Cardiganshire Archives and Libraries

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For a list of archives and libraries on the national level, go to the Wales Archives and Libraries page.

Archives[edit | edit source]

Cardiganshire Record Office
Ceredigion Archives
Old Town Hall
Queen's Rd
Aberystwyth SY23 2EB UK

Telephone: 1970 633697
Email: archives@ceredigion.gov.uk
Website
The Collections
Research Services

Cardiganshire Record Office, referred to as Ceredigion Archives, was established in 1974 and is the Archive of the county previously called Cardiganshire (Sir Aberteifi) but now called Ceredigion.

Libraries[edit | edit source]

Museums[edit | edit source]

Ceredigion Museum (Amgueddfa Ceredigion)
Coliseum
Terrace Road
Aberystwyth SY23 2AQ UK

Telephone: 01970 633088
Email: museum@ceredigion.gov.uk
Website

The museum is home to both permanent and temporary displays that explore Ceredigion’s heritage, culture, and art. The museum is open to everyone; young, old, and everyone in between. As well as being a thriving museum we also have film nights, performances, workshops, a bustling café serving delicious local produce, and a museum shop.

Civil Registration Offices[edit | edit source]

The General Register Office holds a central copy of all birth, marriage, and death registrations in England. These certificates can be ordered from their website (a login is required but it is free to register and search).


Sometimes research might be required to determine where a town or parish was in a former registration district, or even its current district. For a list of the historic and current registration districts and their parishes, see Registration Districts in Cardiganshire.


Sometimes additional help is available from local registrars. For example, proof of death and close family relationship can make more recent records available. Visit or correspond with:

Ceredigion Registration Service