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This is the account for Shropshire Family History Society - for those with an interest in their Shropshire ancestors and/or those living in Shropshire with an interest in their family history wherever it may take them.
We now have some copies of the 'House History' book and the 'Family History Guide: An A-Z of sources at Shropshire Archives' available to purchase with delivery by post within the UK. Please see details below.
For more information see www.whodoyouthinkyouaremagazine.com/news/probate...
The cost of obtaining copies of probate grants, wills or letters of administration will increase from £1.50 to £16 per copy on 17th November 2025.
This huge increase in cost will no doubt have a significant impact on FH research. If possible order any wills you want in advance of this increase.
We are looking forward to our Talking Family History LIVE event tomorrow (Saturday 11 October). Why not come along and join us - all are welcome.
We will look into whether this is possible.
Our September 2025 Journal has been published, with an interesting and varied selection of articles to read. Members can also find a copy in the Members Area of our website if they are logged in! www.sfhs.org.uk
Come and join us for our Talking Family History LIVE event on Saturday 11 October in Cross Houses, Shrewsbury. Details below. Open to members and non-members.
Great to see some of our female ancestors from #Wem are taking centre stage in this research day. #Shropshire
Looking forward to reading some of the findings. #FamilyHistory #Genealogy
We are excited to announce the launch of our new website which can be found at www.sfhs.org.uk
For our members there is a dedicated 'Members Only' section with lots of resources available at the click of a mouse.
Take a look and maybe join us!
It's Volunteers' Week and we would like to thank all the volunteers in the Society who contribute to our work throughout the year.
Our June 2025 Journal is out! As ever, lots of interesting articles to read.
Come and join us for our Talking Family History Live Spring 2025 event on Saturday 10 May - all are welcome. Details below.
Our March 2025 Journal has just been published and will be dropping into the letterboxes or inboxes of our members very soon.
Today is Shropshire Day when we celebrate our stunning countryside, our rich history and our magnificent heritage.
Shropshire Day falls on the feast day of St Milburga, Abbess of Wenlock Priory, who died on 23 February 715. Find out more about her at www.shropshirearchives.org.uk/blog/shropsh...
If you're looking to develop your family history skills, why not join a #FamilyHistory Society!
Our next online meeting is on Tuesday (18 February) when Dr Colin Chapman will talk to us about ‘Sin, Sex and Probate: The work of the Church Courts’. The link has been sent to members and we look forward to seeing you there.
On Tuesday (21 Jan) we are holding our 44th AGM via Zoom, to be followed by a talk on Apprenticeship Records: History and Sources with Case Study by Richard Holt @richard-holt.bsky.social The link has been sent to members and we hope to see you there.
Sorry - see link to document (Consultation Response) here: www.gov.uk/government/c...
Ministry of Justice response to the consultation to digitise all post-1858 wills and destroy the originals, has been published with the announcement they will NOT proceed with the controversial proposals.
The full response document can be found here: www.gov.uk/government/c...
Six new stories from schools for the deaf and refuges for fallen women. wix.to/OQCKWYK #FamilyHistory #Genealogy #WomensHistory #SocialHistory #DisabilityHistory
Screen grab from the Ancestry website showing part of the search page for the 1921 England census.
The #1921Census for England and Wales is now available to search on Ancestry.
England: ancestry.co.uk/search/colle...
Wales: ancestry.co.uk/search/colle...
#Genealogy #GenHour #FamilyHistory #LocalHistory #OnePlaceStudies