GENUKI/Devon: Devon and Cornwall Record Society

DEVON AND CORNWALL RECORD SOCIETY

HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL PUBLICATIONS AND RESEARCH

The Devon and Cornwall Record Society was founded in 1904 to publish local records and to promote local historical studies and genealogical research. Details are given overleaf of the Society's New Series publications which cover many aspects of the Westcountry's political, social, religious, economic and maritime history. Fully subscribed members receive a free copy of each volume at the time of publication.

Over the years a large collection of source material has accumulated, mainly copies of Devon and Cornwall parish registers which have been transcribed by members and others . They are in bound volumes, mostly in typescript. This well known collection or library, of great value to genealogical studies in the two counties, is kept in the Westcountry Studies Library, Castle Street, Exeter, and is available only to members of the Society. Hours: 9.30-6.00 Mon, Fri; 9.30-7.00 Tues, Thurs; 10.00-5.00 Wed; 9.30-4.00 Sat. Tel: 01392 384216.

Members engaged in genealogical research who cannot come to Exeter personally may employ the services of a professional record searcher. The Society maintains a list of approved searchers, but fees must be arranged directly between the searcher and the client.

From 1 January 2004, UK subscriptions are £16.50 (individual membership), and £20.00 (joint membership and institutional membership). Overseas subscriptions are £21.00 (individual) and £25.00 (institutional). Professional record agents who use the Society's library in the course of their business pay £30.00. Application forms may be obtained from the Hon Secretary, 7 The Close, Exeter EX1 1EZ, or at the Westcountry Studies Library.

Temporary membership, for the use of the library only, is offered for a period of three months on payment of £5.00 at the Westcountry Studies Library.

PUBLICATIONS LIST

The Society's latest publication:
Cornish Wills 1342-1540, ed. Nicholas Orme, 2007

HONORARY PRESIDENT

Professor R.J.P. Kain CBE FBA

HONORARY VICE-PRESIDENTS

The Rt Hon The Earl of Morley JP
Sir Richard Carew Pole Bt DL
Professor F Barlow CBE MA DPhil DLitt FBA FRSL
J F G Michelmore TD MA
Professor Joyce Youings BA PhD FRHistS

HONORARY VICE-PRESIDENTS ON COUNCIL

Professor N I Orme MA DPhil DLitt FSA FRHistS
Mrs M M Rowe BA
Professor I A Roots MA FSA FRHistS
Professor C J Holdsworth MA PhD FSA FRHistS (Chairman)

ORDINARY MEMBERS OF COUNCIL

J M Draisey MA
J C Edwards BA DAA
C L Todd Gray BA PhD FRHistS
Mrs C R Edwards MBE BA FRHistS DAA DL
O J Padel MA MLitt LittD
H Peskett FSA (Scot)
G F Quinn
Professor M J Stoyle BA DPhil
Anita P Travers BA MA PhD
R A Erskine BA (Hon Treasurer)
M Howarth MA DipLib (Hon Librarian)
Vacant (Hon Secretary)
Professor A J Thorpe BA PhD FRHistS (Hon Editor)

ADMINISTRATOR

Mrs E Franceschini MA

Proposals for future volumes will be appreciated. Contact Professor Andrew Thorpe, Hon. Editor, Devon and Cornwall Record Society, 7 The Close, Exeter EX1 1EZ.

Last updated: 9 Feb 2009 - Brian Randell, on behalf of the Society

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