avon local history & archaeology
Stoke Gifford
ALHA (Avon Local History & Archaeology) is an umbrella group, aiming to
encourage and coordinate activities of the various local history, archaeological
and heritage groups that lie within the Avon area. Our area is the former County
of Avon, now the council areas of Bath & North-East Somerset, Bristol, North
Somerset and South Gloucestershire in the West of England. There are some eighty
societies in ALHA, with a collective membership of about 10,000. Some are
region-wide but with special interests like the Bristol & Avon Family History
Society; while many are parish- or district-based. They are listed on our Groups
page. We also have links with local institutions, such as Record Offices,
Libraries, Museums and Universities. We are managed by an elected Executive
Committee meeting once a quarter, and operate through a small number of
voluntary officers. Membership of ALHA is open to both groups or other
institutions, and to individuals. Group members receive a free copy of the
Speakers List and all members receive a copy of the Newsletter. Subscriptions
are low, and details can be found here: ALHA Membership We have a comprehensive
listing of our local groups for you to explore all in one place, whether your
interest is Archaeological, Local History, Family History, Museums,
Conservation, Education & Activities or more Specialised Interests
