Family history society researching Glamorgan ancestors since 1974. Website https://www.glamfhs.org.ukhttps://bsky.app/profile/glamorganfhs.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/glamorganfhs.bsky.social/post/3mdsj4ne2r225**NEWS** Our research centre at Aberkenfig is now a FamilySearch Affiliate. Join us free online on 3rd February at 7pm for a session led by Kori Robbins to explore records available at affiliate libraries that cannot be accessed from home: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/familysearch-affiliate-access-what-it-means-for-researchers-tickets-1980134520655 #Genealogy #Glamorgan01 Feb 2026 14:10 +0000at://did:plc:ljhwxk2mgumtvyczgestug3o/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdsj4ne2r225https://bsky.app/profile/glamorganfhs.bsky.social/post/3m2yezlgdjs2rThis week’s events: Aberkenfig Resource Centre open Tuesday 14 Oct 10am-2pm - visit to explore our extensive library & research collection, with help from friendly volunteers: https://www.glamfhs.org.uk/home/aberkenfig-resource-centre Merthyr branch AGM: Tuesday 14 Oct, 2pm, Soar Centre, Pontmorlais (members only)12 Oct 2025 09:26 +0000at://did:plc:ljhwxk2mgumtvyczgestug3o/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2yezlgdjs2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/glamorganfhs.bsky.social/post/3m2jlgsts4s2xThis week’s events: 7th October: Swansea branch AGM (Civic Centre, 1.45pm), followed by a talk at 2pm: Jeff Phillips - history of transport in Swansea 7th October: Cardiff branch AGM (online, 7pm), followed by a talk at 7.30pm: Dr Diane Brook - J Barry Davies, Glamorgan Genealogist06 Oct 2025 12:11 +0000at://did:plc:ljhwxk2mgumtvyczgestug3o/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2jlgsts4s2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/glamorganfhs.bsky.social/post/3m22zuvda2k2hWe’ll be at Kempton Park this Saturday (4th October) for The Family History Show. Visit our stand to find out more about the society, ask our volunteers for help with your research, or just stop by to say hello! thefamilyhistoryshow.com/london/ #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #Glamorgan https://thefamilyhistoryshow.com/london/30 Sep 2025 17:19 +0000at://did:plc:ljhwxk2mgumtvyczgestug3o/app.bsky.feed.post/3m22zuvda2k2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/glamorganfhs.bsky.social/post/3lzmf4nughc2vREMINDER: we’ll be at Glamorgan Archives for Open Doors this Saturday (27th September). Get help with your research from our genealogy experts, and join us for two FREE talks on using the census (11am) and breaking down research brickwalls (1.30pm). #Glamorgan #Cardiff #FamilyHistory #Genealogy [contains quote post or other embedded content]24 Sep 2025 21:31 +0000at://did:plc:ljhwxk2mgumtvyczgestug3o/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzmf4nughc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/glamorganfhs.bsky.social/post/3lxex4wcth22tJoin us for Open Doors at Glamorgan Archives on 27th September. We’ll be available all day for your family history enquiries. Free talks on the census (11am) and brickwalls (1.30pm). #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #Glamorgan #Cardiff [contains quote post or other embedded content]27 Aug 2025 11:41 +0000at://did:plc:ljhwxk2mgumtvyczgestug3o/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxex4wcth22thttps://bsky.app/profile/glamorganfhs.bsky.social/post/3ltra3fhnas2gOur special commemorative publication for the Society’s 50th anniversary has been distributed to members, and can also be viewed in the members’ area of our website. It includes fascinating articles on the Society’s history. Thanks to all contributors. #FamilyHistory #Genealogy #Glamorgan #History12 Jul 2025 11:13 +0000at://did:plc:ljhwxk2mgumtvyczgestug3o/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltra3fhnas2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/glamorganfhs.bsky.social/post/3lrjdljhga22qNext week’s branch meetings: Mon 16th June - Bridgend, 7.30pm, Len Evans Hall, Aberkenfig Tue 17th June - Pontypridd & Rhondda, 7.00pm, Pontypridd Museum - No Pasaran: Welsh Volunteers and the International Brigade - talk by Darren Macey #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #Glamorgan #Bridgend #Pontypridd13 Jun 2025 21:04 +0000at://did:plc:ljhwxk2mgumtvyczgestug3o/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrjdljhga22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/glamorganfhs.bsky.social/post/3lqd6egctm22hThe June 2025 edition of the society’s journal has been uploaded to our website for members to access via the Journal Archive: https://www.glamfhs.org.uk/journal-archive - it includes a variety of articles, letters, news from our branches, and more. #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #Glamorgan29 May 2025 16:49 +0000at://did:plc:ljhwxk2mgumtvyczgestug3o/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqd6egctm22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/glamorganfhs.bsky.social/post/3lohdmandis2wCardiff & Vale branch meeting - Tuesday 6th May, 2pm, Glamorgan Archives. This month we will be looking at sports and entertainment records that can reveal details of our ancestors’ recreational activities. #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #Glamorgan #Cardiff05 May 2025 21:43 +0000at://did:plc:ljhwxk2mgumtvyczgestug3o/app.bsky.feed.post/3lohdmandis2whttps://bsky.app/profile/glamorganfhs.bsky.social/post/3llvjz6evqk2mJoin us at the ARC in Bridgend on Saturday 5th April to celebrate our 50th anniversary. Short talks: History and Future of the Society, Glamorgan Archives Coal Mining Exhibition, Life in the Garw Valley. There will also be 50th anniversary cake! #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #Glamorgan #Bridgend03 Apr 2025 08:59 +0000at://did:plc:ljhwxk2mgumtvyczgestug3o/app.bsky.feed.post/3llvjz6evqk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/glamorganfhs.bsky.social/post/3ljujgcgmb22jWe are looking forward to attending the Family History Show in Malvern next Saturday (15th March). Visit our stall to find out more about the society, and ask any questions you may have about researching your #Glamorgan ancestors. thefamilyhistoryshow.com/midlands/ #Genealogy #FamilyHistory https://thefamilyhistoryshow.com/midlands/08 Mar 2025 12:26 +0000at://did:plc:ljhwxk2mgumtvyczgestug3o/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljujgcgmb22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/glamorganfhs.bsky.social/post/3lirxcl2rak2gOur AGM - for members only - is next Saturday (1st March) at 1pm via Zoom, followed by a talk at 2pm (free and open to all) from James January-McCann of #RCAHMW about the Place Names of Wales Project: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/glamorgan-fhs-agm-followed-by-presentation-place-names-of-wales-project-tickets-1245400338939 #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #Glamorgan #Wales #PlaceNames22 Feb 2025 18:31 +0000at://did:plc:ljhwxk2mgumtvyczgestug3o/app.bsky.feed.post/3lirxcl2rak2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/glamorganfhs.bsky.social/post/3ld7ketf4zk2sNext week - #Bridgend branch meeting on Monday 16th December, 7.30pm, Aberkenfig Resource Centre. #Genealogy #FamilyHistory13 Dec 2024 19:46 +0000at://did:plc:ljhwxk2mgumtvyczgestug3o/app.bsky.feed.post/3ld7ketf4zk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/glamorganfhs.bsky.social/post/3lc4c36vkuc2ePlease note that our online beginners session on census records scheduled for next week has been *POSTPONED* until the New Year. Details will be posted on our website, social media channels, and Eventbrite when this session is rescheduled. #FamilyHistory #Genealogy #Glamorgan29 Nov 2024 19:14 +0000at://did:plc:ljhwxk2mgumtvyczgestug3o/app.bsky.feed.post/3lc4c36vkuc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/glamorganfhs.bsky.social/post/3lb2vcv64hc23Meetings next week: Monday 18th November, 7.30pm - Bridgend branch (Aberkenfig Resource Centre) Tuesday 19th November, 7.00pm - Pontypridd & Rhondda branch (Pontypridd Museum) #FamilyHistory #Genealogy #Bridgend #Pontypridd #Glamorgan16 Nov 2024 12:28 +0000at://did:plc:ljhwxk2mgumtvyczgestug3o/app.bsky.feed.post/3lb2vcv64hc23https://bsky.app/profile/glamorganfhs.bsky.social/post/3lavos2tdfs2hAberkenfig Resource Centre is open this Saturday. Get in touch to book a place, or just drop in for a cuppa and a chat. #FamilyHistory #Genealogy #Glamorgan #Bridgend14 Nov 2024 10:48 +0000at://did:plc:ljhwxk2mgumtvyczgestug3o/app.bsky.feed.post/3lavos2tdfs2h