An unidentified woman's body was found near Thirsk, North Yorkshire, in 1981.

North Yorkshire police are hoping that family history researchers could help them unlock this cold case mystery.

Police revisiting a cold case investigation into a woman’s mysterious death more than 40 years ago have taken the unusual step of calling on help from amateur genealogists. 

Investigators believe gaps in people’s family tree could give them fresh leads that could finally unlock the secrets of the case.

The unidentified woman’s body was found decomposed in undergrowth near Sutton Bank, near Thirsk in North Yorkshire, in 1981.

However, police believe she died in 1979. While there are theories that foul play was involved, there has never been enough evidence to officially categorise it as homicide.

For more information on the case click on the following link https://www.family-tree.co.uk/news/police-seek-help-of-family-history-researchers-with-cold-case

The Cheshire Roll Of Honour

More Than a Name 

The Cheshire Roll Of Honour was originally started to remember all those who lost their lives in the Great War of 1914-1918 who came from the county of Cheshire England. The roll was extended to also remember the men and women who lost their lives in the 1939-1945 world war (WW2). It was decided that along with remembering the ones who never came back, it should also contain those who did. The Cheshire Roll Of Honour NOW also includes the Boer war and all conflicts since 1945.

You can not only read a soldiers profile but also locate where they are buried or commemorated around the world. By putting their stories together and whenever possible a face to a name, keeps the memory of those who gave all, so we could live in freedom today and in the minds of the future generations.

No other county has a Roll of Honour such as this as it covers all conflicts from the Boer War to the present day. 

• 22,633 People listed under WW1
• 7,154 From WW2
• 14 From the Boer War
• Other conflicts 28
• 932 Civilians
• In total 30,761 are listed in The Cheshire Roll Of Honour

Link to website - https://www.cheshireroll.co.uk/

Follow on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cheshireRemembers/ or Twitter https://twitter.com/cheshire1418

The website is now collecting the names of men who fought and returned home so if you can add to the information with any of you own family then please get in touch with Stephen Benson via the Contact form 

History For Ukraine is like Live Aid for history lovers.

A stellar line-up of leading historians and genealogists from all over the world, and over 24 hours, they’ll be live-streaming their talks for your entertainment.

There’s no charge to watch, and throughout the live stream, you'll be inviting you to donate to the JustGiving page, with all funds being passed to the DEC Ukrainian Humanitarian Appeal.

See the press release below and keep your eyes on the website for more information http://historyforukraine.co/

The Manchester and Lancashire Family History Society - History in the City Fair

To be held in the Performance Space at Manchester Central Library

Saturday, 26th March. 

The Fair will be open to the public from 10.00 a.m. until 4.00 p.m.  

FHSC will be there 

For those not familiar with Manchester or the Central Library then the maps below show the library in the general area and also of the interior indicating where the exhibition will take place.

Volunteer Open Day - March 12th from 1pm 

If you’re interested in volunteering at the farm please take a look at the roles in the poster below and join us on 12th March at our open day.

Email eleanor.edwards@cheshireeast.gov.uk if you’d like to attend/for more information

OR contact our very own Dave Thomas on  - Dave as many of you will know is a volunteer teamsman at the farm.