Napoleon Archive Talk

Leeds Museums & Galleries have asked us to bring your attention to this upcoming talk on June 17th at 2pm. Cost £15 plus general admission. “Join us at Lotherton Hall for a captivating talk by historian Samuel Moore as we mark the anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo on 18 June.” Link to full details […]

Volunteers Welcomed

See details here: Volunteers

Journal Updates

Our York Newsletter for March 2026 and also West Surrey Journal have been added to our Members Online Resources area.

FAIR CANCELLED 27th June

Unfortunately we have cancelled our annual history fair which was planned for Saturday 27th June at Acomb Parish Church Hall. We aim to be back bigger and better in June 2027.

Editor Required

We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a newsletter editor. If you would like to find out more please speak, or send an email, to any of our committee members. VACANCY NOW FILLED

December newsletter

Our December newsletter is now ready for members to download and read. I know it’s early but it contains an important message from our Chairman along with many interesting articles. We are also looking for a replacement newsletter editor so please get in contact if you would like more information. A template is provided so […]

Research Room Closing

I have been asked to write to you on behalf of ALAN POWELL our YFHS Chairman and his message is as follows: “It is with great regret that I have to report the closure of our YFHS Research Room at the Raylor Centre in James Street, York. The Society has been a tenant at the […]

September 2025 Newsletter

Is available for members to read. Login and click on Members Online Resources where you will also find previous issues.

York June 2025 Newsletter

Our June 2025 Newsletter is ready for Members to read. Celebrating our 50th Anniversary this year there are plenty of features to read and inspire your own research.

Talk on Youtube

Members can login and listen to our recent talk by our very own committee member Steve Barrett. An entertaining tale of his Oglesby ancestors.