Welcome to AVSFHG

Our aim is to promote the study of family history in East Suffolk in particular and to provide support and help for those wishing to trace their family history outside the area. We cater not only for those who wish to research their local family history but also for those now living in Suffolk whose ancestors were from out of the county.

We meet on the third Monday of each month (no meeting in August) in the United Reformed Church Hall, Chapel Road, Saxmundham, starting at 7:30 pm.

See our Programme Page for details.

Admission is £1.50 for members, £2.50 for visitors. Tea, coffee, and biscuits are included. Visitors are always most welcome.

Experienced family history researchers are at most meetings to offer research advice.

News from the National Archives

The National Archives has produced a podcast entitled "Brickwalls and lost ancestors". Listen to this and similar talks from our National Archives Talks page.

View The June 2013 enewsletter from the National Archives.

To mark the 100th anniversary of the death of suffragette Emily Davison, this month TNA looks at records in its collection that reflect the transformation of women's political and social roles in the twentieth century.

View The May 2013 enewsletter from the National Archives. 

May marks the 70th anniversary of 'Operation Chastise,' better known as the "Dambusters" raids. TNA's online exhibition uses its records to tell the story of this daring raid.

Member of the Federation of Family History Societies 

Page last updated 4 June 2013