BFHS Research Centre

Bedfordshire Family History Society’s research centre is located at the Community Voluntary Service offices at 43 Bromham Road, Bedford. MK40 2AA.

Resources

An extensive library that will appeal to family and social historians.

Parish Register transcripts for all historic parishes in Bedfordshire
Monumental Inscriptions.

Free internet access to genealogical resources including The Genealogist, Microfiche collection including The International Genealogical Index, 1881 Census and Telephone Directories

Facilities

The research centre is located on the first floor of the CVS building and can be accessed by a lift.

Kitchen and toilet facilities are available. The kitchen may be used for preparing drinks during your visit.

Opening Hours

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Our research centre is open to members and non-members by appointment only.
We will be open at the following times:

Wednesday:      9:30am to 12:30pm
Saturday:           9:30am to 12:30pm

In addition we will be opening on some Monday and Tuesday mornings between 9:30 and 12:30. Please check the Research Centre calendar below for details.

How To Book a Visit

Please use our Research Centre Calendar on this web page to see details of available appointment times and use the links provided to request and appointment

Alternative times may be available subject to the availability of volunteers to staff the research centre. Please email Research.Centre@bfhs.org.uk for enquiries.

Our research centre is located in the Community Voluntary Service office based on the crossroads of Bromham Road, Greyfriars and Union Street.
There is limited parking in the CVS car park at the rear of the building in Trevor Street.
Alternative parking is available nearby at:

• Greyfriars Surface Carpark
• Allhallows Multi-Storey Car Park (4 hours free parking)