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Local History Societies
There are many organized groups that study and publish journals and books on local history.

South Wales Record Society: publishes a variety of books with many out-of-print books available to read online.

Glamorgan

Bridgend Local History Society Caerphilly Local History Society Clydach Historical Society Cowbridge History Society Cwm Dulais Historical Society Cynon Valley History Society Gelligaer Historical Society Glynneath & Cwmgwrach Historical Society Gower Society Kenfig Society Llanishen Local History Society Llantrisant & District Local History Society Llantwit Major History Society Llynfi Valley Historical Society Merthyr Tydfil Historical Society Oystermouth Historical Association Pentyrch & District Local History Society Port Talbot Historical Society Porthcawl Museum and Historical Society Resolfen History Society Roath Local History Society Skewen & District Historical Society Swansea Valley History Society Treboeth History Society

The British Association for Local History is a coordinating organization for many local history groups. You may write for information about this association to:


 * British Association for Local History Shopwyke Hall Chichester, Sussex PO20 6BQ England Internet: http://www.balh.co.uk/lhn/issue.php

The following periodical contains scholarly articles on local history, book reviews, and notes:


 * The Local Historian. London, England: National Council for Social Service, 1952–68. (Family History Library .) This periodical was formerly called the Amateur Historian.

Addresses for local history societies in Wales are found in the following:


 * Henderson, S. P. A., and A .J. W. Henderson,eds.Directory of British Associations &amp; Associations in Ireland. 13th ed. Beckenham, Kent, England: CBD Research Ltd., 1996. (Family History Library .)
 * Pinhorn, Malcolm, ed. Historical, Archaeological and Kindred Societies in the United Kingdom: A List. Isle of Wight, England: Pinhorns, 1986. (Family History Library ; computer number 0370075.)