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Welcome to Shropshire
Family History Society

Do you have ancestors from Shropshire?

Or do you live in Shropshire with an interest in family history/genealogy?

If so we can help, offer support and have resources available to help you in your research.

Find out more about us and become a member.

News and Upcoming Events

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Latest Newsletter

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Click to read the latest email newsletter. Members are able to access our archive of newsletters here.

Latest News Post

We are going to the Fair!

21 October 2026

We will be attending the Oxfordshire Family History Society Family History Fair on Saturday 24 October. For more information see their website at https://www.ofhs.uk/events/event/ofhs-family-history-fair-24th-october-2026 We will also be at the Gloucestershire Family History Fair on Saturday 7 November and information on this can be found at https://gfhs.org.uk/2026/10/13/family-history-fair/ If you are going along to either of these events please stop by and say hello.

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6 Reasons to Subscribe

Anyone can access this site to review much of the content. If you're really interested in researching your roots in Shropshire, we recommend becoming a member - for an annual fee of just £10.

The Forum is free to access and use without needing a full paid subscription. An ideal place to post questions or get help with your research, all we require is a valid email address to register you for free access.

Online & in-person meetings

We meet at least 10 times a year

Monthly Meetings

4 journals per year

Four Journals per year and
access to back copies 

Quarterly
Journals

Parish Records

Parish and Marriage records from as far back as the 1500s and more

Unique Records

Online resources

Open to all members - meet online at 7:30pm on first Thursday of the month

Talking Family History

Genealogy help

All experience levels welcome - meet online at 7:30pm on second Monday of the month

Talking DNA

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An historical and nostalgic guide to Shropshire villages and towns

The Hub

Plus member only access to a range of resources including back copies of our Society Journal; Exchange Journals; recordings of on-line talks; Members Interests' database; library resources; support and advice on FH research and Shropshire specific queries.

A full subscription to our Society costs only £10 per year

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