Northamptonshire Societies

Family and local history societies often publish helpful journals, transcripts, compiled genealogies and host websites. They may have ongoing projects to transcribe records and create indexes. Most societies publish queries in their journals and maintain lists of members’ research interests that may be helpful to you. You may want to join one of these societies, reap the benefits of their expertise and resources, or support its efforts.

Addresses of the societies are for the most part where their meetings are held as they are by-and-large not brick-and-mortar institutions.

Regional Societies
CBA South Midlands Group Email: [mailto:dp.ingham@albion-arch.com dp.ingham@albion-arch.com] Website: CBA South Midlands Group


 * The CBA South Midlands group, an autonomous local group under the umbrella of the national Council for British Archaeology. CBA South Midlands covers four counties – Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire and Oxfordshire. They are an educational charity working to involve people in archaeology and to promote the appreciation and care of the historic environment for the benefit of the present and future generations.

Lincoln Record Society Robert Hardy Building Bishop Grosseteste University College Longdales Road Lincoln, Lincolnshire LN1 3DY UK Email: [mailto:communications@lincoln-record-society.org.uk communications@lincoln-record-society.org.uk] Website: Lincoln Record Society


 * The Society was founded in 1910 to print records and documents relating to the ancient county and diocese of Lincoln. The ancient diocese covered not only Lincolnshire, the second largest county of England, but also the wide area which lay within the medieval diocese: the counties of Lincoln, Leicester, Northampton, Rutland, Oxford, Bedford, Buckingham, Huntingdon and northern Hertford. Since 1910 the Society has published ninety nine volumes many of which are still in print.

Milton Keynes Heritage Association Website: Milton Keynes Heritage Association


 * Milton Keynes Heritage Association formed in 1994 by a number of local heritage groups and museums, with the aim of encouraging and developing co-operation between organisations having an interest in heritage in Milton Keynes, North Buckinghamshire, and South Northamptonshire. It also has a central role in promoting heritage, by working closely with Councils and other agencies. MKHA has around 60 member organisations, with a broad range of interests and a wide geographical coverage from Buckingham in the west, Olney in the east, Towcester in the north, and Woburn Sands in the south.

Northamptonshire Societies
Brixworth History Society Brixworth Village Hall Holcot Road Brixworth Northampton, Northamptonshire NN6 9BS UK Email: [mailto:pakirton6@gmail.com pakirton6@gmail.com] Website: Brixworth History Society


 * The Society shares articles, indexes and pictures on its website, as well as details of its publications. Meetings are normally held monthly at the Village Hall for presentations on matters of historic interest (subject to Covid restrictions). The very active Facebook page group had over 270 members in April 2021.

Cogenhoe and Whiston Heritage Society 7 Glebe Road Cogenhoe Northampton, Northamptonshire NN71NR UK Email: [mailto:enquiries@cogenhoeheritage.org.uk enquiries@cogenhoeheritage.org.uk] Website: Cogenhoe and Whiston Heritage Society


 * We study, record and stimulate interest in the heritage of our two villages and their surrounding areas. The website showcases the Society’s activities, publications and YouTube channel. Until Covid restrictions intervened, monthly meetings were held in Cogenhoe Village Hall. More recently, meetings have resumed online.

Deanshanger Village Heritage Society Deanshanger Community Centre Deanshanger, Northamptonshire MK19 6HT UK Telephone: 01908 564725 Email: [mailto:deanshangerheritage@gmail.com deanshangerheritage@gmail.com] Website: Deanshanger Village Heritage Society


 * The Deanshanger Village Heritage Society focuses on caring for the past, present and future of the village of Deanshanger. Details of its activities can be seen at the Society's website.

Dick Herne Braunston History Society Braunston Village Hall The Green/Welton Road Braunston Daventry, Northamptonshire NN11 7HW UK Telephone: 01788 901 179 Website: Dick Herne Braunston History Society

Eydon Historical Research Group c/o 30a High Street Eydon Daventry, Northamptonshire NN11 3PP UK Email: [mailto:web.enquiry@eydonhistoricalresearchgroup.org web.enquiry@eydonhistoricalresearchgroup.org] Website: Eydon Historical Research Group


 * The Society actively researches the history of Eydon and its inhabitants and publishes its findings. The website includes a searchable photo archive, an outline of the history of the village and provides a family history forum. It also sets out details of a series of booklets on various aspects of the history of the parish.

Finedon Local History Society The Friends’ Meeting House High Street Finedon Wellingborough, Northamptonshire NN9 5JN UK Website: Finedon Local History Society


 * Finedon’s History Society is a group of dedicated local historians whose aim is to record the rich history of Finedon and to keep the town’s past alive.

Gretton Local History Society Gretton Village Hall 61 Kirby Road Gretton Corby, Northamptonshire NN17 3DB UK Telehone: 01536 771102 Email: [mailto:anncraske@btinternet.com anncraske@btinternet.com] Website: Gretton Local History Society


 * The Gretton Local History Society was formed in 1989, and has gradually accumulated a substantial archive of memories, documents and photographs, some of which were used to mount an exhibition in 1994. We are always pleased to receive anything which is of local interest, memories, photographs, or documents, all of which add to the portrait of Gretton in the past.

Guilsborough Historical History Website: Guilsborough Historical Society


 * The Society collects and shares material about the history of Guilsborough, including illustrations such as photographs and post cards. The period covered ranges from the far past to more recent times that are still within living memory. Its active Facebook group had over 360 members in April 2021.

Irchester Parish Historical Society Irchester Library 33-35 High Street Irchester Wellingborough, Northamptonshire NN29 7AA UK Telephone: 01933 382476 Mobile: 07890 797702 Email: [mailto:jpcarr01@hotmail.com jpcarr01@hotmail.com] Website: Irchester Parish Historical Society


 * The Aims of the Society are the promotion and awareness of local history to stimulate public interest, to support both children and adults in the study of our local history, and to maintain and expand the collection of artefacts connected with the Parish of Irchester.

Middle Nene Archaeological Group Glapthorn Village Hall Main Street Peterborough, Northamptonshire PE8 5BE UK Telephone: 01733 241206 Email: [mailto:contact@midnag.org.uk contact@midnag.org.uk] Website: Middle Nene Archaeological Group

Naseby Village History Email: [mailto:francis@howcutt.org francis@howcutt.org] Website: Naseby Village History, Northamptonshire


 * This Facebook group was launched in June 2020 for anyone interested in the history of the village of Naseby and the people who have lived there. Over 250 members had joined by April 2021. A regular stream of posts shares the results of research, memories and pictures. The group fosters cooperation as members reach out with their questions and answers.

Northamptonshire Archaeological Society Humfrey Rooms of Northamptonshire Natural History Society 10 Castillain Terrace Northampton, Northamptonshire NN1 1LD UK Email: [mailto:nas196674@gmail.com nas196674@gmail.com] Website: Northamptonshire Archaeological Society (NAS)


 * The Northamptonshire Archaeological Society (NAS) was formed in 1974 to promote the study and appreciation of the Archaeology and History of the county.

Northamptonshire Family History Society Kettering Corn Market Hall 42 London Rd Kettering, Northumberland NN15 7QA UK Email: [mailto:info4kettering@northants-fhs.org info4kettering@northants-fhs.org] Northampton Weston Favell Parish Hall Booth Ln S Northampton, Northumberland NN3 3NS UK Telephone: 07758 208450 Email: [mailto:secretary@northants-fhs.org secretary@northants-fhs.org] Oundle Fletton House Fletton Way Glapthorpe Road Oundle, Northumberland PE8 4JA UK Telephone: 01832 270061 Email: [mailto:oundleinfo@northants-fhs.org oundleinfo@northants-fhs.org] Rushden Hall of South End Infants School Wymington Road Rushden, Northumberland NN10 9JU UK Telephone: 01933 314831 Email: [mailto:rushdeninfo@northants-fhs.org rushdeninfo@northants-fhs.org] Website: Northamptonshire Family History Society


 * The main aims of the Society are to advance the study of genealogy and family history with special emphasis on the County of Northamptonshire; to assist members in their research by suggesting methods of obtaining information, producing journals and by arranging meetings and lectures; to transcribe and index original documents, monumental inscriptions and other material; and to collaborate with organisations and bodies who have custody of records.

Northamptonshire Industrial Archaeology Group Email: [mailto:secretary@niag.org.uk secretary@niag.org.uk] Website: Northamptonshire Industrial Archaeology Group


 * NIAG was formed with the aims to co-ordinate the study of industrial heritage in Northamptonshire; to encourage and assist with the promotion of industrial heritage in the county, including the production of occasional publications; and to provide through meetings and other activities a means of exchanging ideas, information and views of persons interested in industrial archaeology and its heritage in Northamptonshire.

Peterborough & District Family History Society Salvation Army Citadel 1203 Bourges Blvd. Peterborough, Northamptonshire PE1 2AU UK Telephone: 01733 203151 Email: [mailto:membership@peterborofhs.org.uk membership@peterborofhs.org.uk] Website: Peterborough & District Family History Society


 * The Peterborough and District Family History Society has now been established for a third of a century. During that time we have successfully raised the profile of family history within the local area, transcribing and indexing many thousands of records and assisting hundreds of people with their research.

Peterborough Local History Society St Marks Hall 82 Lincoln Rd Boroughbury Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE1 2SN UK Website: Peterborough Local History Society


 * Peterborough Local History Society was formed in 1991 by a group of individuals who believed that the city needed an association where people could come together to share and enjoy the history of this area.

Roade Local History Society St Mary’s Church Hall Hartwell Rd Roade Northampton, Northamptonshire NN7 2NT UK Telephone: 01604 864498/01604 862369 Email: [mailto:information@roadehistorysociety.org.uk information@roadehistorysociety.org.uk] Website: Roade Local History Society

Rushden and District History Society South End Junior School Wymington Rd Rushden, Northamptonshire NN10 9JU UK Email: [mailto:project@rushdenheritage.co.uk project@rushdenheritage.co.uk] Website: Rushden and District History Society

Spratton Local History Society Spratton Village Hall 39a Brixworth Road Spratton Northampton, Northamptonshire NN6 8HH UK Email: [mailto:information@sprattonhistory.org information@sprattonhistory.org] Website: Spratton Local History Society


 * Spratton Local History Society was founded in 1999 with the aim of bringing together people with an interest in the history of Spratton, Northamptonshire and the surrounding area.

Thrapston District Historical Society St James Church Hall Church Walk Thrapston, Kettering NN14 4NP UK Telephone: 01832 731047 Email: [mailto:thrapstonhistorysoc@gmail.com thrapstonhistorysoc@gmail.com] Website: Thrapston District Historical Society


 * The Thrapston District Historical Society was established in 1965 to preserve the heritage of Thrapston District and its inhabitants. The Society's activities include monthly meetings on local and family history, visits to local heritage sites, and the development of a digital archive which includes oral history.

Towcester & District Local History Society Riverside Centre Islington Road Towcester, Northamptonshire NN12 6AU UK Telephone: 01327 351782 Email: [mailto:tdlhs@mkheritage.co.uk tdlhs@mkheritage.co.uk] Website: Towcester & District Local History Society


 * The aims of the Society are to find out about the history of Towcester and to publicise what has been discovered.

Upper Nene Archaeological Society Piddington Villa Museum Chapel End Piddington, Northamptonshire NN7 2DD UK Telephone: 01604 870312 Email: [mailto:Piddington.museum@tiscali.co.uk Piddington.museum@tiscali.co.uk] Website: Upper Nene Archaeological Society


 * The objects of the Society shall be the discovery, identification, investigation and recording of archaeological sites, and the preservation, where practicable, of items of archaeological or historical interest, and to promote the study of archaeology by any other means.

Welford and Sulby Historical Society Email: [mailto:wright22@skynet.co.uk wright22@skynet.co.uk] Website: Welford and Sulby Historical Society


 * The Society focuses on acquiring, cataloguing, contextualising and making available information and items of historical interest relating to Welford and Sulby. Since it was launched in 2018, we have attracted a good turnout for our monthly meetings (subject to Covid restrictions). The very active Facebook page group had over 400 members in April 2021.

West Haddon Local History Group Email: [mailto:wjraybould@gmail.com wjraybould@gmail.com] Website: West Haddon Local History Group


 * Members of West Haddon Local History Group have been gathering information about the history of the village since the early 1980s and we’re still trying to fit pieces together, like a jigsaw, to build up pictures of life here in the past. This site will present what we have found, not only from documents, such as Census returns, parish registers, wills and property deeds, but also from material evidence, such as buildings and gravestones, and from the memories of villagers who have been kind enough, over the years, to share with us what they remembered.

Wollaston Heritage Society Telephone: 01933 664249 Email: [mailto:wollastonmuseum@yahoo.co.uk wollastonmuseum@yahoo.co.uk] Website: Wollaston Heritage Society


 * The Society exists to preserve what is known of the village's past through documents, photographs, archaeological finds, and artefacts from local industry and family life. The main activities are the operating and maintenance of Wollaston Museum, regular fund-raising events, educational, and social events.

Yardley Gobion Local History Group Yardley Gobion Village Hall Chestnut Rd Yardley Gobion Towcester, Northamptonshire NN12 7TW UK Email: [mailto:babskingyg@talktalk.net babskingyg@talktalk.net] Website: Yardley Gobion Local History Group