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York and District Family History Society @yorkfhs.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Just reading Steve Barrett’s new article in the BALH Local History Newsletter. Join BALH now to read it and to have access to decades of Journals about local history. This one is a little known story about the brilliant engineer John Smeaton. @balhnews.bsky.social @federationfhs.bsky.social

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York and District Family History Society @yorkfhs.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Amazing summer of travel including to Wonderful Walsingham in Norfolk.

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York and District Family History Society @yorkfhs.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Senlac Hill - 6 miles from Hastings on the day the #Bayeux Tapestry is unveiled.

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York and District Family History Society @yorkfhs.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Fabulous trip to Brighton. Wimpey was my particular highlight plus the Regency pipes.

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York and District Family History Society @yorkfhs.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

'A House, a Family and an Architect’ a talk about Walter Henry Brierley by David Guyton at our September 2nd talk. Brierley was York’s leading architect and died a hundred years ago this month. @balhnews.bsky.social @federationfhs.bsky.social @yorkarchive.bsky.social @uoyborthwick.bsky.social

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York and District Family History Society @yorkfhs.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

A brilliantly crafted tale by a wonderful story teller @teebylo.com about the demise of a family line. More dramatic than the Fall of the House of Usher! Now on our YouTube channel. Check out our website for details! yorkfamilyhistory.org.uk @federationfhs.bsky.social @balhnews.bsky.social

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York and District Family History Society @yorkfhs.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

August 2026 meeting Our next talk will be on Wednesday 5th August from our own Tee Bylo: 'The Fall of Newstead'. Tee from The Dead Sleuth shares the poignant tale of the architect of his own misfortune in her presentation of 'The Fall of Newstead'.

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York and District Family History Society @yorkfhs.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Our July talk "Researching Your WW2 Ancestors" is now available on the Society YouTube channel. If you would like assistance with discovering your military ancestors, pop into YorkExplore on a Monday 10-4. Search for the link on our Facebook page.

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York and District Family History Society @yorkfhs.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Great news! Our website is up and running and better than ever.

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York and District Family History Society @yorkfhs.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Had a great visit to Doncaster FHS History Fair today and had a peak at the impressive Georgian Mansion House as well as a fish and chip meal at famous Rothwells! @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social @federationfhs.bsky.social

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York and District Family History Society @yorkfhs.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

If you want to catch up on what York Heritage Hunters are up to check out this website. www.yorkmuseumstrust.org.uk/about-us/sup...

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Heritage Hunters | York Museums Trust

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York and District Family History Society @yorkfhs.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

A book on mills dated 1931 showing an early purpose built electricity producing windmill in Kent. Nothing new in the world.

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York and District Family History Society @yorkfhs.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

The YouTube link to Steve Barrett's entertaining and dramatic talk "My Milling Ancestors" has been added to the society Facebook group. Join now via our website. Yorkfamilyhistory.org

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York and District Family History Society @yorkfhs.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Please join us for the meeting of York FHS on Wednesday 3rd June. This month's meeting is a talk from our own Steve Barrett "My Milling Ancestors". The story and lives of the Yorkshire millers who were Steve's ancestors living a dangerous life. @balhnews.bsky.social @federationfhs.bsky.social

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York and District Family History Society @yorkfhs.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

So disappointed we cannot go ahead with our fair this year but really excited about our new venue for our 2027 event. Lots of Societies already reserved a table including the Family History Federation. @teebylo.com @david-rigby.bsky.social @federationfhs.bsky.social @balhnews.bsky.social

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SoQuietus Spiritual Of York @soquietus.com · 20/04/2026

I. In celebration of York's Dead Good Festival – SoQuietus Tee with @deadsleuth.com presents LIGHT & LINEAGE – HEALING ANCESTRAL INHERITANCE. Join Tee for a unique afternoon on SUNDAY MAY 10 2026 as she chronicles the poignant and challenging discoveries of her family history research. #SoQuietus

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York and District Family History Society @yorkfhs.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Awaiting the Victory Bus for champions York City- join us in Exhibition Square!

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York and District Family History Society @yorkfhs.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

This Wednesday May 6th, why not join us for the story of olde York’s water supply through the ages - Graham Wilford the former waterworks engineer will tell us some amazing tales! 7:30 Friends Meeting House New Earswick.

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York and District Family History Society @yorkfhs.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

For a brief period in 1862 the Confederates occupied the capital of Union supporting West Virginia. They briefly published a newspaper ‘The Guerrilla’. news.lib.wvu.edu/2017/03/14/t...

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Family History Federation @federationfhs.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Always check the original record where possible, there may be more information than a transcript or online source. #FamilyHistory #Genealogy #TopTip

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York and District Family History Society @yorkfhs.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

The unknown effigy in St Martins church Birmingham. Any ideas?

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Family History Federation @federationfhs.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Love #FamilyHistory? Love family history societies? Societies always need help. Consider volunteering with your favourite society for a fun and rewarding experience! #GenHour www.familyhistoryfederation.com/find-a-society

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York and District Family History Society @yorkfhs.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Stumbling around in the archives yesterday I came across this receipt from a shop in York dated 1925. Not sure what distemper is but the kid looks as if he does.

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York and District Family History Society @yorkfhs.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Happy Easter from beautiful Bradford Cathedral in search of ancestors. This site has been used for Christian worship since the 7th century ❤️

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York and District Family History Society @yorkfhs.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Looking forward to Gillian Waters talk on Wednesday this week at the Friends Meeting House in New Earswick at 7:30. ‘Myths and Lies in family history’. See you there! @federationfhs.bsky.social @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social @balhnews.bsky.social @ypsyork.bsky.social @uoyborthwick.bsky.social

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Dave Annal Lifelines Research @davelifelines.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

It’s quite simple… Use them or lose them! #YourFamilyHistorySocietyNeedsYou

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York and District Family History Society @yorkfhs.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Our new purpose built family and local history research base at Explore York library on Museum Street. Open Mondays 10-4pm - fantastic resource for us and you! @federationfhs.bsky.social @balhnews.bsky.social @oneplacestudies.bsky.social @wgawest.bsky.social

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York and District Family History Society @yorkfhs.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Fabulous talk last night at our first event of 2026. The atmosphere was buzzing with loads of new visitors after our relaunch. Check out our website for our 2026 talks. @wyorksarchives @UoYBorthwick @OnePlaceStudies @GuildOneName @federationfhs.bsky.social

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Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

We are delighted to annouce that @yorkfhs.bsky.social are now at York Explore! Every Monday 10am-4pm in the Family History Room, first floor York Explore. Always wanted to discover your family history but didn’t know where to start? Having challenges with your research and need further advice?

A group of twelve people, dressed in early 20th-century attire, pose in front of a large, ivy-covered stone building with arched windows.

Modern lounge area with blue armchairs and small white tables against a wooden structure, adjacent to a staircase.

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York and District Family History Society @yorkfhs.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

Our talk this month is ‘Christmas at Home’ from the Yorkshire Dialect Society. December 3rd 7:30 at the Quaker Hall New Earswick. Mince pies optional extra! @federationfhs.bsky.social @balhnews.bsky.social @clemhallhistory.bsky.social @ypsyork.bsky.social @cecs-york.bsky.social

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York and District Family History Society @yorkfhs.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Our latest talk is the ominous sounding ‘Coroners Case Files’ from the York area with @TheDeadSleuth. A true Victorian melodrama not for the faint hearted! Wednesday at New Earswick Quaker Hall 7:30pm. @BALHNews @FederationFHS @clemhallhistory

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York and District Family History Society @yorkfhs.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

The power of nature - Ingleton waterfall walk 4 and a half miles walking in a wondrous and slightly terrifying landscape.

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Clements Hall Local History Group @clemhallhistory.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

Our new book about Micklegate is out this week, packed with stories, facts, photos and memories. Details and stockists at www.clementshallhistorygroup.org.uk/blog/mickleg... @balhnews.bsky.social @yorkfhs.bsky.social

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York and District Family History Society @yorkfhs.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Lover of fish paste? Chichester is the natural home of crab pate’ and Shippams potted meat factory.

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York and District Family History Society @yorkfhs.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

Wonderful visit to West Sussex archives yesterday then fab curry in Chichester. Today visit to Fishbourne Roman Palace - incredible place - real grapes growing on vines outside. 😳 @deadsleuth.com @balhnews.bsky.social @federationfhs.bsky.social @uoyborthwick.bsky.social

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York and District Family History Society @yorkfhs.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

I wrote a 6000 word article on water supply in Regency York the other day. Ladybird books summed it all up in 17 simple lines. Genius!

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York and District Family History Society @yorkfhs.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Our next talk is about the Acomb Lunatic Asylum scandal which inspired ‘The Woman in White’. Wednesday August 6th 7:30 on person or on zoom or on YouTube. See website for membership details. £3 entry fee to cover costs. Usual venue. It’s gonna be amaaazing! @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social

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York and District Family History Society @yorkfhs.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

Our very own David Rigby will be telling this story of his ancestor. High stakes on the Knavesmire". A family history story involving: the first lady jockey, high stakes gambling, court cases, imprisonment, infidelity, and death by poisoning. All against the background of Regency York.

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York and District Family History Society @yorkfhs.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Our 50th celebration festival of family and local history on Saturday June 28th at Acomb Parish Hall will be opened by our favourite DJ Jonathan Cowap! Loads of societies from across the UK attending too! Great day planned. @federationfhs.bsky.social @ypsyork.bsky.social @balhnews.bsky.social

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York and District Family History Society @yorkfhs.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Ever wondered why many of our ancient churches are still standing? The one you see here (St Crux) has been demolished. Our talk at the Friends Meeting House in New Earswick on Wednesday 4th June will explain it all. See you around 7:30pm! @cecs-york.bsky.social @ypsyork.bsky.social #churchhistory

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York and District Family History Society @yorkfhs.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

You will all recall the naval battle of Flamborough Head in 1779 - the only time the Americans tried to invade us during the American War of Independence. John Paul Jones was Scottish by the way! Not even his real name. Countess of Scarborough a leased warship defended our northern shores. #navy

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York and District Family History Society @yorkfhs.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Did you know water used to be supplied to houses and streets in wooden pipes? Elm was the material of choice as it didn’t rot. All the elms have gone now though… @balhnews.bsky.social @cecs-york.bsky.social @ypsyork.bsky.social @snexplores.bsky.social

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