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[[Image: | [[Image:Archives and Libraries.jpg|thumb|right|230x165px]]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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[[Image:The National Archives, England.jpg|thumb|right]] '''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: | [[Image:The National Archives, England.jpg|thumb|right]] '''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: | ||
The National Archives<br>Kew<br>Richmond, | The National Archives<br>Kew<br>Richmond, Surrey TW9 4DU<br>England <br>[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ The National Archives] | ||
Surrey TW9 4DU<br>England <br>[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ The National Archives] | |||
For a detailed list of the records housed in The National Archives, see the online catalogue [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/ Catalogue]: | For a detailed list of the records housed in The National Archives, see the online catalogue [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/ Catalogue]: | ||
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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 [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/recordcopying/ order instructions].<br> | For information about how to order a document from the National Archives, see their online [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/recordcopying/ order instructions].<br> | ||
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'''General Register Office''' | '''General Register Office''' | ||
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[http://www.bl.uk British Library] | [http://www.bl.uk British Library] | ||
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> | ||
'''Guildhall Library.''' | '''Guildhall Library.''' | ||
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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 [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=20593&disp=Guide+to+the+location+of+collections%20%20&columns=*,0,0 942 H25gs vol.3]; computer number 0204994.) | 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 [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=20593&disp=Guide+to+the+location+of+collections%20%20&columns=*,0,0 942 H25gs vol.3]; computer number 0204994.) | ||
Information is also accessible through the [http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/Archives.html GENUKI Web site].<br> | Information is also accessible through the [http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/Archives.html GENUKI Web site].<br> | ||
== County Record Offices == | == County Record Offices == | ||
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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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*Join in computer chat and lecture sessions. | *Join in computer chat and lecture sessions. | ||
You can find research tips and information about ancestors from England in a variety of sources at the local, county, national, or international level. Most archives and libraries have their own Web sites. The [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archon/ Archon Directory] can help locate a Web site, or search online for the name of the archive or library.<br> | You can find research tips and information about ancestors from England in a variety of sources at the local, county, national, or international level. Most archives and libraries have their own Web sites. The [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archon/ Archon Directory] can help locate a Web site, or search online for the name of the archive or library.<br> | ||
{{Place|England}} | {{Place|England}} | ||
[[Category:England|Archives and Libraries]] | [[Category:England|Archives and Libraries]] | ||