Past Events
House and Home in Victorian Bradford: An Improving Picture?
Monday 18th September 2023 7:00pm
We once again welcome George Sheeran to look at the houses of our Ancestors.
John Wood, Bradford’s Father of Factory Reform
Thursday 7th September 2023 10:00am
This morning we welcome back Astrid Hansen for her talk on John Wood.
Family Photos Past, Present & Future
Monday 19th June 2023 7:00pm
We haven't had a talk on photos yet. But tonight we have when Stephen Gill will join us.
Visit to Bradford Local Studies Library
Thursday 1st June 2023 10:00am
Today we will meet at Bradford Local Studies Library from 10:00am.
"We Don't Want Any...Master's not in". What really happened on Census night
Monday 15th May 2023 7:00pm
Claire Moores will be telling us all about fantastical excuses given, misinformation, and what lengths some went to to avoid being counted at all...
Poverty in the 19th Century
Thursday 4th May 2023 10:00am
Stephen Caunce shows what it was like to be part of the Victorian poor relief system.
AGM & Spotlight On Churches
Monday 17th April 2023 7:00pm
Tonight it is our AGM - promise only 10 minutes - followed by Spotlight On Churches.. And it's FREE!
Almshouses
Thursday 6th April 2023 10:00am
One of our most popular speakers, Janet Senior will tell us about Almshouses focussing on Bradford.
Crime on Record - Were your ancestors’ the victims or perpetrators of crime?
Monday 20th March 2023 7:00pm
Gill Blanchard takes a look into the criminal world and how to find your criminals.
The Newlands Mill Disaster, Bradford 1882
Thursday 2nd March 2023 10:00am
Bill Boldy will tell us about one of Bradford's past disasters.
How to Research Family History
Monday 20th February 2023 7:00pm
A back to basics / revision for all members with Jackie Depelle.
British Widows of the First World War
Thursday 2nd February 2023 10:00am
We have invited Andrea Hetherington back to tell us more from her book on British Widows from on 1914-1918 War.
An Introduction to Irish Family History Research
Monday 16th January 2023 7:00pm
Natalie Bodle will join us all the way from Ireland this evening
After You're Dead - The history of dissection and grave robbing
Thursday 5th January 2023 10:00am
Eric Jackson will be joining us for a light-hearted talk
A Light Hearted Look at Advertising in the 1930's 1940's and 1950's - Part 2
Thursday 1st December 2022 10:00am
Bill Boldy will show us adverts from the Wibsey Advertiser
Zoom Open Meeting - Ancestral Tourism
Monday 21st November 2022 7:00pm
Free Open Meeting talking about Ancestral Tourism
Other Folks Rubbish
Thursday 3rd November 2022 10:00am
Chris Helme returns to talk on Other People's Rubbish - at Bradford Mechanics Institute and via Zoom
The Absolute Pitts - philandering husbands, abandoned wives and children, emigration and good fortune
Monday 17th October 2022 7:00pm
Sylvia Valentine gives a talk on breaking down those brick walls - even after 9 years.
Family & Local History Fair - Huddersfield
Saturday 15th October 2022
Huddersfield & District Family History Society are holding there annual fair once again.
Bradford Family History Society - 40th Anniversary Weekend
Saturday 1st October 2022
We will be celebrating our 40th Anniversary with talks, activities and a meal on 1st and 2nd October 2022.
