Family History Centre news

We all love a traditional book despite all the obvious (and instant) attractions of e-readers and Wikipedia - nothing really replaces the pleasure of settling down with a real book.  The last couple of years have encouraged many people to return to reading - one of the few positives of the lockdowns.

You might not know that the Family History Centre includes a thriving bookshop.  This may be small in size but it includes a wide variety of new books, many with a local slant, written by local authors and produced by independent publishers.  In many cases the author has used sources preserved in Gloucestershire Archives, one of our Hub partners.  We’re delighted to be able to support and promote all this local expertise.

 

Alongside all the wonderful new books, we have a wide selection of good quality secondhand books.  This is an eclectic collection which covers a wide variety of topics with a history bias and all at bargain prices!  What’s not to like?

We don’t just stock books!  Over many years, GFHS volunteers have spent hundreds of hours indexing a wide variety of sources from the Gloucester Cemetery registers to a WW1 scrapbook from the Forest of Dean.  These are available as CDs or downloads.

You’re welcome to visit the FH Centre or you can browse online through our website gfhs.org.uk . 

We have a reference library as well.  This includes indexes created by our volunteers together with standard family/local history books.  You’re welcome to browse!