Map of Northumberland from Lord Burghley’s Atlas, 1569
Northumberland & Durham Family History Society was formed in 1975. The society has nine very active branches: Alnwick, Belmont (Durham), Blyth, London (which gathers three times a year), Newcastle, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Tynedale and Wansbeck. Speakers are engaged for the monthlyheld meetings and all are in good communication with the trustees.
The Tyne Bridge, Newcastle Upon Tyne. The society’s library and research centre is located on the city’s Percy Street
During the 19th and 20th centuries there were huge movements in the populations of the two counties that the society covers, mainly due to the opportunities for employment in heavy industry such as coal mining and ship building. Many individuals and families from agricultural backgrounds were attracted to the towns and industry by better wages. Our many databases for the two counties can identify where people may have moved to and probably moving more than once usually between censuses. This is where local knowledge becomes invaluable in assisting members. A journal is published four times a year with helpful and interesting articles from members and others. It also, in conjunction with the website www.ndfhs.org.uk, informs members about the latest indexes and photos available for sale and also the latest additions to the library. An e-newsletter is sent to members in between the publications of the journal.