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''[[England]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[England_Archives_and_Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]'' | ''[[England]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[England_Archives_and_Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]'' | ||
[[Image:Archives and Libraries.jpg|thumb|right|214x165px]]Archives collect and preserve original documents of organizations, such as churches or governments. Libraries generally collect published sources such as books, maps, and microfilm. This section describes England’s major repositories of genealogical and historical records and sources. | [[Image:Archives and Libraries.jpg|thumb|right|214x165px|Archives and Libraries.jpg]]Archives collect and preserve original documents of organizations, such as churches or governments. Libraries generally collect published sources such as books, maps, and microfilm. This section describes England’s major repositories of genealogical and historical records and sources. | ||
If you plan to visit one of these repositories, check well in advance on their website for details about the collection, hours they are open, services, fees, and whether you need to book in advance. You should also find out if you need a “reader’s ticket” (a paper indicating you are a responsible researcher) and details of how to obtain one. | If you plan to visit one of these repositories, check well in advance on their website for details about the collection, hours they are open, services, fees, and whether you need to book in advance. You should also find out if you need a “reader’s ticket” (a paper indicating you are a responsible researcher) and details of how to obtain one. | ||
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The following repositories house materials about England. These are very helpful. | The following repositories house materials about England. These are very helpful. | ||
'''The National Archives''' | '''The National Archives''' [[Image:The National Archives, England.jpg|thumb|right|The National Archives, England.jpg]] {{main|The National Archives}} The National Archives collects records of the central government and law courts from 1086 to the present. These records provide a wealth of information for the family researcher but are best used after you have gathered information elsewhere. Many of the most popular resources are online or on microfilm, and are on open access. You do not need a reader’s ticket to use these collections, but you will need one to view original documents. The staff does not do research but will usually do brief searches if you supply enough information. You can write to this office at the following address: | ||
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The National Archives collects records of the central government and law courts from 1086 to the present. These records provide a wealth of information for the family researcher but are best used after you have gathered information elsewhere. Many of the most popular resources are online or on microfilm, and are on open access. You do not need a reader’s ticket to use these collections, but you will need one to view original documents. The staff does not do research but will usually do brief searches if you supply enough information. You can write to this office at the following address: | |||
The National Archives<br>Kew, Richmond<br>Surrey | The National Archives<br>Kew, Richmond<br>Surrey TW9 4DU<br>England<br>[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ www.nationalarchives.gov.uk] | ||
For a detailed list of the records housed in The National Archives, see the online [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/ Catalogue]: | For a detailed list of the records housed in The National Archives, see the online [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/ Catalogue]: | ||
Great Britain. The National Archives. "Kew Lists." Microfiche edition. Norwich, England: HMSO Books, 1988. It does not list records held at Chancery Lane before the two offices were combined. There are 3,542 microfiche and a manuscript introduction. (Family History Library book {{FHL|494631|title-id|disp=942 A3gp}}.) | Great Britain. The National Archives. "Kew Lists." Microfiche edition. Norwich, England: HMSO Books, 1988. It does not list records held at Chancery Lane before the two offices were combined. There are 3,542 microfiche and a manuscript introduction. (Family History Library book {{FHL|494631|title-id|disp=942 A3gp}}.) | ||
For other helpful guides to The National Archives, see: | For other helpful guides to The National Archives, see: | ||
* Bevan, Amanda, ''Tracing Your Ancestors in The National Archives''. 7th edition. London: TNA, 2006. (Family History Library book {{FHL|1050668|title-id|disp=942 A5p no. 19}} 2002, BYU Family History Library book '''CS 410.7 .B482 2006'''.) | *Bevan, Amanda, ''Tracing Your Ancestors in The National Archives''. 7th edition. London: TNA, 2006. (Family History Library book {{FHL|1050668|title-id|disp=942 A5p no. 19}} 2002, BYU Family History Library book '''CS 410.7 .B482 2006'''.) | ||
Information is also accessible through [http://www.genuki.org.uk/ GENUKI]. | Information is also accessible through [http://www.genuki.org.uk/ GENUKI]. | ||
For information about how to order a document from the National Archives, see their online | For information about how to order a document from the National Archives, see their online | ||
*[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/recordcopying/ order instructions]. | |||
'''General Register Office''' | <br> '''General Register Office''' {{main|General Register Office for England and Wales}} | ||
{{main|General Register Office for England and Wales}} | |||
The [http://www.gro.gov.uk/ General Register Office] (part of the Identity and Passport Service) houses government birth, marriage, and death certificates from 1 July 1837 to the present for all of England and Wales. Copies may be obtained either online or by post from the General Register Office or from the local register office where the event was registered. See [[England Civil Registration]] for address details. | The [http://www.gro.gov.uk/ General Register Office] (part of the Identity and Passport Service) houses government birth, marriage, and death certificates from 1 July 1837 to the present for all of England and Wales. Copies may be obtained either online or by post from the General Register Office or from the local register office where the event was registered. See [[England Civil Registration]] for address details. | ||
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British Library at St. Pancras<br>96 Euston Road<br>London NW1 2DB<br>England<br> [http://www.bl.uk www.bl.uk] | British Library at St. Pancras<br>96 Euston Road<br>London NW1 2DB<br>England<br> [http://www.bl.uk www.bl.uk] | ||
British Library Newspapers<br>Colindale Avenue,<br>London NW9 5HE<br>England<br> | British Library Newspapers<br>Colindale Avenue,<br>London NW9 5HE<br>England<br> [http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk] | ||
[http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk] | |||
'''Guildhall Library.''' | '''Guildhall Library.''' | ||
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Guildhall Library<br>Aldermanbury<br>London EC2P 2EJ<br>England | Guildhall Library<br>Aldermanbury<br>London EC2P 2EJ<br>England | ||
* [http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/Corporation/LGNL_Services/Leisure_and_culture/Libraries/City_of_London_libraries/guildhall_lib.htm Guildhall Library] | *[http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/Corporation/LGNL_Services/Leisure_and_culture/Libraries/City_of_London_libraries/guildhall_lib.htm Guildhall Library] | ||
The Guildhall Library also has [[British Merchant Marine|Lloyd's Marine Collection]] and London city parish registers. | The Guildhall Library also has [[British Merchant Marine|Lloyd's Marine Collection]] and London city parish registers. | ||
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Many of the records described by the commission have changed hands since being examined. For information about the present location of records surveyed by the commission see: | Many of the records described by the commission have changed hands since being examined. For information about the present location of records surveyed by the commission see: | ||
* The Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts. Guides to Sources for British History based on the National Register of Archives. ''Guide To The Location Of Collections Described in the Reports and Calendars Series 1870-1980''. London: Her Majesty’s Stationery Office. 1982. (Family History Library book {{FHL|20593|title-id|disp=942 H25gs vol.3}}; computer number 0204994, BYU Family History Library book '''DA 30 .X1 G84'''.) | *The Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts. Guides to Sources for British History based on the National Register of Archives. ''Guide To The Location Of Collections Described in the Reports and Calendars Series 1870-1980''. London: Her Majesty’s Stationery Office. 1982. (Family History Library book {{FHL|20593|title-id|disp=942 H25gs vol.3}}; computer number 0204994, BYU Family History Library book '''DA 30 .X1 G84'''.) | ||
Information is also accessible through the [http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/Archives.html GENUKI Web site]. | Information is also accessible through the [http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/Archives.html GENUKI Web site]. | ||
== County Record Offices == | == County Record Offices == | ||
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*''Record Repositories in Great Britain: A Geographical Guide''. 10th ed. London: Her Majesty’s Stationery Office, 1997. (Family History Library book {{FHL|970173|title-id|disp=942 J54r}} 1999; computer number 0638954.) This gives street and mailing addresses of the repositories, along with their telephone numbers, e-mail addresses, and Internet sites. | *''Record Repositories in Great Britain: A Geographical Guide''. 10th ed. London: Her Majesty’s Stationery Office, 1997. (Family History Library book {{FHL|970173|title-id|disp=942 J54r}} 1999; computer number 0638954.) This gives street and mailing addresses of the repositories, along with their telephone numbers, e-mail addresses, and Internet sites. | ||
<br> | '''A wiki article describing an online collection is found at:''' | ||
[https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/England,_Northumberland,_Miscellaneous_Records_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records) England, Northumberland, Miscellaneous Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)] | |||
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== Public Libraries == | == Public Libraries == | ||
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== Local History Societies == | == Local History Societies == | ||
Local history society librarians collect and write histories of the people and places in their area. Addresses of local history societies are in the following books: | Local history society librarians collect and write histories of the people and places in their area. Addresses of local history societies are in the following books: | ||
* Henderson, S.P.A., and A.J.W. Henderson,ed. ''Directory of British Associations & Associations in Ireland''. 13th ed. Beckenham, Kent: CBD Research Ltd., 1996. (Family History Library book {{FHL|802139|title-id|disp=942 E4hd}}; computer number 0054630.) | *Henderson, S.P.A., and A.J.W. Henderson,ed. ''Directory of British Associations & Associations in Ireland''. 13th ed. Beckenham, Kent: CBD Research Ltd., 1996. (Family History Library book {{FHL|802139|title-id|disp=942 E4hd}}; computer number 0054630.) | ||
* Pinhorn, Malcolm. ''Historical, Archaeological and Kindred Societies in the United Kingdom: A List''. Isle of Wight: Pinhorns, 1986. (Family History Library book {{FHL|265369|title-id|disp=942 C4h}} 1986; computer number 0370075.) An update to this book was published in 1995. | *Pinhorn, Malcolm. ''Historical, Archaeological and Kindred Societies in the United Kingdom: A List''. Isle of Wight: Pinhorns, 1986. (Family History Library book {{FHL|265369|title-id|disp=942 C4h}} 1986; computer number 0370075.) An update to this book was published in 1995. | ||
{{further|England_Societies#Local_History_Societies{{!}}England Societies (Local History Societies)}} | {{further|England_Societies#Local_History_Societies{{!}}England Societies (Local History Societies)}} | ||
== Special Archives == | == Special Archives == | ||
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== Inventories, Registers, Catalogs == | == Inventories, Registers, Catalogs == | ||
Most archives have publications that describe their collections and how to use them. Some are online. Others are in print. If possible, study these guides before you visit or use the records so you can use your time more effectively. You can find the Web site of an archive in the [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archon/ Archon Directory].<br> | Most archives have publications that describe their collections and how to use them. Some are online. Others are in print. If possible, study these guides before you visit or use the records so you can use your time more effectively. You can find the Web site of an archive in the [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archon/ Archon Directory].<br> | ||
==== National Inventory of Documentary Source in the United Kingdom and Ireland ==== | ==== National Inventory of Documentary Source in the United Kingdom and Ireland ==== | ||
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ENGLAND, [COUNTY], [CITY] - ARCHIVES AND LIBRARIES | ENGLAND, [COUNTY], [CITY] - ARCHIVES AND LIBRARIES | ||
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== Information on the Internet == | == Information on the Internet == | ||
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{{Place|England}} {{England Archives and Libraries}} | {{Place|England}} {{England Archives and Libraries}} | ||
{{featured article}} | {{featured article}} | ||
[[Category:England|Archives and Libraries]] | [[Category:England|Archives and Libraries]] | ||