Leicestershire & Rutland Family History Society

Leicestershire & Rutland Family History Society The Society began in life in 1974 as the Leicester Family History Circle and celebrated its Golden Jubilee in 2024. Interested in joining ?

Check out our website lrfhs.org.uk for more information, including membership details. The society is run by a group of Trustees who are elected annually by members at the A.G.M. They serve on the Executive Committee and are required to undertake specific duties. Any member can apply for nomination to the Executive Committee. With the present membership of 1100+ the LRFHS has the capacity to offer a wide range of services and activities to assist family history historians and researchers.

Ancestors from Lutterworth ?Here are a few photos from earlier today, including a glimpse of the recently restored cloc...
07/08/2026

Ancestors from Lutterworth ?
Here are a few photos from earlier today, including a glimpse of the recently restored clock and an early gravestone (1829).

A very interesting account, especially for anyone who was not aware of Joseph Merrick’s early life in Leicester.
04/08/2026

A very interesting account, especially for anyone who was not aware of Joseph Merrick’s early life in Leicester.

Interested to hear of any ancestral links with St. George’s….
01/08/2026

Interested to hear of any ancestral links with St. George’s….

We have had a query re this pump which, about 40 years ago, was on New Street, Leicester. Does anyone know when it was r...
31/07/2026

We have had a query re this pump which, about 40 years ago, was on New Street, Leicester. Does anyone know when it was removed or where it went ?

Thanks.

Can anyone help with more information about this medal and its recipient ?M W Harper Sergt. 811 R M AFor long service an...
30/07/2026

Can anyone help with more information about this medal and its recipient ?

M W Harper Sergt. 811 R M A
For long service and good conduct

Victoria Regina

Thanks

Shocked to hear the news about the fire overnight at St. Andrew’s…….such an important part of Leicester’s history.
29/07/2026

Shocked to hear the news about the fire overnight at St. Andrew’s…….such an important part of Leicester’s history.

We look forward to welcoming you ! Our Research Centre is open Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10am-3pm. All welc...
29/07/2026

We look forward to welcoming you !
Our Research Centre is open Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10am-3pm. All welcome, no need to book. Help provided, if needed, from our friendly volunteers. Small £3 charge for non members.

Not sure where to begin?

Start by talking to family members.

Gather old photographs.

Look for certificates.

Write down names and dates.

Then let your local family history society help you discover the rest.

You can fill in our My Family Tree Booklet to help you and we can send you a download. Just email [email protected] for a copy.

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46, Humberstone Gate
Leicester
LE13PJ

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Wednesday 10:30am - 3pm
Thursday 10:30am - 3pm
Friday 10:30am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 12:30pm

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