Unique resources for members
Join us and get access to our extensive databases. We specialise in indexing local resources which you will not find on other sites. How about virtually all the recorded memorials for Manchester's old churchyards? Or institutional records: Bolton Workhouse creed books, admissions to the schools for the blind and the deaf? Or the early motor vehicle registrations in Salford? There are hundreds of sources and over 2.7 million name references already and new data is being added all the time.
Our friendly Helpdesk is here for you
Our knowledgeable and experienced Helpdesk volunteers help people from all over the world – members and non-members – to begin or expand their family histories, whether their ancestors originated from the Greater Manchester area or elsewhere. Sadly, owing to the coronavirus lockdown we have to be closed but CLICK HERE to find out about our Virtual Help Desk
New Meetings Planned
It now seems certain that the Society and its branches will be unable to resume a regular programme of meetings at any of its venues, either Quarterly, Beginners Talks or branch meetings, until well into 2021. For the foreseeable future all of our meetings will be held online via Zoom.
We now have an Eventbrite booking link on the Society Calendar of Events page (Manchester) and on the Bolton, Oldham and Anglo Scots branch pages, together with more details of each meeting on the Meetings pages in each section.
New Records
See at a glance the newest additions to our databases and documents collections.
Beginners
Our guide to a series of talks for beginners, delivered by our experienced members.
COMING SOON
Other upcoming events
Saturday 30th January 2.00pm
MLFHS Talk Beginners Talk Starting Your Family Tree Zoom event
Always wanted to start your family tree, Sheila will guide you through the steps you need to take.
Wednesday 3rd February 7.30pm
Bolton FHS Meeting - AGM and Research on Criminals in Bolton
Rogue's Gallery: Crime and Criminals in Bolton 1625-1645
Saturday 6th February 2.00pm
Exploring our New Website Zoom Meeting
Beginners or Experts something for everyone
Saturday 13th February 2.00pm
Oldham and District FHS The Life of Annie Kenney
Oldham and District Branch Meeting A talk by Carol Talbot on the life and times of Annie Kenney
Wednesday 3rd March 7.30pm
Bolton FHS Meeting - Irish Research
A practical guide to help you get the most out of your Irish research
MANCHESTER & LANCASHIRE FHS was formed in 1964 and is now one of the largest family history societies in the world. Although the Society is united by a common interest in Genealogy and Family History, members also pursue interests in closely related fields.
