Gloucestershire Family History & Local History Societies

If you are interested in learning more about the county of Gloucestershire, then these societies will provide a fascinating insight. The local history societies concentrate more on the history of a particular area, its buildings and industries, and seek to collect and preserve records. Family history societies focus on the people who lived in our towns and villages. Most of these local and family history societies hold regular talks and meetings, many open to both members and non-members.

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Cranham Local History Society - Gloucestershire Historical Societies

Gloucestershire Leisure Historical Societies - Cranham Local History Society

The Society holds regular meetings and has a large archive of material relating to Cranham both past and current and may be viewed by appointment. Website contains many interesting facts about the Cranham church, the annual feast and sanatorium - where George Orwell was once a patient. The book "Cranham the History of a Cotswold Village" is available to purchase.