Dr John Avery Jones CBE is a retired tax judge who in retirement has researched the legal and tax side of Jane Austen and her family. He has published articles on this in the journals of the English, American and Australian Jane Austen Societies, including one that calculated how much income tax Jane Austen paid...
A joint event with Friends of Gloucestershire Archive
Before 1927 and legal adoption what happened to the unwanted child? Even after 1927 children were exploited, although supposedly cared for by institutions and well caring organisations. This talk looks at the plight of adoptees, foundlings, orphans and the Empire children (Child Migrants), essentially through the 19th & 20th centuries. This is an online event....
An introduction to the 1921 census and how to use and interpret its contents. This is an online event. Any member who has a computer, tablet or smart phone, will be able to join in using Zoom via a link that we will send you. You will not need a Zoom account. You can see...
Celebrate all things Family History with us Who doesn’t love a chance to share their enthusiasm, whether steam trains, football or especially family history, with other like-minded souls? So we in GFHS are absolutely delighted to host another Family History Fair between 10am and 4pm on Saturday 6 September. This is one of the ever-popular...
If you are one of our members near to Bristol or if you are interested in ancestors in Gloucestershire then come and meet us at the Fair.All the details about the Fair and how to get there.
This is a collaboration between Society of Genealogists, Gloucestershire Heritage Hub and Gloucestershire Family History Society (GFHS). Join us to learn about family history resources for Gloucestershire. Mia Bennett, Chair of GFHS, will showcase the resources at the GFHS Family History Centre and other online sources available for researching in Gloucestershire. She will explore what...
Alan will explore the importance of maps for research, a history of their scope and range and their development since the 18th century. Alan has been involved in lecturing, speaking and writing on family history for many years and has written two books in the Society of Genealogists My Ancestor was … series. He is...
All members are welcome to attend the Annual General Meeting. You can do so via Zoom or in person. Full details and joining instructions shortly Agenda and Papers The agenda was published in the Summer Journal.
Talk of the day In May 2024, Councillor Lorraine Campbell became the 544th Mayor of Gloucester. Over the course of a year, she discovered just how varied and vibrant our city is and met some amazing people. Having had time to reflect, Lorraine now has tales to tell, accompanied by short films showing the highlights...
