Cleveland Family History Society

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

09/08/2026

Members, please look at our Members’ Resources page on our website where there are many documents to look at including some new Know Your Parish articles. clevelandfhs.org.uk

Our access PASSWORD for members’ resources has just been updated. Your user name is cfhsmember and the new password is on page 3 of our latest journal number 7.

29/07/2026

THE AIMS OF THE SOCIETY:
To promote the study of genealogy and family history and to educate the public therein by holding meetings, sharing information, encouraging research, giving assistance, and producing publications for the public benefit.

MEMBERSHIP AND JOINING THE SOCIETY: Membership is by payment of an annual
subscription that is due by the 1st of April payable in advance.
Current rates are:
Individual £14 Partners at same address £15 Overseas £20.00 E-journal £10

To join online, paying by debit/credit card, use the GENFAIR link on our website or direct
from www.genfair.co.uk. Membership forms are also available from the Membership
Secretary or can be downloaded from our website.

09/07/2026

Yorkshire Day is celebrated every year on August 1st. This date was chosen to commemorate the Battle of Minden in 1759, in which soldiers from Yorkshire regiments played a significant role, as well as the anniversary of the emancipation of slaves in the British Empire in 1834, a cause championed by Yorkshireman William Wilberforce.

07/07/2026

A date for the diary!

26/06/2026

On Saturday, July 4, four riverside churches set in scenic locations on the banks of the Tees throw their doors open.

11/06/2026

07/06/2026

ORMESBY HALL
🎉 Our biggest FREE ENTRY weekend of the year is back! 🎉
Join us for 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 at Ormesby Hall on 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬 & 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟭 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 as we celebrate the people, businesses, charities, community groups, artists and food producers that make Teesside such a special place to live.
Explore dozens of local stalls, enjoy some music, discover local crafts and products, sample delicious food and drink, and find out more about the amazing organisations working across our area.
Best of all, entry is completely FREE, including access to the house, gardens and café. Whether you're visiting for the first time or returning for another visit, it's the perfect opportunity to enjoy a day out with family and friends.
📍 Ormesby Hall, Middlesbrough
📅 Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 June
🕥 10.30am–5pm (stalls until 4pm)
Come along, support local, and discover some of the very best that Teesside has to offer 💚