2025 Family History Day - Wilton
Wiltshire Family History Society - Family History Day at Wilton June 20th
The Book of Trades Volumes 1, 2 and 3 price reduction
Ever wondered what an occupation mentioned on a census means?
Our publications The Book of Trades Volumes 1, 2 and 3 are now only £1 each, reduced from £3 each.
The Trades covered in each volume are listed below.
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The Books of Trades
Volume 1 - Woolcomber, spinner, waterman, basket maker, hat maker, jeweller, bricklayer, carpenter, cooper, stonemason, sawyer, smith, shipwright, mariner, currier, apothecary, baker, straw hat maker, soap boiler, plumber, dyer, potter, type- founder, coach-maker, tallow chandler, gardener, hairdresser, comb maker, lace maker, milliner, feather-worker, gold beater.
Volume 2 - Paviour, turner, brush maker, taylor, shoemaker, trunkmaker, wheelwright, iron founder, copperplate printer, painter, engraver, statuary, brewer, cutler, merchant, brick maker, rope maker, weaver, stocking weaver, carpet weaver, ladies dress maker, pin maker, needle maker, wire drawer, paper-maker, printer, bookbinder, calico printer, tinplate worker, brazier, button maker, cabinet maker, sadler, glass blower, cork cutter, watchmaker.
Volume 3 - Attorney, bleacher, bookseller, chemist & druggist, confectioner, distiller, gun maker, linen draper, looking-glass maker, machinist, musical instrument maker, optician, pewterer, tanner.
April 2025 Journal
The April 2025 journal is now on-line and is available to members, who should log on and select Journals through the Members' Area. 
January
Family History Federation - Really useful Bulletin No 55
Coach Trip RAF Museum Cosford - May
Malvern Show 2025
WFHS had a successful day at the Family History Show at Malvern Showground on 15 March - plenty of people who stopped to talk and others whose queries on Wiltshire ancestors we sought to answer - and some interesting family histories revealed! You'll also find us at the Really Useful Family History Show at Bournemouth on 29 March - come and say hello!
2025 Virtual Branch Meetings
The 2025 Virtual Branch meetings have now been arranged.
If you want to download a copy click here or on the poster below
