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== Museums ==
== Museums ==
*[https://en.powys.gov.uk/article/1693/Museum-Contacts '''Powys County Museums''']
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'''Brecknock Museum & Art Gallery'''<br>
'''Brecknock Museum & Art Gallery'''<br>
y Gaer<br>
y Gaer<br>
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[https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/tretower-court-and-castle#overview Website]
[https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/tretower-court-and-castle#overview Website]
::This wonderful group of medieval buildings is one of the most rewarding discoveries in Wales.
::This wonderful group of medieval buildings is one of the most rewarding discoveries in Wales.
==Record Offices==
 
==Civil Registration Offices==
==Civil Registration Offices==
The [https://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/ '''General Register Office'''] holds a central copy of all birth, marriage, and death registrations in England. These certificates can be ordered from their [https://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/ '''website'''] (a login is required but it is free to register and search).  
The [https://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/ '''General Register Office'''] holds a central copy of all birth, marriage, and death registrations in England. These certificates can be ordered from their [https://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/ '''website'''] (a login is required but it is free to register and search).  
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Sometimes additional help is available from local registrars. For example, proof of death and close family relationship can make more recent records available. Visit or correspond with:<br>
Sometimes additional help is available from local registrars. For example, proof of death and close family relationship can make more recent records available. Visit or correspond with:<br>
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'''Powys Registrar Service'''<br>
*[https://en.powys.gov.uk/article/2497/Find-offices-and-opening-times '''Find Register Offices''']
The Gwalia<br>
*[https://en.powys.gov.uk/article/2545/Apply-for-Family-History-Certificates '''Apply for Family History Certificates''']
Ithon Road<br>
::All the registers for births, deaths and marriages which took place in Powys from 1837 onwards are now held at the Registration Office in Llandrindod Wells. If you're finding out about your family history, you can order copies of these certificates.
Llandrindod Wells<br>
Powys, LD1 6AA<br>
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Phone: 01597 827468<br>
Email: registrars@powys.gov.uk<br>
[https://en.powys.gov.uk/article/2545/Apply-for-Family-History-Certificates '''Apply for Family History Certificates''']
::All the registers for births, deaths and marriages which took place in Powys from 1837 onwards are now held at the Registration Office in Llandrindod Wells. If you're finding out about your family history, you can order copies of these certificates.]




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