Family History

Birth and death document

Join us for some expert help to navigate the world of genealogy and family history.

Find out how to search and find details of relatives and uncover your history on our specialist Family History Courses.

In our Computer room you will have free access to Ancestry.com and also to the UK Newspaper archive. Your tutor will support you to use those websites, interpret census records, parish registers and birth, death and marriage certificates.

Once you get going you’ll find the process is quite addictive!

Courses 2025/26

Bristol Adult Learning Courses 2025/26 - PREVIEW ONLY

You can LOOK but you can’t BOOK! Booking for 2025/25 courses will open on Tuesday 8 July at 9:30am but you can browse the new courses in advance.

Discovering your Family History made easy (SFH1)

Description: Gain a deeper understanding of the most used family history resources, and the use of correct research techniques. Topics covered: how to use online genealogical search websites in a professional way; how to interpret correctly census records, parish registers, birth, marriage and death certificates

Tutor: Rosemary Caldicott Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 24 Sep 2025 (Autumn) Times: Wed 18:30-20:30 Duration: 10 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £165 (Concession: £100)

Intensive Family History Research Seminar (SFH5)

Description: This focused afternoon session is for experienced family historians facing research challenges. Leave with renewed confidence, practical solutions, and new ideas to overcome obstacles and progress in your family history journey.

Tutor: Rosemary Caldicott Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 11 Oct 2025 (Autumn) Times: Sat 12:00-16:00 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £34 (Concession: £21)

Intensive Family History Research Seminar (SFH4)

Description: This focused afternoon session is for experienced family historians facing research challenges. Leave with renewed confidence, practical solutions, and new ideas to overcome obstacles and progress in your family history journey.

Tutor: Rosemary Caldicott Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 11 Nov 2025 (Autumn) Times: Tue 13:00-17:00 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £34 (Concession: £21)

Discovering your Family History made easy (SFH2)

Description: Gain a deeper understanding of the most used family history resources, and the use of correct research techniques. Topics covered: how to use online genealogical search websites in a professional way; how to interpret correctly census records, parish registers, birth, marriage and death certificates

Tutor: Rosemary Caldicott Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 14 Jan 2026 (Spring) Times: Wed 18:30-20:30 Duration: 10 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £165 (Concession: £100)

Discovering your Family History made easy (SFH3)

Description: Gain a deeper understanding of the most used family history resources, and the use of correct research techniques. Topics covered: how to use online genealogical search websites in a professional way; how to interpret correctly census records, parish registers, birth, marriage and death certificates

Tutor: Rosemary Caldicott Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 22 Apr 2026 (Summer) Times: Wed 18:30-20:30 Duration: 10 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £165 (Concession: £100)

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