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.
Origins - Latest Issue Now online March 2nd 2024
Origins Vol 48 No 1 Spring 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 (not the shop).
Bletchley - The Commonwealth War Graves Commission Archives- 6th March 2024
Back in October, we had an interesting talk by Mike Chapman on the history and scope of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Mike returns in March to tell us more about the Commission's archives and how we might use them in our researches. All are welcome to attend the meeting at The Methodist Church Hall, Queensway, Bletchley at 7.30. Wednesday 6th March 2024
Read more: Bletchley - The Commonwealth War Graves Commission Archives- 6th March 2024
Memberships are now available on ParishChest
Memberships to Bucks FHS are now available to purchase through ParishChest.com - Buckinghamshire Bucks FHS is continuing the change over away from our oldshop.
The full range of Parish Registers and other items are available.
Online Talk - Bucks Coaching Inns by Julian Hunt - 8th March 2024
Proximity to London conferred upon Buckinghamshire a demand for travel to places beyond. Inns sprang up to meet the needs of travellers and the teams and coaches carrying them. To the West to Wales and Ireland Inns at Beaconsfield Wycombe and Stokenchurch Along the Old Oxford road provided for coachs until the coming of the railways. Log in to see the Zoom Link 8:15 for 8:30 start. If you wish to see this talk and are not yet a member you can join here.
Online Helpdesk - Next Meeting 11th March 2024 - 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. Login in to see the Zoom Links.
Bourne End - Ian Waller - Brickwalls - 12th Mar 2024
How to demolish your family history brickwalls. This talk with Ian Waller is on Tuesday 12th March at Bourne End Community Centre and starts at 19:45 (Doors open at 19:30)
Read more: Bourne End - Ian Waller - Brickwalls - 12th Mar 2024
Online talk. Graham Bandy. Getting to know your Military Ancestors through Photos and Memorabilia.- 22 March 2024
The title says it all really. Graham has plenty of military family from Buckinghamshire so will also include useful local information. Graham is an expert on medical military history as well as identifying uniforms & cap badges, and dating military photographs. If you wish to see this talk and are not yet a member you can join here.
Bourne End - Kirsty Gray - Rummaging in the Parish Chest - 9th Apr 2024
KIrsty Gray makes a return visit this time to rummage around in The Parish Chest on Tuesday 9th April at Bourne End Community Centre starting at 19:45 (Doors open at 19:30)
Read more: Bourne End - Kirsty Gray - Rummaging in the Parish Chest - 9th Apr 2024
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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Executive Committee Nomination Form
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.
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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