North West Kent Family History Society
@nwkfhs.bsky.social
We are one of Kent's and the UK's premier Family History Societies - if you want to find out more why not take a look at our website:
https://www.nwkfhs.org.uk
https://www.nwkfhs.org.uk
If you are not a Society member now is a brilliant time to join - because joining now gives you membership until 31 Dec 2026. It is still only £10 to join.
www.nwkfhs.org.uk/about/member...
www.nwkfhs.org.uk/about/member...
November 15, 2025 at 9:01 AM
If you are not a Society member now is a brilliant time to join - because joining now gives you membership until 31 Dec 2026. It is still only £10 to join.
www.nwkfhs.org.uk/about/member...
www.nwkfhs.org.uk/about/member...
Remembrance Day, a day to remember all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. So take a moment to pause, reflect and honour those who served and continue to serve our country.
We will remember them. Lest we forget #LestWeForget #PoppyDay #RemembranceDay #RemembranceDay2025
We will remember them. Lest we forget #LestWeForget #PoppyDay #RemembranceDay #RemembranceDay2025
November 11, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Remembrance Day, a day to remember all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. So take a moment to pause, reflect and honour those who served and continue to serve our country.
We will remember them. Lest we forget #LestWeForget #PoppyDay #RemembranceDay #RemembranceDay2025
We will remember them. Lest we forget #LestWeForget #PoppyDay #RemembranceDay #RemembranceDay2025
When you go home, tell them of us and say, for your tomorrow, we gave our today.’
‘All Gave Some, Some Gave All - We Will Remember Them”
#RemembranceDay #RemembranceDay2025 #PoppyDay
A day of reflection, remembrance and gratitude
‘All Gave Some, Some Gave All - We Will Remember Them”
#RemembranceDay #RemembranceDay2025 #PoppyDay
A day of reflection, remembrance and gratitude
November 9, 2025 at 10:11 AM
When you go home, tell them of us and say, for your tomorrow, we gave our today.’
‘All Gave Some, Some Gave All - We Will Remember Them”
#RemembranceDay #RemembranceDay2025 #PoppyDay
A day of reflection, remembrance and gratitude
‘All Gave Some, Some Gave All - We Will Remember Them”
#RemembranceDay #RemembranceDay2025 #PoppyDay
A day of reflection, remembrance and gratitude
FindMyPast are offering FREE ACCESS to millions of military records for the weekend of 7-9th November
#NWKFHS #Kent #Genealogy
#NWKFHS #Kent #Genealogy
November 3, 2025 at 9:30 AM
FindMyPast are offering FREE ACCESS to millions of military records for the weekend of 7-9th November
#NWKFHS #Kent #Genealogy
#NWKFHS #Kent #Genealogy
Over two million service records of those who served in the British Army infantry division during the Second World War are now available online via Ancestry and will be freely available to view in the lead-up to Remembrance Day.
October 30, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Over two million service records of those who served in the British Army infantry division during the Second World War are now available online via Ancestry and will be freely available to view in the lead-up to Remembrance Day.
Society members - do you ever need help translating German Documents?
#NWKFHS Member Martin Magdziak has offered help:
If another member has a German root or German hit during research and needs help please get in touch with the society.
#Kent #Genealogy #German
#NWKFHS Member Martin Magdziak has offered help:
If another member has a German root or German hit during research and needs help please get in touch with the society.
#Kent #Genealogy #German
October 17, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Society members - do you ever need help translating German Documents?
#NWKFHS Member Martin Magdziak has offered help:
If another member has a German root or German hit during research and needs help please get in touch with the society.
#Kent #Genealogy #German
#NWKFHS Member Martin Magdziak has offered help:
If another member has a German root or German hit during research and needs help please get in touch with the society.
#Kent #Genealogy #German
The library has recently received a donation of volumes by Lorraine E. Schmidt, documenting her research on the John Henry Henderson and Ann Craggs Silvester families of Gravesend, Milton, and Northfleet.
These works are now available on the shelves for consultation.
#NWKFHS #Kent #Genealogy
These works are now available on the shelves for consultation.
#NWKFHS #Kent #Genealogy
October 15, 2025 at 8:03 AM
The library has recently received a donation of volumes by Lorraine E. Schmidt, documenting her research on the John Henry Henderson and Ann Craggs Silvester families of Gravesend, Milton, and Northfleet.
These works are now available on the shelves for consultation.
#NWKFHS #Kent #Genealogy
These works are now available on the shelves for consultation.
#NWKFHS #Kent #Genealogy
Were any of your World War II ancestors service personnel from Petts Wood (an area formerly in Kent, now a south east London suburb)?
Jennie Randall is gathering information about service personnel from the Army, Navy & RAF from Petts Wood who lost their lives during WW2. Please contact the Society.
Jennie Randall is gathering information about service personnel from the Army, Navy & RAF from Petts Wood who lost their lives during WW2. Please contact the Society.
October 4, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Were any of your World War II ancestors service personnel from Petts Wood (an area formerly in Kent, now a south east London suburb)?
Jennie Randall is gathering information about service personnel from the Army, Navy & RAF from Petts Wood who lost their lives during WW2. Please contact the Society.
Jennie Randall is gathering information about service personnel from the Army, Navy & RAF from Petts Wood who lost their lives during WW2. Please contact the Society.
20 September 10am to 1pm Drop-In at Bexley Central Library
Free Drop-In Family History Session
Join volunteers from the North West Kent Family History Society at the Bexley Local Studies and Archive Centre.
#NWKFHS #Kent #Genealogy
Free Drop-In Family History Session
Join volunteers from the North West Kent Family History Society at the Bexley Local Studies and Archive Centre.
#NWKFHS #Kent #Genealogy
September 18, 2025 at 8:03 AM
20 September 10am to 1pm Drop-In at Bexley Central Library
Free Drop-In Family History Session
Join volunteers from the North West Kent Family History Society at the Bexley Local Studies and Archive Centre.
#NWKFHS #Kent #Genealogy
Free Drop-In Family History Session
Join volunteers from the North West Kent Family History Society at the Bexley Local Studies and Archive Centre.
#NWKFHS #Kent #Genealogy
September's Zoom Talk: Posted in the Past with speaker Helen Baggott
Thursday 11 September 7.30pm
Based on the books Posted in the Past and Posted in the Past – Second Delivery, this illustrated talk reveals the true stories behind postcards sent in the early years of the 20th century.
#NWKFHS
Thursday 11 September 7.30pm
Based on the books Posted in the Past and Posted in the Past – Second Delivery, this illustrated talk reveals the true stories behind postcards sent in the early years of the 20th century.
#NWKFHS
September 6, 2025 at 8:03 AM
September's Zoom Talk: Posted in the Past with speaker Helen Baggott
Thursday 11 September 7.30pm
Based on the books Posted in the Past and Posted in the Past – Second Delivery, this illustrated talk reveals the true stories behind postcards sent in the early years of the 20th century.
#NWKFHS
Thursday 11 September 7.30pm
Based on the books Posted in the Past and Posted in the Past – Second Delivery, this illustrated talk reveals the true stories behind postcards sent in the early years of the 20th century.
#NWKFHS
Next Enews – Members Submissions Welcome
The next enews will be sent out on 1 September. If you have any items you'd like included, please send them to me as soon as possible, and no later than 28 August. Simply reply to this post
#NWKFHS #Kent #Genealogy
The next enews will be sent out on 1 September. If you have any items you'd like included, please send them to me as soon as possible, and no later than 28 August. Simply reply to this post
#NWKFHS #Kent #Genealogy
August 24, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Next Enews – Members Submissions Welcome
The next enews will be sent out on 1 September. If you have any items you'd like included, please send them to me as soon as possible, and no later than 28 August. Simply reply to this post
#NWKFHS #Kent #Genealogy
The next enews will be sent out on 1 September. If you have any items you'd like included, please send them to me as soon as possible, and no later than 28 August. Simply reply to this post
#NWKFHS #Kent #Genealogy
Society Library – Wednesday Open Days
The Society Library is usually open every Wednesday for members to carry out their own research, enjoy a cuppa, socialise, and take part in workshops and discussion groups held at the library. Our team of volunteers is also on hand to offer help.
#NWKFHS
The Society Library is usually open every Wednesday for members to carry out their own research, enjoy a cuppa, socialise, and take part in workshops and discussion groups held at the library. Our team of volunteers is also on hand to offer help.
#NWKFHS
August 20, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Society Library – Wednesday Open Days
The Society Library is usually open every Wednesday for members to carry out their own research, enjoy a cuppa, socialise, and take part in workshops and discussion groups held at the library. Our team of volunteers is also on hand to offer help.
#NWKFHS
The Society Library is usually open every Wednesday for members to carry out their own research, enjoy a cuppa, socialise, and take part in workshops and discussion groups held at the library. Our team of volunteers is also on hand to offer help.
#NWKFHS
HOW CAN YOU HELP YOUR RESEARCH…
You can help yourself by contacting:-
People who know the area where you live or where your ancestors lived i.e. join a family history society or a Local History Society.
People who study trades and occupations i.e. Brickmakers.
Join the #NWKFHS
You can help yourself by contacting:-
People who know the area where you live or where your ancestors lived i.e. join a family history society or a Local History Society.
People who study trades and occupations i.e. Brickmakers.
Join the #NWKFHS
August 14, 2025 at 8:03 AM
HOW CAN YOU HELP YOUR RESEARCH…
You can help yourself by contacting:-
People who know the area where you live or where your ancestors lived i.e. join a family history society or a Local History Society.
People who study trades and occupations i.e. Brickmakers.
Join the #NWKFHS
You can help yourself by contacting:-
People who know the area where you live or where your ancestors lived i.e. join a family history society or a Local History Society.
People who study trades and occupations i.e. Brickmakers.
Join the #NWKFHS
Member Peter COCKER asks:
I would be pleased to hear from anybody who has an interest in the Cocker family or associated families, as I am collating a family history and any information they can provide would be greatly appreciated.
Please get in touch and I will pass on your details
#NWKFHS
I would be pleased to hear from anybody who has an interest in the Cocker family or associated families, as I am collating a family history and any information they can provide would be greatly appreciated.
Please get in touch and I will pass on your details
#NWKFHS
August 8, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Member Peter COCKER asks:
I would be pleased to hear from anybody who has an interest in the Cocker family or associated families, as I am collating a family history and any information they can provide would be greatly appreciated.
Please get in touch and I will pass on your details
#NWKFHS
I would be pleased to hear from anybody who has an interest in the Cocker family or associated families, as I am collating a family history and any information they can provide would be greatly appreciated.
Please get in touch and I will pass on your details
#NWKFHS
Robert CHURCHWARD Papers
A large binder containing a comprehensive history of Robert Churchward, born about 1807, who died in Bromley in 1887, has recently been donated to the Society.
There are Dartford, Woolwich and Orpington connections.
Please get in touch if this might be your family.
#NWKFHS
A large binder containing a comprehensive history of Robert Churchward, born about 1807, who died in Bromley in 1887, has recently been donated to the Society.
There are Dartford, Woolwich and Orpington connections.
Please get in touch if this might be your family.
#NWKFHS
August 4, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Robert CHURCHWARD Papers
A large binder containing a comprehensive history of Robert Churchward, born about 1807, who died in Bromley in 1887, has recently been donated to the Society.
There are Dartford, Woolwich and Orpington connections.
Please get in touch if this might be your family.
#NWKFHS
A large binder containing a comprehensive history of Robert Churchward, born about 1807, who died in Bromley in 1887, has recently been donated to the Society.
There are Dartford, Woolwich and Orpington connections.
Please get in touch if this might be your family.
#NWKFHS
Quarterly Journals
Members, keep an eye on your letterbox the June edition of the Society Journal should be with you now. This issue features intriguing contributions, including 'Travels With My Family History Research', 'Passed Down the Generations' and 'A Bromley Stray in Herefordshire'.
#NWKFHS
Members, keep an eye on your letterbox the June edition of the Society Journal should be with you now. This issue features intriguing contributions, including 'Travels With My Family History Research', 'Passed Down the Generations' and 'A Bromley Stray in Herefordshire'.
#NWKFHS
July 27, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Quarterly Journals
Members, keep an eye on your letterbox the June edition of the Society Journal should be with you now. This issue features intriguing contributions, including 'Travels With My Family History Research', 'Passed Down the Generations' and 'A Bromley Stray in Herefordshire'.
#NWKFHS
Members, keep an eye on your letterbox the June edition of the Society Journal should be with you now. This issue features intriguing contributions, including 'Travels With My Family History Research', 'Passed Down the Generations' and 'A Bromley Stray in Herefordshire'.
#NWKFHS
Society Library – Wednesday Open Days
The Society Library is usually open every Wednesday for members to carry out their own research, enjoy a cuppa, socialise, and take part in workshops and discussion groups held at the library. Our team of volunteers is also on hand to offer help.
#NWKFHS
The Society Library is usually open every Wednesday for members to carry out their own research, enjoy a cuppa, socialise, and take part in workshops and discussion groups held at the library. Our team of volunteers is also on hand to offer help.
#NWKFHS
July 16, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Society Library – Wednesday Open Days
The Society Library is usually open every Wednesday for members to carry out their own research, enjoy a cuppa, socialise, and take part in workshops and discussion groups held at the library. Our team of volunteers is also on hand to offer help.
#NWKFHS
The Society Library is usually open every Wednesday for members to carry out their own research, enjoy a cuppa, socialise, and take part in workshops and discussion groups held at the library. Our team of volunteers is also on hand to offer help.
#NWKFHS
A request for local knowledge from a Canadian researcher about Martin O'Connor who is the subject of a book he is writing. In 1729, O'Connor helped found a Lodge of Freemasons of England at Tunbridge Wells. Please get in touch if you can help.
#NWKFHS
#NWKFHS
June 23, 2025 at 8:03 AM
A request for local knowledge from a Canadian researcher about Martin O'Connor who is the subject of a book he is writing. In 1729, O'Connor helped found a Lodge of Freemasons of England at Tunbridge Wells. Please get in touch if you can help.
#NWKFHS
#NWKFHS
Got a Family History story to share? Then why not get in touch by writing to the Editor via the contact button on the Society website www.nwkfhs.org.uk/contact . Please start your message 'For the Journal Editor'.
All Contributions welcome.
#NWKFHS #Kent #Genealogy
All Contributions welcome.
#NWKFHS #Kent #Genealogy
June 20, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Got a Family History story to share? Then why not get in touch by writing to the Editor via the contact button on the Society website www.nwkfhs.org.uk/contact . Please start your message 'For the Journal Editor'.
All Contributions welcome.
#NWKFHS #Kent #Genealogy
All Contributions welcome.
#NWKFHS #Kent #Genealogy
A request for local assistance - visit from an Australian family historian to explore Deptford in July.
"I will be in Greenwich from 23rd - 27th. My great grandparents were Thomas Jones and Esther Ann Keeys.
If you know the Deptford area well please contact the society.
#NWKFHS #Kent
"I will be in Greenwich from 23rd - 27th. My great grandparents were Thomas Jones and Esther Ann Keeys.
If you know the Deptford area well please contact the society.
#NWKFHS #Kent
June 20, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Otford Palace Tower, have an open next weekend on Sat 21st and Sunday 22nd from 1130-1600. The local history society has an exhibition to celebrate its 75th anniversary.
#Kent #Genealogy #NWKFHS
#Kent #Genealogy #NWKFHS
June 16, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Otford Palace Tower, have an open next weekend on Sat 21st and Sunday 22nd from 1130-1600. The local history society has an exhibition to celebrate its 75th anniversary.
#Kent #Genealogy #NWKFHS
#Kent #Genealogy #NWKFHS
The #NWKFHS Quarterly Journal is always packed full of interesting reader submitted stories, in the latest edition we hear from member David Turner and Victor Nutt as they share childhood stories about inherited books.
#Kent #Genealogy
#Kent #Genealogy
June 13, 2025 at 9:40 AM
The #NWKFHS Quarterly Journal is always packed full of interesting reader submitted stories, in the latest edition we hear from member David Turner and Victor Nutt as they share childhood stories about inherited books.
#Kent #Genealogy
#Kent #Genealogy
The #NWKFHS Quarterly Journal is always packed full of interesting reader submitted stories, in the latest edition we get to follow member Sandra Randal on her family history travels
#Kent #Genealogy
#Kent #Genealogy
June 12, 2025 at 9:40 AM
The #NWKFHS Quarterly Journal is always packed full of interesting reader submitted stories, in the latest edition we get to follow member Sandra Randal on her family history travels
#Kent #Genealogy
#Kent #Genealogy
STOP PRESS: Change of Speaker at Dartford venue on Saturday 7 June
Unfortunately, our scheduled speaker is unwell. However, we're pleased to announce that David Cufley has kindly agreed to step in at short notice to deliver a talk on Trade and Occupation Sources.
#NWKFHS #Kent #Genealogy
Unfortunately, our scheduled speaker is unwell. However, we're pleased to announce that David Cufley has kindly agreed to step in at short notice to deliver a talk on Trade and Occupation Sources.
#NWKFHS #Kent #Genealogy
June 5, 2025 at 11:50 AM
STOP PRESS: Change of Speaker at Dartford venue on Saturday 7 June
Unfortunately, our scheduled speaker is unwell. However, we're pleased to announce that David Cufley has kindly agreed to step in at short notice to deliver a talk on Trade and Occupation Sources.
#NWKFHS #Kent #Genealogy
Unfortunately, our scheduled speaker is unwell. However, we're pleased to announce that David Cufley has kindly agreed to step in at short notice to deliver a talk on Trade and Occupation Sources.
#NWKFHS #Kent #Genealogy
Can you help run our Society? We urgently need to fill a number of volunteer roles within the Society including a Chair, further details can be found on what’s involved below. Please feel free to contact the Society if you are able to help in any way #NWKFHS
June 1, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Can you help run our Society? We urgently need to fill a number of volunteer roles within the Society including a Chair, further details can be found on what’s involved below. Please feel free to contact the Society if you are able to help in any way #NWKFHS