Welcome to the Family History Society of Cheshire (FHSC)

We are THE experts in Cheshire Ancestry - Grow your family tree with us!

FHSC has welcomed individuals who are eager to explore their roots since 1969, which makes us the oldest county-based family history society in the UK. Whether you're just beginning your family history journey or you're an experienced researcher, FHSC is here to guide, support, and inspire you every step of the way.

Click HERE to see a map of where we are located and what is in that location.

Read more: FHSC - Who Are We?

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Eastgate Clock Chester
W. Bulach, CC BY-SA 4.0
Freight Train at Manley
Ben Brooksbank
Whitegate Thatched Cottage
Michael Ely
Lovell Telescope
Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net)., CC BY-SA 4.0
Cholmondeley Castle
Pam Fray, CC BY-SA 2.0
Little Moreton Hall
Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net)., CC BY-SA 4.0
Acton St Marys
Brian Deegan, CC BY-SA 2.0
Silver Jubilee Bridge Runcorn
Dgp4004, CC BY-SA 2.0
Farndon Bridge
Joopercoopers, CC BY-SA 3.0
The Road to Weston
Sylvia Mitford
Macclesfield
Peter McDermott, CC BY-SA 2.0
Clarence Mill Bollington
Roger Kidd
Bridgewater Canal
John Fielding, CC BY-SA 2.0
Malpas Cemetery
Richard Webb, CC BY-SA 2.0
Lyme Park
Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net)., CC BY-SA 4.0
The time is in Cheshire
Upcoming Events
Sep
08
Research Centre Open Research Centre Open
Crewe Research Centre
Crewe Research Centre
Price: Free
Sep
08
CANCELLED - Polish Heritage Penley – funded by the National Heritage Lottery Fund CANCELLED - Polish Heritage Penley – funded by the National Heritage Lottery Fund
Crewe & Nantwich Group
Wishing Well, Jubilee House
Price: FHSC Members Β£2, non-members Β£3
Sep
09
Joint Windows PC Users/MAC users Discussion Group Joint Windows PC Users/MAC users Discussion Group
FHSC Discussion Groups
Zoom
Price: FHSC members only
Sep
09
Cheshire Historic Houses Cheshire Historic Houses
Sale Group
Sale Group
Price: All welcome, entrance charges apply
Sep
14
Research Centre Open Research Centre Open
Crewe Research Centre
Crewe Research Centre
Price: Free
Sep
14
The Buildings of Richard Harding Watt by Stephen Smith. The Buildings of Richard Harding Watt by Stephen Smith.
Northwich Group
Price: All welcome, admission fee Β£2.00, which includes refreshments
Sep
15
Research Centre Open Research Centre Open
Crewe Research Centre
Crewe Research Centre
Price: Free
Sep
15
Monthly Meeting Monthly Meeting
Congleton Group
Congleton Group
Price: Free
Sep
16
FHSC Seminars: β€˜A strange thing happened on the way to the Police Station’. An A-Z of funny stories and anecdotes with Martin Gaffney FHSC Seminars: β€˜A strange thing happened on the way to the Police Station’. An A-Z of funny stories and anecdotes with Martin Gaffney
FHSC Seminars
Zoom
Price: Β£5.00
Sep
17
Family Historian Family Historian
FHSC Discussion Groups
Zoom
Price: Free
Sep
21
Research Centre Open Research Centre Open
Crewe Research Centre
Crewe Research Centre
Price: Free
Sep
21
Annual Review Annual Review
Alsager Group
Alsager Group
Price: Free
Sep
22
Research Centre Open Research Centre Open
Crewe Research Centre
Crewe Research Centre
Price: Free
Sep
23
Zooming in on Family History Zooming in on Family History
FHSC Discussion Groups
Zoom
Price: Free