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As the Doncaster Archives building is due to close in the near future, the Palgrave Research Centre, which is situated in the building, will close for the last time on Wednesday 19 June 2019 at 3.30pm.

Our new temporary research room, will open on Monday 24 June 2019 on the 2nd floor of the Doncaster Central Library, adjacent to the Local Studies Library.

Opening times and contact telephone number, for bookings, will be posted on the Society's website and Facebook as soon as they have been confirmed.

The Society is pleased to announce, as from Friday 31 May 2019, there will be no charges to enter the Palgrave Research Centre.

We anticipate an increase in the number of visitors and it is essential that you pre-book, tel no. 01302 311930.

The Doncaster Ancestor Summer 2019 edition is now available in the members area of the website.

Articles include the following:

The Doncaster and District Family History Society (D&DFHS) was saddened to hear that the Rotherham Family History Society (RFHS) ceased to exist after 31 March 2019.

RFHS have passed their assets to the D&DFHS and consequently the D&DFHS would like to offer 1 year’s FREE membership to those members of RFHS as at 31 March 2019. The offer to close 30 June 2019.

Please forward a completed Society application form(RHFS) to the Membership Secretary.

Any member of RFHS, who is also a member of D&FHS will need to complete a Society application form(RHFS). If they have already paid their D&DFHS subscription, a refund will be made.

Download Society application form(RHFS)

Information about joining the Society can be found on the Membership page.

The latest Parish Records CD and Download is as follows:

Revised: Hatfield St Lawrence Parish Records

• Baptisms 1567 to 1939
• Burials 1567 to 1943
• Marriages 1566 to 1940

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