Many of the family history groups and local history groups in the Midlands have their own web-sites. Here's the ones that I am aware of. Another useful source of information is the "Friends of ..." groups, and a few of these are listed below
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BMSGH |
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Web-site of the Birimingham and Midlands Society for Genealogy & Heraldry. Covers the counties of Warwickshire, Worcestershire & Staffordshire. If you are serious about genealogy in this area you should join. |
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Here's several local family history groups or societies, all of which have much to offer ... |
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Burntwood FHG |
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Coventry FHS |
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Malvern FHG |
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Nuneaton & North Warwickshire FHS |
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Rugby FHG |
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Shropshire FHS |
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Walsall FHG |
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Warwickshire FHS |
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JewishGenealogical Society of Great Britain |
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An essential site for anyone with Jewish ancestors |
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Quaker Family History Society |
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Some strong links to the Midlands area, particularly around Worcester |
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Catholic Family History Society |
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The Midlands Branch of this society meets quarterly at St Chad's Cathedral. This link is to the web-site of the national society. |
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Birmingham Local History Groups |
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The Birmingham and District Local History Association maintains by far the best list of local history groups, and this link will take you straight to that page |
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Explore the Birmingham Jewellery Quarter |
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Fascinating guide to the Birmingham Jewellery Quarter. provides much historical background, including gems like a history of the pen trade, within the context of a walking tour around the quarter |
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Friends of Dudley Archives |
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Friends of Dudley Archives web-site |
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Friends of Staffordshire Archives |
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Page on Staffordshire CC site giving details of the Friends, with application form to join, and other information |
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Friends of Shropshire Archives |
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Friends of Shropshire Archives web-site |
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Friends of Warwickshire Record Office |
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Page on Warwickshire CC site giving details of the Friends, with application form to join, and other information |
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Friends of Worcestershire Record Office |
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Similar page to that for Warwickshire, except of course that it is on the Worcestershire CC web-site |
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