AWFHS

Discover Your Family's Story

Uncover your roots in the beautiful Airedale and Wharfedale regions. Join Yorkshire's premier family history society and access over 500,000 records.

Airedale and Wharfedale Family History Society

Finding new routes, to trace your old roots

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Research Database

Access our extensive collection of over 500,000 records covering the Airedale and Wharfedale areas. Free access for all members with advanced search capabilities.

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Historical Photos

Browse our growing collection of historical photographs, from the local area, in our Gallery. Help us identify people and places in these precious glimpses of the past.

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War Memorials

Our comprehensive war memorial project covers over 600 monuments and rolls of honour, preserving the memory of those who served.

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Events & Meetings

Join our regular meetings, workshops, and visits to family history fairs. Connect with fellow researchers and expand your knowledge.

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Supporting family historians since 1980

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Latest News & Events

Stay updated with our latest discoveries and upcoming activities

Speaker: Nick Barrett
Monday, 1 September 2025 at 7:00pm

The future of family history in the digital age

A review of the ways family history research is changing as a result of technology and the media, with some opportunities that this may present for fu…

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Speaker: Mark Bayley
Thursday, 18 September 2025 at 7:00pm

Pinning Down Your Ancestors

Join us for an inspiring evening with Mark Bayley, the expert behind TheGenealogist website. In his talk, “Pinning Down Your Ancestors,” Mark will…

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June 30, 2025

Delves Collection

In 2005 Mr Nick Delves of Ashbourne, Derbyshire, donated a photo album to the Society. The album, referred to as "the green book" contains many pictu…

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