A FACHRS subscription is valid for one year (12 months) beginning 1st February and ending on 31st January of the following calendar year. If you join the Family & Community Historical Research Society part way through a year you will receive the back issues of the Society’s Journal “Family & Community History” and back issues of the Society’s Newsletter.

Benefits to Members

  • Annual Conference
  • Major Research Projects
  • Annual Research Projects
  • Academic Journal
  • Newsletter
  • E-Bulletin
  • Website with Members’ Only section
  • Internet Shop
  • Access to over 1800 DA301 Project Reports
  • Access the Dictionary of Occupational Terms
  • A quality book review team
  • Publisher discounts

Academic Journal

Every member is entitled to receive our academic, peer-reviewed Journal Family and Community History published three times a year. This contains a variety of papers submitted by academics and society members. These are sourced by the Journal editor and all are peer-reviewed before being accepted for publication.

Members also have full access to all the past volumes of the journal via the Taylor and Francis website where you will also find a complete list of published articles.

Style Guide for contributions to the Journal

Newsletter

As a member you receive a regular newsletter. Apart from news and updates this contains articles written by members about their research. One article each year is chosen to receive the Paul Newton-Taylor award. You would be welcome to contribute.

Each issue also features a number of relevant book reviews from our team of dedicated reviewers.

sample newsletter can be downloaded by clicking on the image to the side.

e-bulletin

One of our most popular member benefits is the regular e-News bulletin that is sent via e-mail to members in the months between Newsletters to keep you totally up-to-date with all our activities and events.

Membership Options

I think you will find that the membership package is superb value for money and worth every penny. The rates are as follows:

Individual

Family (2 people at 1 address)

Student

£21.00

£25.00

£15.00

Payment

You can pay by sterling cheque, by Standing order, via a bank transfer, or by credit/debit card using the shop.

New Members. please download and complete the application form.