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[[Image:Archives and Libraries.jpg|thumb|right| | [[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. | ||
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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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''' | ||
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 | 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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[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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Public libraries collect many published sources such as local histories, city directories, maps, newspapers, family histories, and parish registers. You can find addresses for public libraries in: | Public libraries collect many published sources such as local histories, city directories, maps, newspapers, family histories, and parish registers. You can find addresses for public libraries in: | ||
Harrold, Ann, ed. Academic ''Libraries in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland 1991''. 18th ed. London: The Library Association Publishing Limited, 1991. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=746734&disp=Academic+libraries+in+the+United+Kingdom%20%20&columns=*,0,0 942 J54aL]; computer number 0193703.) | Harrold, Ann, ed. Academic ''Libraries in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland 1991''. 18th ed. London: The Library Association Publishing Limited, 1991. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=746734&disp=Academic+libraries+in+the+United+Kingdom%20%20&columns=*,0,0 942 J54aL]; computer number 0193703.) | ||
== Local History Societies == | == Local History Societies == | ||
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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 [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=802139&disp=13th+ed%2E+1996%20%20&columns=*,0,0 942 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 [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=802139&disp=13th+ed%2E+1996%20%20&columns=*,0,0 942 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 [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=265369&disp=Historical%2C+archaeological+and+kindred%20%20&columns=*,0,0 942 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 [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=265369&disp=Historical%2C+archaeological+and+kindred%20%20&columns=*,0,0 942 C4h] 1986; computer number 0370075.) An update to this book was published in 1995. | ||
== Special Archives == | == Special Archives == | ||
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Iredale, David. ''Enjoying Archives: What They Are, Where to Find Them, How to Use Them''. Chichester, Sussex: Phillimore & Co. Ltd., 1985. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=137460&disp=Enjoying+archives%20%20&columns=*,0,0 942 A5i] 1985; computer number 0183662.) This guide describes the heritage of documents in Great Britain and a few of the archives where documents are stored. It explains the work of the county record office, how the staff preserves manuscripts, and a method for reading old records. | Iredale, David. ''Enjoying Archives: What They Are, Where to Find Them, How to Use Them''. Chichester, Sussex: Phillimore & Co. Ltd., 1985. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=137460&disp=Enjoying+archives%20%20&columns=*,0,0 942 A5i] 1985; computer number 0183662.) This guide describes the heritage of documents in Great Britain and a few of the archives where documents are stored. It explains the work of the county record office, how the staff preserves manuscripts, and a method for reading old records. | ||
Moulton, Joy Wade. ''Genealogical Resources in English Repositories''. Columbus, Ohio: Hampton House, 1988. Supplement published 1992. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=595603&disp=Genealogical+resources+in+English+reposi%20%20&columns=*,0,0 942 J54m]; computer number 0469640.) This book contains addresses and describes the holdings of county record offices, genealogical and family history societies, and other repositories. Maps of repository locations are included. | Moulton, Joy Wade. ''Genealogical Resources in English Repositories''. Columbus, Ohio: Hampton House, 1988. Supplement published 1992. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=595603&disp=Genealogical+resources+in+English+reposi%20%20&columns=*,0,0 942 J54m]; computer number 0469640.) This book contains addresses and describes the holdings of county record offices, genealogical and family history societies, and other repositories. Maps of repository locations are included. | ||
== 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 ==== | ||
"The National Inventory of Documentary Sources in the United Kingdom and Ireland" is a microfiche collection of calendars and finding aids for British archives, libraries, and museums. It provides a detailed listing of the box, folder, and sometimes individual documents contained in various collections. A name and subject index to this collection is available in a few archives and libraries, including the Family History Library (FHL fiche [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=370600&disp=Index+to+National+inventory+of+documenta++ 6341118]; compact disc 1313 no. 10.) | "The National Inventory of Documentary Sources in the United Kingdom and Ireland" is a microfiche collection of calendars and finding aids for British archives, libraries, and museums. It provides a detailed listing of the box, folder, and sometimes individual documents contained in various collections. A name and subject index to this collection is available in a few archives and libraries, including the Family History Library (FHL fiche [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=370600&disp=Index+to+National+inventory+of+documenta++ 6341118]; compact disc 1313 no. 10.) | ||
==== Family History Library ==== | ==== Family History Library ==== | ||
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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]] | ||