East Yorkshire
Family History Society

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Bridlington Update

Please note that the October meeting in Bridlington will be held on 12th October as originally planned. The date printed in July's edition of The Banyan Tree is a typing error by your's truly. I would like to apologise to everyone for any problems this may have caused.

With the re-opening of the new-look Bridlington Central Library in King Street, you will be pleased to know that our Bridlington Help Desk, held on the first Saturday of the month from 09.00 until 13.00, is now back in business. All EYFHS help desks are open to the public and totally free of charge.

Alan Brigham - 7th July 2010

Monumental Inscriptions

In a change to the advertised programme, our next monumental inscriptions recording session will be in Withernsea on 24th of July. This will be followed with a session in Hull's Northern Cemetery on 7th August. All session commence at 10am and finish at 4pm, but you are welcome to come and go whenever you please. Follow this link if you require directions.

David Mount - 7th July 2010

Battlefields 2010 Update Fully Booked

Visit the tours page for the latest details plus a map of out planned itinerary. If you would like to join us in Belgium and France be quick, there are only a handful of places left and you will not match our price anywhere as all EYFHS excursions are non-profit!

Alan Brigham - 7th July 2010

70th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain

We have improved the Battle of Britain Aircrew database which lists all known aircrew who flew with the Royal Air Force during the Battle of Britain and, as far as we have been able to ascertain, their eventual fate. You can also add your personal memories if you discover someone you recognise.

Alan Brigham - 7th July 2010

Why Join The EYFHS?

Well, apart from the quarterly award-winning journal, apart from the extensive resource and research facilities in Hull and Scarborough, apart from the 4 meetings we hold each month* in Beverley, Bridlington, Hull and Scarborough, apart from the resource-packed members zone on this web site; you will also be helping to preserve our heritage for future generations. The EYFHS are very active in the community and have recently been involved in protecting a WW1 war memorial from possible destruction, guaranteeing the future of an amazing grade 2 listed building and recovering a famous Hull statue from industrial wasteland to a new home on a busy thoroughfare where it can be enjoyed by all. Did I mention the hundreds of publications we have produced for Family Historians? How about the multitude of free help desks we provide right across our region? I guess we could go on and on .... but not without your support.

Members' subscriptions are all that keep us going - that and the work of our many volunteers. There are no paid staff at the EYFHS; not one. For just £12 per year in the UK, or £16 per year overseas, you can help us continue our work and take advantage of our vast experience and resources. Without members, we are nothing. Join in today and we promise you real value for your money.

* No meetings in August or December at some venues. Please see our calendar for details.

EYFHS is a Member of the Federation of Family History Societies and a Registered Charity, Number 519743.