WELCOME TO THE ONLINE HOME OF THE FAMILY HISTORY SECTION of THE YORKSHIRE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY.

Our society has access to an extensive library and archive of material on the ancient county of Yorkshire, particularly LEEDS and the WEST RIDING. Within these pages you can find out all about the Section and how we can help you research your family history.

If the roots of your family tree are planted firmly in Yorkshire, you should find something to interest you here.

Member of The Federation Of Family History Societies. Registered charity No 224083

Site last updated Saturday 28th April, 2012

There is a change to opening times at Claremont for 2012. New times are on the Visiting Us page.
Ruth Wilcock, the author of Whitby Photographers, their lives and their photographs from the 1840s will be giving a fully illustrated talk at Whitby Museum, Pannett Park, Whitby, YO21 1RE, on Wednesday 26 September 2012 at 2.15pm. Non-members are welcome, £1. It should appeal to people with Whitby ancestors, those who are interested in its photographers and photos, and those who know Whitby. http://www.whitbymuseum.org.uk/bitsnpieces/talks.htm www.towlard.com for details of the book [or contact - 01277 219598]