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Online Records
- 1538-1990 England, Cumberland Parish Registers, 1538-1990 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1594-1815 Durham Diocese, Calendar Of Marriage Bonds & Allegations 1594-1815 at Findmypast ($)
- 1639-1919 Durham Diocese Bishops Transcripts at Findmypast ($) Images
- 1668-1762 - Diocese of Carlisle, Marriage Licence/Bonds. 3 vols. FS Library Books 942 K29c v. 1-3.
- Joiner's Marriage Index (£) - 32 Cumberland parishes; Coverage.[1]
- Cumberland Baptisms at Findmypast - index & images ($)
- Cumberland Marriages at Findmypast - index & images ($)
- Cumberland Burials at Findmypast - index & images ($)
Archives
The Archive Service cares for parish registers, other church records, wills, electoral registers, maps and plans, poor law records, title deeds, and photographs. The archives of many families, businesses, local authorities, solicitors, societies and schools also help form a fascinating record of all aspects of life in the county. [2]
Carlisle (Cumberland) Archive and Local Studies Centre
Lady Gillford's House
Petteril Bank Rd
Carlisle, Cumbria CA1 3AJ UK
Telephone: 01228 227 284
Email:carlisle.archives@cumbria.gov.uk
Website
- Original documents from the twelfth century to the present day, relating to the part of the historic county of Cumberland which is north of the River Derwent
- The areas around Carlisle, Keswick, Penrith and Maryport are amongst those for which material is available.
- These include:
- Church of England Parishes
- Nonconformist Churches
- Diocese of Carlisle
- Dean and Chapter of Carlisle Cathedral[3]
Whitehaven Archive and Local Studies Centre
Scotch St.
Whitehaven, Cumbria CA28 7NL UK
Telephone: 01946 506 420
Email:whitehaven.archives@cumbria.gov.uk
Website
- Original historical documents dating from the twelfth century to the present day relating to the area of West Cumbria bounded by the River Derwent in the North and the River Duddon in the South.
- The areas around Workington, Cockermouth, and Whitehaven are amongst those for which material is available.
- These include:
- Church of England Parishes
- Nonconformist Churches [4]
References
- ↑ 'Coverage of the Joiner Marriage Index', The Joiner Marriage Index, accessed 1 September 2013.
- ↑ "Cumbria Archive Service - Archive Centres", Cumbria County Council, https://www.cumbria.gov.uk/archives/archivecentres/default.asp, accessed 11 February 2023.
- ↑ "Sources available at this archive centre", Carlisle Archive Centre, https://www.cumbria.gov.uk/archives/archivecentres/cac.asp, accessed 12 February 2023.
- ↑ "Sources available at this archive centre", Whitehaven Archive Centre, https://www.cumbria.gov.uk/archives/archivecentres/whalsc.asp, accessed 12 February 2023.