Discover a curated collection of resources for local and family history research.
From archives and maps to publications and specialist sites, these links are here to support and inspire your work. We update this directory regularly — suggestions are always welcome.
See also our Society Directory.
Fri 30th October 2026
Tue 25th August 2026
It is impossible to trace the history of one’s family without considering where they lived. Local history societies and one-place study groups have researched and published content that will allow you to place the lives of your ancestors in the context of their local communities, villages, towns and cities as well as some of the key socio-economic factors that lay behind their development. They often use the same sources as family historians, and can help provide an alternative interpretation of a document or suggest new resources to help your research.
Nick Barratt, Historian and Author
Paul, a proud Lincolnshire Yellerbelly, has spent his career working with archives and bringing pre-modern collections to life. He completed his doctorate on Roger Mortimer, 1st Earl of March, at Bristol in 2002 and contributed to research projects on medieval Ireland, the wool trade, and Henry III’s Fine Rolls. A dedicated editor and indexer, he is Joint General Editor of the Pipe Roll Society. Now Principal Records Specialist (Medieval) at The National Archives, he leads research, cataloguing, and public engagement. As a BALH Trustee, he aims to connect Britain’s archival treasures with wider audiences in inspiring ways.
Paul Dryburgh , Trustee
Thu 19th November 2026 7:00 pm
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