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: Christine Woodcock
Monday, 2 February 2026 at 7:00pm

In Search of Your Scottish Ancestors

Learn the basics to start finding your Scottish ancestors. We will learn about using the ScotlandsPeople website, gleaning information from the docume…

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Speaker: Dai Davies
Thursday, 19 February 2026 at 7:00pm

Forget the Family Tree! Tend Your Family Ivy

Looking beyond your direct ancestors is the key to many brick walls and this talk answers the question of how our ancestors’ spouses can help us do …

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December 31, 2025

Under £100 for Findmypast Everything subscriptions!

The below has been provided by the Lost Cousins website. Please subscribe to their website. Further information can be found in their newsletter…

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