tell us some amazing tales! 7:30 Friends Meeting House New Earswick.

For a brief period in 1862 the Confederates occupied the capital of Union supporting West Virginia. They briefly published a newspaper ‘The Guerrilla’. news.lib.wvu.edu/2017/03/14/t...

Always check the original record where possible, there may be more information than a transcript or online source. #FamilyHistory #Genealogy #TopTip

The unknown effigy in St Martins church Birmingham. Any ideas?

Love #FamilyHistory? Love family history societies? Societies always need help. Consider volunteering with your favourite society for a fun and rewarding experience! #GenHour www.familyhistoryfederation.com/find-a-society

Stumbling around in the archives yesterday I came across this receipt from a shop in York dated 1925. Not sure what distemper is but the kid looks as if he does.

Happy Easter from beautiful Bradford Cathedral in search of ancestors. This site has been used for Christian worship since the 7th century ❤️

Looking forward to Gillian Waters talk on Wednesday this week at the Friends Meeting House in New Earswick at 7:30. ‘Myths and Lies in family history’. See you there! @federationfhs.bsky.social @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social @balhnews.bsky.social @ypsyork.bsky.social @uoyborthwick.bsky.social

It’s quite simple… Use them or lose them! #YourFamilyHistorySocietyNeedsYou

Amazing facilities too for our members and visitors at the Borthwick Institute at York University Library Fridays 10-4pm @balhnews.bsky.social @uoyborthwick.bsky.social @oneplacestudies.bsky.social @onenameonly.bsky.social @ypsyork.bsky.social @cecs-york.bsky.social @federationfhs.bsky.social

Our new purpose built family and local history research base at Explore York library on Museum Street. Open Mondays 10-4pm - fantastic resource for us and you! @federationfhs.bsky.social @balhnews.bsky.social @oneplacestudies.bsky.social @wgawest.bsky.social

Fabulous talk last night at our first event of 2026. The atmosphere was buzzing with loads of new visitors after our relaunch. Check out our website for our 2026 talks. @wyorksarchives @UoYBorthwick @OnePlaceStudies @GuildOneName @federationfhs.bsky.social

We are delighted to annouce that @yorkfhs.bsky.social are now at York Explore! Every Monday 10am-4pm in the Family History Room, first floor York Explore.  Always wanted to discover your family history but didn’t know where to start?  Having challenges with your research and need further advice?

Our talk this month is ‘Christmas at Home’ from the Yorkshire Dialect Society. December 3rd 7:30 at the Quaker Hall New Earswick. Mince pies optional extra! @federationfhs.bsky.social @balhnews.bsky.social @clemhallhistory.bsky.social @ypsyork.bsky.social @cecs-york.bsky.social

Our latest talk is the ominous sounding ‘Coroners Case Files’ from the York area with @TheDeadSleuth. A true Victorian melodrama not for the faint hearted! Wednesday at New Earswick Quaker Hall 7:30pm. @BALHNews @FederationFHS @clemhallhistory

The power of nature - Ingleton waterfall walk 4 and a half miles walking in a wondrous and slightly terrifying landscape.

Our new book about Micklegate is out this week, packed with stories, facts, photos and memories. Details and stockists at www.clementshallhistorygroup.org.uk/blog/mickleg... @balhnews.bsky.social @yorkfhs.bsky.social

Lover of fish paste? Chichester is the natural home of crab pate’ and Shippams potted meat factory.

Wonderful visit to West Sussex archives yesterday then fab curry in Chichester. Today visit to Fishbourne Roman Palace - incredible place - real grapes growing on vines outside. 😳 @deadsleuth.com @balhnews.bsky.social @federationfhs.bsky.social @uoyborthwick.bsky.social

I wrote a 6000 word article on water supply in Regency York the other day. Ladybird books summed it all up in 17 simple lines. Genius!

Our next talk is about the Acomb Lunatic Asylum scandal which inspired ‘The Woman in White’. Wednesday August 6th 7:30 on person or on zoom or on YouTube. See website for membership details. £3 entry fee to cover costs. Usual venue. It’s gonna be amaaazing! @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social

Our very own David Rigby will be telling this story of his ancestor. High stakes on the Knavesmire". A family history story involving: the first lady jockey, high stakes gambling, court cases, imprisonment, infidelity, and death by poisoning. All against the background of Regency York.

Our next talk on Wednesday July 2nd at 7:30!

Our 50th celebration festival of family and local history on Saturday June 28th at Acomb Parish Hall will be opened by our favourite DJ Jonathan Cowap! Loads of societies from across the UK attending too! Great day planned. @federationfhs.bsky.social @ypsyork.bsky.social @balhnews.bsky.social

Ever wondered why many of our ancient churches are still standing? The one you see here (St Crux) has been demolished. Our talk at the Friends Meeting House in New Earswick on Wednesday 4th June will explain it all. See you around 7:30pm! @cecs-york.bsky.social @ypsyork.bsky.social #churchhistory

You will all recall the naval battle of Flamborough Head in 1779 - the only time the Americans tried to invade us during the American War of Independence. John Paul Jones was Scottish by the way! Not even his real name. Countess of Scarborough a leased warship defended our northern shores. #navy

Did you know water used to be supplied to houses and streets in wooden pipes? Elm was the material of choice as it didn’t rot. All the elms have gone now though… @balhnews.bsky.social @cecs-york.bsky.social @ypsyork.bsky.social @snexplores.bsky.social

A beautiful day in a very quiet place. A memorial to the fallen of the Boer War and of all subsequent wars. Selby cemetery.

Looking forward to my first face to face meeting with Yorkshire family history groups as Chairman, at Selby Abbey 10:30 June 21st. Hope you can all attend. Thankyou for arranging it Jen c/o Selby FHS. @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social www.yorkgroup.org.uk @hdfhs.bsky.social

Fabulous day yesterday in sunny Islington with two amazing presentations by Dr Sophie Kay and Martin McDowell on DNA and genealogy. The Federation is a superb organisation and I would urge all local and family history societies to join or be affiliated. Thankyou Debbie. @federationfhs.bsky.social

One of our members, David Rigby, was a guest on BBC Radio York as part of the VE day commemorations. You can hear him from 10.20 talking about his research into the WW2 veterans in his family. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... @david-rigby.bsky for more information.

Great night - full house for this one but you can catch it on YouTube if you’re a member. Some distant Oglesby relatives in the audience too. @ypsyork.bsky.social @oneplacestudies.bsky.social @onenameonly.bsky.social @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social

Today's #OccupationOfTheDay is…COKE INSPECTOR: At a gas works, a worker who "investigates complaints from customers as to quantity and quality of coke supplied." Dict Occup'l Terms (1927) 📷 Selling Coke at the Gas Works (Tidmarsh, 1893-4) c/o M'cr Art Gallery

Can’t wait for this one. It’s got everything - the big scandal of the 1870s in York. Wednesday May 7th at New Earswick Quaker meeting house 7:30 pm

A few months ago we were celebrating 300 followers. Now we’ve just passed 500 and we’re really grateful! Come and see us at our 50th Anniversary celebration in June. See below. Loads of stalls from loads of Societies with tons of freebies. Free parking too!

Can’t wait for this one. It’s got everything - the big scandal of the 1870s in York. Wednesday May 7th at New Earswick Quaker meeting house 7:30 pm

Big celebration this June for all local and family historians. @federationfhs.bsky.social @uoyborthwick.bsky.social @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social @ypsyork.bsky.social @cecs-york.bsky.social @yorkuniversity.bsky.social