Explore Frome's Local & Family History
Welcome to Frome Research, a free resource for everyone who would like to find out more about the history of Frome, its people and its surroundings – a wealth of information for local and family historians.
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Become part of Frome’s historic research community by joining our History Hub, a free online space where anyone can register their interest in the history of Frome and exchange ideas and work in progress.
LIBRARY
Hundreds of informative articles on local family, architectural and social history. Discover families and individuals who made their mark on Frome, historic buildings that tell Frome’s story, and how people lived and worked here over the generations.
ARCHIVE
Over 200 files, some very extensive, transcribed from original sources by Frome Society researchers and local historians. Places, people, property, society, church records and more. Compiled and formerly hosted by David Smart.
HISTORY HUB
Frome’s community of local history enthusiasts welcomes new members and subscription is free. Register your own areas of interest, contact others working on similar topics, find collaborators, post your work in progress, ask and answer questions.