Update and News - Spring 2022

Spring is a time to look forward to the future with some excitement and we in GFHS are no exception, despite all the challenges of the last couple of years.

We’re a patient group - one of the things family history teaches you is that research can’t be rushed and that there is always a new avenue to explore. We’ve been anticipating the 1921 census for the last 10 years so were delighted when it was finally released on 6 January. At the moment you have to pay to view the individual entries which is a bit of a disappointment, especially after such a long wait. However there are other sources available for free in our Family History Centre that can help you find out more about a family or individual in the early 20th century. Our volunteers in the Centre would be delighted to tell you more about these, whether you’re interested in your own family or you’re researching the history of a property or area. Do drop into the Centre to see if we can help with your research.

We’re also looking forward to an exciting new programme of free online talks covering a variety of topics with a family history and/or Gloucestershire slant. You can find more information about these and book a ‘seat’ on our website. We welcome non-members.

In February (Wednesday 9th) we’ve organised a speaker from Find My Past (Jen Baldwin) to tell us more about ‘all things 1921’. (online event)

in March (Wednesday 9th) the talk is by Neela Mann on Aristos, Admirals and an Architect: Memorial Inscriptions of Ss Philip and James, Cheltenham. (online event).

For more information visit gfhs.org.uk.