• Jane Austen’s Wills and Legal Puzzles

    GFHS: On Line Event

    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...

  • What Happened to Lucy: Ian Waller

    GFHS: On Line Event

    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...

  • Family History Fair

    Heritage Hub Clarence Row, Alvin Street, Gloucester, United Kingdom

    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...

  • Bristol and Avon Family History Society Fair

    Turnberries Community Centre Bath Road, Thornbury, Bristol, United Kingdom

    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...

  • Researching in Gloucestershire

    Other Online

    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...

  • Maps for Family Historians: Alan Ruston

    GFHS: On Line Event

    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...

  • Society’s Annual General Meeting 2025

    Dunrossil Centre at the Heritage Hub and via Zoom Clarence Row, Alvin Street, Gloucester

    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...

  • Varied and Vibrant

    Heritage Hub Clarence Row, Alvin Street, Gloucester, United Kingdom

    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...