| Formation | 1975 |
|---|---|
| Type | NGO |
| Legal status | Charitable Organization (Education) |
| Purpose | to promote interest in family history, genealogy and heraldry; to foster the spirit of mutual co-operation, by sponsoring projects in these fields |
| Headquarters | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Location |
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| Coordinates | 54°58′34″N1°36′37″W / 54.9761°N 1.6104°W Coordinates: 54°58′34″N1°36′37″W / 54.9761°N 1.6104°W |
Region served | North-East of England |
Official language | English |
Main organ | NDFHS Board of Trustees |
| Affiliations | Federation of Family History Societies |
| Website | http://www.ndfhs.org.uk/ |
Northumberland and Durham Family History Society is a family history society that covers Northumberland, Durham, and Tyne and Wear in the North-East of England.
It was created in 1975, and its aims are to "promote interest in family history amongst its members and the general public.
It produces a quarterly Journal, and has a wide range of publications, parish records in particular, for sale.
It is a member of the Federation of Family History Societies.
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