For those with Coventry ancestors and for genealogy enthusiasts living in the area
Whether you are living in Coventry or further afield, welcome to our society website.
There's lots to see explore
We are a lively society dedicated to family history, please take time to explore the resources we make available online.
Come to our meetings
We meet at The Old Coventrians Rugby Football Club on the second Monday of every month.
About CFHS
Find out more about Coventry Family History Society and what we do.
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Explore Our Records
We have an archive of Coventry records and photos for you to view.
Join us
Membership gives you access to more digital records as well as meetings and help from experts.
Our Shop
We have a store of books, and Local Record Sets to Download which you can buy.
Read the Latest News
May 2026 Meeting
The next meeting is on 11th May at The Old Coventrians Rugby Football Club. The speaker is Steve Gill Talk Title: Is AI a help or hindrance to Family History
Programme of Meetings for 2026
The speakers for the first four meetings (January to April) have been finalised. The speakers and the titles of the talks are shown in the meetings list. The meetings will
Coventry Archives
We have recently updated our information on Coventry Archives. They have extensive family history resources, including a pamphlet collection, newspapers and news cuttings, maps and electoral registers which makes them
Family History Federation Bookshop
We recommend that members visit the FHF bookshop where there is on sale a large variety of genealogical books, guides, data sets, photographs and also publications that are not available