Cleveland Family History Society

21/10/2026

Middleton Saint George Local History Group offers a variety of talks throughout the year at the Community Centre. You’re assured of a warm welcome and an interesting take on local history.

16/10/2026

09/10/2026

Teesdale Record Society
Catherine Ryan
Admin
For those who are interested, I have recorded a presentation for the All About That Place series of free talks which are ongoing. My talk will be available from Monday at 1pm (UK time) - Day 6.

The talk is: Unlocking Local History Through the North Riding of Yorkshire Register of Deeds.

There is local Teesdale interest within the talk. Other talks also may be of interest.

This year we’ll be helping you to put your ancestors into the context of both their time and place. We’re widening our definition of ‘place’ and we’ll be helping you to delve into your ancestors’ lives by exploring their ‘place’ in history. Learn about everything from health and medi...

01/10/2026

Our monthly Zoom meeting is at 7.30 pm on Monday 5th Oct. PLEASE NOTE THE TIME AS OUR SPEAKER IS IN AUSTRALIA! Andrew Redfern will talk about Convicts to Australia. If you are a member and not on our list, please contact [email protected].
REMEMBER 7.30 pm !

11/09/2026

We have lots of free resources on our website for you to explore.

But if you want to take full advantage of everything we have on offer, why not become a member?

As a member, you will enjoy the following benefits:

Our packed quarterly Journal
Access to our website Members’ Area with free resources and surname database.
Access to monthly Zoom meetings.
Connect with other members researching the same names as you.
Vast collection of online parish registers, burial database etc
Free simple searches and advice about the area from local experts.

11/09/2026

We have a selection of interesting booklets about ironstone mining in East Cleveland and Skinningrove area. To purchase, go onto our website and click on the link to SHOP.

09/09/2026

County Durham Forum for History & Heritage.
The free Heritage Fayre on Saturday 26 September 2026, 10am-3pm, across the Market Place and The Artist Hub.

02/09/2026

After our amazing summer, our Zoom talks begin again on Monday September 7th at 2.30 pm. Our guest speaker is John Heckels who will take us on a journey round all the wonderful Ray Lonsdale statues. The statues all reflect the history of the north east, Yorkshire and some a bit further afield.
The most famous, seen here is Tommy at Seaham Harbour. Having heard this talk I can recommend it.
Please email [email protected] if you are a member would like to go on our link list.

01/09/2026

Thorpe Thewles History Group is holding the first of this season's talks on Thursday 3rd September.

13/08/2026

Friends of St Cuthbert’s Church, Billingham Green
Heritage Open Day - 19th September from 2pm!
A Teesside Hidden Gem - St Cuthbert's Church, Billingham