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The following work may help you decide if newspapers will contain information you need:  
The following work may help you decide if newspapers will contain information you need:  


*Nicholson, Cregoe D. P. ''The Genealogical Value of Early English Newspapers''. London, England: C.D.P. Nicholson, 1934. (FHL film 1468841 item 7; fiche 6026113.)
*Nicholson, Cregoe D. P. ''The Genealogical Value of Early English Newspapers''. London, England: C.D.P. Nicholson, 1934. (Family History Library film [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=56552&disp=The+genealogical+value+of+early+English+++ 1468841 item 7]; fiche [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=56552&disp=The+genealogical+value+of+early+English+++ 6026113].)


From 1731 to 1864 ''Gentlemen’s Magazine'' published notices of births, deaths, marriages, key promotions, and appointments (FHL book 942 B2g; films 844665–710). These notices have been indexed in:  
From 1731 to 1864 ''Gentlemen’s Magazine'' published notices of births, deaths, marriages, key promotions, and appointments (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=942+B2g 942 B2g]; films [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=46838&disp=The+Gentleman%27s+magazine+..++ 844665–710]). These notices have been indexed in:  


*College of Arms, comp. ''Gentlemen’s Magazine Index.'' Bound unpublished manuscript. N.p., 1958–60. (FHL 942 B2g Index; films 599738–761; fiche 6026701.)
*College of Arms, comp. ''Gentlemen’s Magazine Index.'' Bound unpublished manuscript. N.p., 1958–60. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=50365&disp=Gentleman%27s+magazine+index%20%20&columns=*,0,0 942 B2g] Index; films [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=50365&disp=Gentleman%27s+magazine+index++ 599738–761]; fiche [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=50365&disp=Gentleman%27s+magazine+index++ 6026701].)


''The London Times'' published notices of deaths, marriages, and births of prominent families. Abstracts with semiannual indexes from 1785 to 1933 have been prepared in Abstracts of Birth, Marriage, and Death Announcements, a manuscript on film at the Family History Library, listed in the Place Search of the Family History Library Catalog under:  
''The London Times'' published notices of deaths, marriages, and births of prominent families. Abstracts with semiannual indexes from 1785 to 1933 have been prepared in Abstracts of Birth, Marriage, and Death Announcements, a manuscript on film at the Family History Library, listed in the Place Search of the Family History Library Catalog under:  


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''Its worth bearing in mind that Regional Newspapers may be a much better source for your ancestors than National Newspape''rs&nbsp;&nbsp;(the Gibson Guide listed below is an invaluable resource to track local holdings)


''Its worth bearing in mind that Regional Newspapers may be a much better source for your ancestors than National Newspape''rs&nbsp;&nbsp;(the Gibson Guide listed below is an invaluable resource to track local holdings)
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ENGLAND, LONDON - NEWSPAPERS - INDEXES  
ENGLAND, LONDON - NEWSPAPERS - INDEXES  
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For an index to key topics, events, deaths notices, and obituaries appearing in ''The London Times'' from 1790 to 1901, see:  
For an index to key topics, events, deaths notices, and obituaries appearing in ''The London Times'' from 1790 to 1901, see:  


Palmer, S. ''Palmer’s Index to the Times Newspaper.'' Reprint. Nendeln, Liechtenstein: Kraus Reprint, 1965–1978. (FHL book 942.1/L1 B32pa.)  
Palmer, S. ''Palmer’s Index to the Times Newspaper.'' Reprint. Nendeln, Liechtenstein: Kraus Reprint, 1965–1978. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=800558&disp=Palmer%27s+index+to+the+Times+newspaper+%20%20&columns=*,0,0 942.1/L1 B32pa].)  


Increasingly Digitalisation is&nbsp;opening up access to "trapped data" in newspapers for example :
Increasingly Digitalisation is&nbsp;opening up access to "trapped data" in newspapers for example&nbsp;:  


Thomson-Gale The Times Online for example adds significantly to Palmer's Index
Thomson-Gale The Times Online for example adds significantly to Palmer's Index  


British Library Burney Collection of 18th Newspapers
British Library Burney Collection of 18th Newspapers  


British Library&nbsp;Digitalisation of 19th Century Newspapers  
British Library&nbsp;Digitalisation of 19th Century Newspapers  


The Scotman, The Guardian etc are also available on a Pay for View Basis
The Scotman, The Guardian etc are also available on a Pay for View Basis  
 


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Copies of British newspapers are at many repositories and libraries. The most complete collection is in the Newspaper Library section of the British Library (see the "[[England Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]" section of this outline for the address).  
Copies of British newspapers are at many repositories and libraries. The most complete collection is in the Newspaper Library section of the British Library (see the "[[England Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]" section of this outline for the address).  
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The following work lists holdings by town of publication:  
The following work lists holdings by town of publication:  


''Catalogue of the British Newspaper Library''. Eight Volumes. London, England: British Museum Publications, 1975. (FHL book Q 942 A5cn.)  
''Catalogue of the British Newspaper Library''. Eight Volumes. London, England: British Museum Publications, 1975. (Family History Library book Q 942 A5cn.)  


Other lists of holdings of British newspapers include:  
Other lists of holdings of British newspapers include:  


''Bibliography of British Newspapers''. London, England: The Library Association, 1975–. (FHL book 942 B33b.) This bibliography is an ongoing series. It lists newspapers by county and gives background information on the papers.  
''Bibliography of British Newspapers''. London, England: The Library Association, 1975–. (Family History Library book 942 B33b.) This bibliography is an ongoing series. It lists newspapers by county and gives background information on the papers.  


Crane, R. S., and F. B. Kaye. ''A Census of British Newspapers and Periodicals, 1620–1800''. Second Edition. London, England: Holland Press, 1966. (FHL book 942 B3ce.) This lists holdings at major U.S. libraries.  
Crane, R. S., and F. B. Kaye. ''A Census of British Newspapers and Periodicals, 1620–1800''. Second Edition. London, England: Holland Press, 1966. (Family History Library book 942 B3ce.) This lists holdings at major U.S. libraries.  


Gibson, J. S. W. ''Local Newspapers, 1750–1920''. Revised Edition. Birmingham, England: Federation of Family History Societies Publications, Limited, 1987. (FHL book 942 B33g.) This book lists holdings in English repositories, arranged by county and city.  
Gibson, J. S. W. ''Local Newspapers, 1750–1920''. Revised Edition. Birmingham, England: Federation of Family History Societies Publications, Limited, 1987. (Family History Library book 942 B33g.) This book lists holdings in English repositories, arranged by county and city.  


The Family History Library has a few English newspapers listed in the Place Search of the Family History Library Catalog under:  
The Family History Library has a few English newspapers listed in the Place Search of the Family History Library Catalog under:  
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