Welcome to South West Lancashire ...

... the home of the Ormskirk and District Family History Society

The area we cover is green on the diagram right and includes Aughton, Bickerstaffe, Burscough, Downholland, Halsall, Hesketh with Becconsall, Lathom, Lydiate, Maghull, Melling, Ormskirk, Rufford, Scarisbrick, Simonswood, Skelmersdale and Tarleton.  Many local places were first named by Vikings.

We meet on the fourth Wednesday of each month (excluding December when there is no meeting) at the Guide HQ, Moorgate, Ormskirk at 8.00pm with various speakers and topics (see the meetings page for future meeting details). Free to members.  Non-members are very welcome; we request a donation of £1 from visitors.

Our Research Library is now located at the Scout Hall, Wigan Road, Ormskirk please see the 'Library' link which has a map of the area, showing the locations of both the Guide HQ and Scout Hall.

To join the Society please use the links on the right to go to the Membership page.

You can email us on secretary -[at]- odfhs.email, (change the " -[at]- " to @ in the email).

For queries other than about our Society can Members quote their Membership Number, otherwise a donation would be greatly appreciated.

We publish three journals a year, and we have items for sale to aid research - something for everyone! What can start out as a curiosity can end up as a rewarding hobby!

If you are new to family history, click on the "Getting Started" link on the right for ideas on how to extend your research.