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Family history
Researching your family history has never been more popular or easier to begin.
Family history
Researching your family history has never been more popular or easier to begin. We offer courses, groups and resources that can save you time and help you to avoid common mistakes.
Solihull Heritage and Local Studies is on the first floor of The Core Library.
Solihull Heritage Gateway
Search the Solihull Heritage Gateway to see if your family is mentioned in any of our collections.
Family history courses
We run a series of family history courses designed to kick-start your family research.
Family history groups
If you're already doing research and would like to join an informal group for mutual help and support, there are a number of self-organised groups that meet regularly.
Major resources available
Major resources are available locally to help you trace your family history, even if your ancestors are not from Solihull.
Caribbean family history
You can now research some of your Caribbean ancestors without leaving Solihull, thanks to the efforts of the Solihull & Birmingham Caribbean Family History Group and the Jamaican Family Roots Group.