Groups

Here you can see a list of community history groups and organisations in South Yorkshire. Please add details of your own organisation.

Todwick Historical Society
Meetings at 7.30pm on the second Tuesday of every month for members of the village who are interested in discussing and collecting documents regarding the local heritage of the area. We have created some online resources to help public understanding of our history.
Totley History Group
Collecting and disseminating stories, photographs and information about the history of Totley and its people.We are always interested in welcoming new members who can come and just listen or get involved with projects if they wish.
Treeton Local History Group
Treeton Local History Group meets on the evening of the last Thursday of each month. Meetings take place at the Reading Room on Front Street, Treeton, beginning at 7:30 p.m. and are open to everyone.
Wadsley and Loxley Commoners
The Wadsley and Loxley Commoners is an organisation formed to protect and enhance the area known as Loxley and Wadsley Commons.
Wath Community History Group
WCHG was established in 1979 to generate an interest in the history of Wath Upon Dearne and its locality. To that end we have met quarterly since 1979, typically featuring an illustrated presentation with a clear emphasis on Wath.
Wessex Archaeology
Wessex Archaeology is the market leader in the provision of quality archaeological and heritage services, delivered from a UK wide network of offices. Established for over 35 years Wessex offers an unrivalled range of services above ground, below ground and underwater. We work in partnership with planners, designers, developers and property managers to deliver practical solutions.
Whiston Heritage Society
Whiston is a picturesque village located in South Yorkshire, close to the town Rotherham. It has a number of listed buildings; several of which have a history associated with them. The most significant of these is the Manorial Barn - the only such building of its kind in the north of England. In addition, there are a number of pleasant walks around the village; and many public houses, which provide traditional refreshment.
Woodsetts Local History Group
To promote the advancement of education of the public in all aspects of the history of Woodsetts, South Yorkshire in particular but not exclusively by the provision of publications, meetings, exhibitions, lectures and such other means as the trustees think fit, including undertaking research, recording and (whenever possible) publishing the history of the area, its people and life style from its earliest times to the present day. Monthly evening meetings at St George’s Church.
Worsbrough Local History Society
A group with interested in Worsbrough history and the surrounding area. Projects have included the publication of books to raise money for local restoration projects.
Yorkshire Main Commemorative & Heritage Trust
An organisation set up to commemorate Yorkshire Main Colliery in Edlington. The Colliery closed in 1985.
Yorkshire Vernacular Buildings Study Group
A voluntary body which studies the vernacular buildings of Yorkshire in detail, and uses documentary and oral evidence from a variety of sources,to build up a picture of the different styles of local architecture.