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== National Archives and Libraries == | == National Archives and Libraries == | ||
=== [[Image:National Library of Wales.jpg|thumb|250px | === [[Image:National Library of Wales.jpg|thumb|250px]] National Library of Wales === | ||
The [[National Library of Wales|National Library of Wales]]. This library houses church, nonconformist, court, probate, census, tax, land records, newspapers, maps, photographs, pictures and many private archive and manuscript collections. You must have a reader’s ticket to use the collections. However, the ticket may be obtained as you enter the library or by applying online. You can write to this library at: | The [[National Library of Wales|National Library of Wales]]. This library houses church, nonconformist, court, probate, census, tax, land records, newspapers, maps, photographs, pictures and many private archive and manuscript collections. You must have a reader’s ticket to use the collections. However, the ticket may be obtained as you enter the library or by applying online. You can write to this library at: | ||
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=== The National Archives === | === The National Archives === | ||
The National Archives collects records of the central government, such as parliamentary papers and law courts from 1086 to the present. It is located in England but has many Welsh records. These records can provide you with much information but are best used after you have gathered information elsewhere. You must have a reader’s ticket to use this collection, but you may apply for one when you arrive. You can contact this office at: [[Image:The National Archives, England.jpg|thumb|right | The National Archives collects records of the central government, such as parliamentary papers and law courts from 1086 to the present. It is located in England but has many Welsh records. These records can provide you with much information but are best used after you have gathered information elsewhere. You must have a reader’s ticket to use this collection, but you may apply for one when you arrive. You can contact this office at: [[Image:The National Archives, England.jpg|thumb|right]] | ||
:National Archives<br>Ruskin Avenue, Kew<br>Richmond, Surrey TW9 4DU<br>England <br>Website: [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ National Archives] | :National Archives<br>Ruskin Avenue, Kew<br>Richmond, Surrey TW9 4DU<br>England <br>Website: [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ National Archives] | ||
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*Bevan, Amanda, and Andrea Duncan. ''Tracing Your Ancestors in the Public Record Office.'' 4th. ed. London: ''Her Majesty’s Stationery Office'', 1990. (Family History Library {{FHL|942 A5p|disp=book 942 A5p no. 19;)}} | *Bevan, Amanda, and Andrea Duncan. ''Tracing Your Ancestors in the Public Record Office.'' 4th. ed. London: ''Her Majesty’s Stationery Office'', 1990. (Family History Library {{FHL|942 A5p|disp=book 942 A5p no. 19;)}} | ||
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=== Office for National Statistics === | === Office for National Statistics === | ||
'''The Office for National Statistics''' (formerly known as the General Register Office) is responsible for government birth, marriage, and death certificates from 1 July 1837 to the present for all of Wales. | '''The Office for National Statistics''' (formerly known as the General Register Office) is responsible for government birth, marriage, and death certificates from 1 July 1837 to the present for all of Wales. | ||
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=== The British Library === | === The British Library === | ||
The British Library collects all materials published in England and Wales. It also has a manuscript department. You need a reader’s ticket to use materials in this facility | The British Library collects all materials published in England and Wales. The electoral register collection is extensive. It also has a manuscript department. You need a reader’s ticket to use materials in this facility. You can contact this library at: | ||
:British Library at St. Pancras<br>96 Euston Road<br>London NW1 2DB<br>England <br>Website: [http://www.bl.uk/ British Library] | :British Library at St. Pancras<br>96 Euston Road<br>London NW1 2DB<br>England <br>Website: [http://www.bl.uk/ British Library] | ||