@YorkFHS

International Family History Society based in York UK. Genealogists on site at York Library (Monday) Borthwick (Fridays) 10 till 4pm

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yorkfamilyhistory.org.uk
Joined October 2011
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Great visit to Warmfield near Wakefield yesterday - so many stories in this haven of peace
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Engineer William Fairbairn was Commissioned by the Fielden Brothers to design a new mill at Lumbutts. Todmorden. The tower was built between 1828-30 to house first two, and then three overshot water wheels, one above the other. Each wheel was 6 feet wide and 31 feet in diameter.
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Senlac Hill the battle ground of 1066. Amazing historical site.
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A brilliantly crafted tale by a great story teller @PoliteTourist about the total demise of a family line. The fall of the house of Usher has nothing on this! Now on YouTube channel. Check out our website for details. yorkfamilyhistory.org.uk
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Just a heads up that our downloads will be increasing in price from 1st August so if anyone wants a bargain - buy now! yorkfamilyhistory.org.uk
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Our next talk will be on Wednesday 5th August from our own Tee Bylo: 'The Fall of Newstead'.  Tee from The Dead Sleuth shares the poignant tale of the architect of his own misfortune in her presentation of 'The Fall of Newstead'.
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Our July talk "Researching Your WW2 Ancestors" is now available on the Society YouTube channel. The link is on our Fafebook page. If you would like assistance with discovering your military ancestors, pop into YorkExplore on a Monday between 10 and 4.
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Great news! Our website is up and running and better than ever - check out our new logo
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Our new contact email [email protected]
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What’s happening Saturday in York? See below!
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I don’t think anyone reads this anymore on X. Shame.
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If you want to find out what York Heritage Hunters are up to check out this website yorkmuseumstrust.org.uk/abou… @BALHNews @YorkUnlocked @YorkshireFHSs
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Nothing new on the world! This photo taken in 1931 of the first purpose built electricity producing windmill in Kent. It powered the house beneath it.
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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.uk
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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 is a fascinating tale of living this dangerous life.
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Really disappointing that we cannot go ahead with this years Fair but really excited about our new venue and plans for our 2027 event
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York Family History retweeted
Steve@stevegbarrettMay 8
Date for your diary - Tee Bylo our brilliant membership secretary of @YorkFHS is at the Dead Good Festival this Sunday at the Homestead York at 2pm
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Awaiting the Victory Bus of the champions York City! Great times for the Minstermen #york #football
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Great for @YorkFHS to be at this conference. Really enjoyed it and look forward to the next. @IHGS @BALHNews
Register of Qualified Genealogists@RegQualGenesApr 30
We welcomed nearly 100 genealogists in Birmingham (UK) on Saturday 25 April 2026 for our biannual family history conference. Networking was a core element of the day. More impressions on our website: qualifiedgenealogists.org/20… #genealogy #familyhistory #RQGConf2026
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A glorious visit to St Martins Church in Birmingham today to view the wonderful carvings depicting the last days of Jesus on earth - from his triumphal entry into Jerusalem to the traitors kiss. ⁦@TheIronRoom⁩ ⁦@OurTownStory⁩ ⁦@GuildOneName⁩ ⁦
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