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About Ripon, Harrogate & District Family History Group
 Founded in 1987 the Historical Society is actively concerned with all aspects of the history of Ripon and the surrounding area from Masham to South Stainley and from Skelton to Nidderdale (roughly the area covered by the ancient Ripon Liberty and the Peculier of Masham).
The Family History Group is for people interested in their family history within the Rural Deaneries of Ripon and Harrogate and part of Wensley and for those living locally whose ancestry is elsewhere.
All groups find many benefits in working together such as : publishing a single journal; ability to attend the meetings of all groups; common access to sources; participation in each other's projects.
Picture: detail of a miserichord carving, Ripon Cathedral. |
Meetings
 Picture: Poster depicting Farrah's famous Harrogate Toffee.
The Historical Society normally meets on the 2nd Wednesday monthly except July and August in the crypt of Holy Trinity Church to hear talks on a wide range of subjects. When appropriate it organises joint meetings with the Ripon Civic Society and occasional outings.
The Family History Groups meet at the same time and venue in Ripon on the 4th Tuesday of February, April, June, September, October and in Harrogate at the St. Paul's Church Hall, Belford Road off Victoria Avenue (directly opposite the library) on the 3rd Tuesday of January to July and September to November.
A lending library of journals issued by other Family History Societies and a selection of reference books are available at Family History meetings; a wide range of economically priced books and guides on research and records is also available for purchase.
Visitors are welcome at all our meetings. Please visit our extensive website to learn more about us. |
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