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Contact the repository you plan to visit several weeks in advance to obtain a reader’s ticket, to reserve a seat or a microfilm reader, and to learn about hours, services, and fees.  

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===National Library of Wales===

National Library of Wales:<br>Aberystwyth<br>Ceredigion<br> SY23 3BU<br>Wales

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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:<br>  

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:National Archives<br>Ruskin Avenue, Kew<br>Richmond, Surrey TW9 4DU<br>England <br>Website: [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ National Archives]

*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;)}}

Most newspapers have archival records that can be accessed.  Unfortunately Wales no longer has a National Newspaper. However there are many local and regional newspapers, as well as on line newspapers.  The following websites provide lists of Local and Regional Newspapers that can be a rich source of archival information:

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'''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. See [[Wales Civil Registration]] for more details.  

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:British Library at St. Pancras<br>96 Euston Road<br>London NW1 2DB<br>England <br>Website: [http://www.bl.uk/ British Library]

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:

This organization houses the Manorial Documents Register (see [[Wales Court Records]]) and the National Register of Archives (NRA). The Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts has been working to inventory records that are in archives and private collections. The commission’s finding aid, the National Register of Archives (NRA) at http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/, includes over 191,000 lists of manuscript collections and close to 5,000 finding aids and annual reports from various repositories. These lists are indexed. Searches can be made in these indexes via the Internet. The Family History Library has some of the published indexes. These indexes are divided into three sections by person, business, and organization. Look in the Author/Title Search of the FamilySearch Catalog under "Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts." Also check the Locality Search under:  

:'''Historical Manuscripts Commission'''<br>The National Archives<br>Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 4DU<br>England <br>

Website: [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sector/our-archives-sector-role/historical-manuscripts-commission/ Historical Manuscripts Commission]

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Books listing addresses for the county records offices are:  

*Mortimer, Ian, ed. ''Record Repositories in Great Britain''. 10th ed. Kew, Surrey: PRO Publications, 1997. (Family History Library {{FHL|942 J54r|disp=British 942 J54r 1997}})

Public libraries collect many published sources such as local histories, city directories, maps, newspapers, family histories, and parish registers. Some also have manuscript collections. Academic libraries house family papers, estate records, and other historical and genealogical material. You can contact the following academic libraries at:  

For addresses of public libraries and other university libraries, see the publication British Archives listed in "Special Archives".

Family and local history societies collect and write histories of the people and places within their area of interest. Some of these societies have libraries.  

Addresses of some sources are listed in the following books:  

*Pinhorn, Malcolm. Historical, ''Archaeological and Kindred Societies in the United Kingdom''&nbsp;: ''A List''. Isle of Wight: Pinhorns, 1986. (Family History Library {{FHL|265369|title-id|disp=book 942 C4h 1986}};) An update to this book was published in 1995.

City, occupational, and ecclesiastical archives also hold family history information. Holdings and services vary widely. Addresses for libraries and archives can be found in:  

*Foster, Janet, and Julia Sheppard, British Archives: ''A Guide to Archive Resources in the United Kingdom.'' 3rd ed. New York: Stockton Press, 1995. (Family History Library {{FHL|942 J54f |disp=book 942 J54f 1995}}.)

*[http://evwat.co.uk Ebbw Vale Works Archive Trust], Unit 15 Cwm Draw Industrial Estate, Newtown, Ebbw Vale NP23 5AE Telephone: 01495 350941 Email: ev_works_at@btinternet.com The reading room is open twice a week with guide on hand to help with questions.

*[http://specialcollections.le.ac.uk/cdm/ University of Leicester Special Collections Online]

Most archives have publications that describe their collections and how to use them. If possible, study these guides before you visit or use the records so you can use your time more effectively. Many published inventories, guides, catalogs, and directories for archives and libraries are listed in the FamilySearch Catalog under:  

;'''GREAT BRITAIN - ARCHIVES AND LIBRARIES'''

*[http://www.llgc.org.uk/ National Library of Wales]

*[https://archiveswales.wordpress.com/ Archives Wales (Archifau Cymru)]

*[https://customer.powys.gov.uk/article/1870/Find-archives--local-records Powys Archives], Llandrindod

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