Doncaster & District Family History Society
@doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social
D&DFHS is run by volunteers. Object is to advance public education in family history in Doncaster.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them. Thank you for the sacrifice you gave, we will never forget. #rememberanceday
November 9, 2025 at 10:33 AM
At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them. Thank you for the sacrifice you gave, we will never forget. #rememberanceday
This is our new edition of the Winter Ancestor. #familyhistory #genealogy
November 7, 2025 at 2:29 PM
This is our new edition of the Winter Ancestor. #familyhistory #genealogy
Dates for diary December, Help Desk Days:
1st December Conisbrough Library 10.00am - 12.00 noon
8th December Armthorpe Library 10.00am - 1.45pm
1st December Conisbrough Library 10.00am - 12.00 noon
8th December Armthorpe Library 10.00am - 1.45pm
October 8, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Dates for diary December, Help Desk Days:
1st December Conisbrough Library 10.00am - 12.00 noon
8th December Armthorpe Library 10.00am - 1.45pm
1st December Conisbrough Library 10.00am - 12.00 noon
8th December Armthorpe Library 10.00am - 1.45pm
1. Dates for Diary November Help Desk Days & Members Meeting:
3rd November Conisbrough Library 10.00am - 12.00 noon
10th November Armthorpe Library 10.00am - 1.45pm
18th November Archives 10.00am -2.00pm
26th November Sprotbrough Library 10.00am -2.00pm
3rd November Conisbrough Library 10.00am - 12.00 noon
10th November Armthorpe Library 10.00am - 1.45pm
18th November Archives 10.00am -2.00pm
26th November Sprotbrough Library 10.00am -2.00pm
October 8, 2025 at 3:41 PM
1. Dates for Diary November Help Desk Days & Members Meeting:
3rd November Conisbrough Library 10.00am - 12.00 noon
10th November Armthorpe Library 10.00am - 1.45pm
18th November Archives 10.00am -2.00pm
26th November Sprotbrough Library 10.00am -2.00pm
3rd November Conisbrough Library 10.00am - 12.00 noon
10th November Armthorpe Library 10.00am - 1.45pm
18th November Archives 10.00am -2.00pm
26th November Sprotbrough Library 10.00am -2.00pm
Dates for Diary October Help Desk Day and Monthly Meeting:
!3th October Armthorpe Library 10.00 - 1.45pm
21st October Archives 10.00am 2.00pm
22nd October Sprotbrough Library 10.00am -2.00pm
29th October Members Meeting The Last Goodbyes, Ian Walker
!3th October Armthorpe Library 10.00 - 1.45pm
21st October Archives 10.00am 2.00pm
22nd October Sprotbrough Library 10.00am -2.00pm
29th October Members Meeting The Last Goodbyes, Ian Walker
October 8, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Dates for Diary October Help Desk Day and Monthly Meeting:
!3th October Armthorpe Library 10.00 - 1.45pm
21st October Archives 10.00am 2.00pm
22nd October Sprotbrough Library 10.00am -2.00pm
29th October Members Meeting The Last Goodbyes, Ian Walker
!3th October Armthorpe Library 10.00 - 1.45pm
21st October Archives 10.00am 2.00pm
22nd October Sprotbrough Library 10.00am -2.00pm
29th October Members Meeting The Last Goodbyes, Ian Walker
2. Volunteers from the society will be on hand to help and advise you. Please remember your library card. It is open to anyone and it is free so do come along and bring a friend. #genealogy #familyhistory
October 7, 2025 at 9:56 AM
2. Volunteers from the society will be on hand to help and advise you. Please remember your library card. It is open to anyone and it is free so do come along and bring a friend. #genealogy #familyhistory
1. Our Next Help Desk Day is on Monday 13th October 10.00am - 1.45pm at Armthorpe Library. You will be able to access Find My Past and Ancestry websites for free plus the 1921 census for free. #familyhistory #genealogy
October 7, 2025 at 9:56 AM
1. Our Next Help Desk Day is on Monday 13th October 10.00am - 1.45pm at Armthorpe Library. You will be able to access Find My Past and Ancestry websites for free plus the 1921 census for free. #familyhistory #genealogy
2. Pamela became a Wren with the Women's Royal Naval Service, H.M.S. Nile. Service Number: 35289. She died at the 64th General Hospital in Alexandria from disease on 12th February 1944 aged 20. Her remains were buried at the Alexandria Hadra War Cemetery, Egypt. #WW2 #WRNS
October 6, 2025 at 1:06 PM
4. On 22nd February 1944 Jack was killed aged 28, during the fighting in Anzio, Italy. He is buried at Beach Head War Cemetery, Anzio. #WW2 #denabywarmemorial
October 5, 2025 at 9:53 AM
4. On 22nd February 1944 Jack was killed aged 28, during the fighting in Anzio, Italy. He is buried at Beach Head War Cemetery, Anzio. #WW2 #denabywarmemorial
2. In 1921 Jack lived with his family at 32 Doncaster Road, Denaby. In 1939 Jack was a Colliery Hewer and lived at 32 Doncaster Road. #WW2 #denabywarmemorial
October 5, 2025 at 9:53 AM
2. In 1921 Jack lived with his family at 32 Doncaster Road, Denaby. In 1939 Jack was a Colliery Hewer and lived at 32 Doncaster Road. #WW2 #denabywarmemorial
3. Regimental No. 41710. Rank Private. He was killed in action on 28th June 1918, France, aged 18. He is buried at Aval Wood Military Cemetery, France. #doncasterplantworks #WW1
October 3, 2025 at 11:40 AM
3. Regimental No. 41710. Rank Private. He was killed in action on 28th June 1918, France, aged 18. He is buried at Aval Wood Military Cemetery, France. #doncasterplantworks #WW1
2. In 1911 He was living with his grandparents at 12 Kelham Street, Doncaster
Leslie joined the Doncaster Plant Works on 11th January 1913 as a Messenger. He then joined the East Yorkshire Regiment, 11th Battalion. #WW1 #doncasterplant
Leslie joined the Doncaster Plant Works on 11th January 1913 as a Messenger. He then joined the East Yorkshire Regiment, 11th Battalion. #WW1 #doncasterplant
October 3, 2025 at 11:40 AM
2. In 1911 He was living with his grandparents at 12 Kelham Street, Doncaster
Leslie joined the Doncaster Plant Works on 11th January 1913 as a Messenger. He then joined the East Yorkshire Regiment, 11th Battalion. #WW1 #doncasterplant
Leslie joined the Doncaster Plant Works on 11th January 1913 as a Messenger. He then joined the East Yorkshire Regiment, 11th Battalion. #WW1 #doncasterplant
2. Volunteers from the society will be on hand to help and advise you. Please remember your library card. It is open to anyone and it is free so do come along and bring a friend. #genealogy #familyhistory
September 29, 2025 at 10:36 AM
2. Volunteers from the society will be on hand to help and advise you. Please remember your library card. It is open to anyone and it is free so do come along and bring a friend. #genealogy #familyhistory
1. Our Next Help Desk Day is on Monday 6th October 10.00am - 12.00pm at Conisbrough Library. You will be able to access Find My Past and Ancestry websites for free plus the 1921 census for free. #familyhistory #genealogy
September 29, 2025 at 10:36 AM
1. Our Next Help Desk Day is on Monday 6th October 10.00am - 12.00pm at Conisbrough Library. You will be able to access Find My Past and Ancestry websites for free plus the 1921 census for free. #familyhistory #genealogy
1. Our Next Help Desk Day is on Wednesday 24th September 10.00am - 2.00pm at Sprotbrough Library. You will be able to access Find My Past and Ancestry websites for free plus the 1921 census for free. #familyhistory #genealogy
September 15, 2025 at 11:54 AM
1. Our Next Help Desk Day is on Wednesday 24th September 10.00am - 2.00pm at Sprotbrough Library. You will be able to access Find My Past and Ancestry websites for free plus the 1921 census for free. #familyhistory #genealogy
Today we commemorate the 85th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain when the Royal Air Force bravely defended the United Kingdom. #RAF #battleofbritain
September 15, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Today we commemorate the 85th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain when the Royal Air Force bravely defended the United Kingdom. #RAF #battleofbritain
2. In 1939 Gertrude was a Probationer Nurse at Leicester Royal Infirmary.
Gertrude joined the Queen’s Alexandra’s Imperial Military Nursing Service (QAIMNS). Rank Sister. Service No. 270856. Secondary Unit, Regiment, 96 General Hospital, Royal Medical Corps. #WW2 #QAIMNS
Gertrude joined the Queen’s Alexandra’s Imperial Military Nursing Service (QAIMNS). Rank Sister. Service No. 270856. Secondary Unit, Regiment, 96 General Hospital, Royal Medical Corps. #WW2 #QAIMNS
September 14, 2025 at 9:46 AM
3. Drafted on 1st August 1915. Joined Nelson Battalion on 20th August 1915, Rank: Able Seaman. Service No. Zt/4398.
He was killed in action on 23rd April 1917, France aged 19. Burial Arras Memorial, France. #WW1 #doncasterplant
He was killed in action on 23rd April 1917, France aged 19. Burial Arras Memorial, France. #WW1 #doncasterplant
September 13, 2025 at 10:16 AM
3. Drafted on 1st August 1915. Joined Nelson Battalion on 20th August 1915, Rank: Able Seaman. Service No. Zt/4398.
He was killed in action on 23rd April 1917, France aged 19. Burial Arras Memorial, France. #WW1 #doncasterplant
He was killed in action on 23rd April 1917, France aged 19. Burial Arras Memorial, France. #WW1 #doncasterplant
2. In 1911 Walter Edwards aged 13 lived with his family at 3 Newborns Yard, Baxter Gate, Doncaster, Yorkshire.
On 24th February 1912 he started work at the Doncaster Plant as a Turner. He left the Plant and enlisted on 6th May 1915 with the Royal Navy. #WW1 #doncasterplantworks
On 24th February 1912 he started work at the Doncaster Plant as a Turner. He left the Plant and enlisted on 6th May 1915 with the Royal Navy. #WW1 #doncasterplantworks
September 13, 2025 at 10:16 AM
2. In 1911 Walter Edwards aged 13 lived with his family at 3 Newborns Yard, Baxter Gate, Doncaster, Yorkshire.
On 24th February 1912 he started work at the Doncaster Plant as a Turner. He left the Plant and enlisted on 6th May 1915 with the Royal Navy. #WW1 #doncasterplantworks
On 24th February 1912 he started work at the Doncaster Plant as a Turner. He left the Plant and enlisted on 6th May 1915 with the Royal Navy. #WW1 #doncasterplantworks
1. Continuing the series of men who worked at The Doncaster "Plant" and served in the military:
Walter Edwards was born in 1897, Chelsea, London. He was the son of William Henry Edwards and Kate Hurd. In 1901 the family were living in Mexborough, Yorkshire. #WW1 #doncasterplantworks
Walter Edwards was born in 1897, Chelsea, London. He was the son of William Henry Edwards and Kate Hurd. In 1901 the family were living in Mexborough, Yorkshire. #WW1 #doncasterplantworks
September 13, 2025 at 10:16 AM
1. Continuing the series of men who worked at The Doncaster "Plant" and served in the military:
Walter Edwards was born in 1897, Chelsea, London. He was the son of William Henry Edwards and Kate Hurd. In 1901 the family were living in Mexborough, Yorkshire. #WW1 #doncasterplantworks
Walter Edwards was born in 1897, Chelsea, London. He was the son of William Henry Edwards and Kate Hurd. In 1901 the family were living in Mexborough, Yorkshire. #WW1 #doncasterplantworks
4. Private Alfred Leonard Jeffries is remembered at the National Memorial Arboretum, Staffordshire. #WW1 #shotatdawn
September 12, 2025 at 1:51 PM
4. Private Alfred Leonard Jeffries is remembered at the National Memorial Arboretum, Staffordshire. #WW1 #shotatdawn