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| == Archives == | | == Archives == |
| *'''For a list of archives and libraries on the national level, go to the [[Northern Ireland Archives and Libraries]] page.'''<br> | | *'''For a list of archives and libraries on the national level, go to the [[Northern Ireland Archives and Libraries]] page.'''<br> |
| *For FamilySearch images and indexes of Ireland records found in archives, see [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/list?ec=region%3AIreland%2CplaceId%3A1927084%2Cregion%3AUnited%20Kingdom%20and%20Ireland&fcs=placeId%3A1927084&offset=10 '''Ireland Historical Collections'''] and [https://www.familysearch.org/records/images/search-results?page=1&place=260453 '''Images: Londonderry Down, Ireland]'''.<br> | | *For FamilySearch images and indexes of Ireland records found in archives, see [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/list?ec=region%3AIreland%2CplaceId%3A1927084%2Cregion%3AUnited%20Kingdom%20and%20Ireland&fcs=placeId%3A1927084&offset=10 '''Ireland Historical Collections'''] and [https://www.familysearch.org/records/images/search-results?page=1&place=260453 '''Images: Londonderry, Ireland]'''.<br> |
| Northern Ireland is divided into 11 districts for local government purposes. In Northern Ireland, local councils do not carry out the same range of functions as those in the rest of the United Kingdom. Their functions include planning, waste and recycling services, leisure and community services, building control and local economic and cultural development. Therefore, these districts do not manage archives and libraries.<ref>"Local government in Northern Ireland", in Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Local_government_in_Northern_Ireland, accessed 31 March 2023.</ref> | | Northern Ireland is divided into 11 districts for local government purposes. In Northern Ireland, local councils do not carry out the same range of functions as those in the rest of the United Kingdom. Their functions include planning, waste and recycling services, leisure and community services, building control and local economic and cultural development. Therefore, these districts do not manage archives and libraries.<ref>"Local government in Northern Ireland", in Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Local_government_in_Northern_Ireland, accessed 31 March 2023.</ref> |
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| == Libraries == | | == Libraries == |
| '''Cultural Heritage Collection, County Londonderry'''<br> | | '''Cultural Heritage Collection, County Londonderry'''<br> |
| | Irish and Local Studies<br> |
| Derry Central Library<br> | | Derry Central Library<br> |
| 35m Foyle Street<br> | | 35m Foyle Street<br> |
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| Telephone: 028 7122 9990<br> | | Telephone: 028 7122 9990<br> |
| E-mail: derrycentral.library@librariesni.org.uk<br>
| | Email: derrycentral.library@librariesni.org.uk<br> |
| [https://www.librariesni.org.uk/media/qcqjgvsd/derry-heritage-leaflet.pdf Local Studies Derry Central Library]<br> | | [https://www.librariesni.org.uk/media/qcqjgvsd/derry-heritage-leaflet.pdf Local Studies Derry Central Library]<br> |
| :The collection covers all aspects of Irish life from the earliest times to the present day. Specific emphasis is given to Ulster and in particular County Derry/Londonderry and Donegal. | | :The collection covers all aspects of Irish life from the earliest times to the present day. Specific emphasis is given to Ulster and in particular County Derry/Londonderry and Donegal. |
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| == Museums == | | == Museums == |
| | *[https://www.google.com/search?q=museums+in+londonderry&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS809US810&oq=museums+in+londonderry&aqs=chrome..69i57j0i390i650.9136j0j15&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 '''Museums in Londonderry/Derry'''] |
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| '''Green Lane Museum'''<br>41 Dogleap Road<br>Roe Valley Country Park<br>Limavady BT49 9NN UK<br>Telephone: 028 7776 0650<br>
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| Email: [mailto:tourism@rvacc.co.uk tourism@rvacc.co.uk]<br>Email #2: [mailto:information@rvacc.co.uk information@rvacc.co.uk]<br>
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| Website: [https://discovernorthernireland.com/Green-Lane-Museum-Limavady-P3535/ Green Lane Museum]<br>
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| Website #2: [https://www.causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk/see-do/arts_museums/museums-services/ballycastle-heritage-trail Green Lane Museum]<br>
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| Website #3: [https://www.facebook.com/limavadymuseum/ Green Lane Museum]
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| :Step back in time by visiting the Green Lane Museum, located at the Roe Valley Country Park, approximately one mile from Limavady. Here, the visitor can view historical exhibits relating to the linen and agricultural industries from a bygone age and experience the true flavour of days gone by in Limavady.
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| '''Tower Museum'''<br>Union Hall<br>Derry City UK<br>Telephone: 028 7137 2411<br>Email: [mailto:tower.reception@derrystrabane.com tower.reception@derrystrabane.com]<br>
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| Website: [https://www.discoveringireland.com/vacations/the-tower-museum/ Tower Museum]<br>
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| Website #2: [https://gitrailni.com/gitrail/the-tower-museum/?doing_wp_cron=1542325994.5011420249938964843750 Tower Museum]<br>
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| Website #3: [https://www.facebook.com/towermuseum/photos/cahir-o-doherty-became-the-lord-of-inishowen-at-the-age-of-13-and-an-ally-to-the/911534865607792/ Tower Museum]
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| :The exhibitions are about the Story of Derry and the Armada Shipwreck – La Trinidad Valencera. The Tower Museum also hosts a wide range of interesting, temporary exhibitions.
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| ==Civil Registration Offices== | | ==Civil Registration Offices== |
| *How duplicate certificates are obtained has changed. These can no longer be issued from district registration offices. | | *How duplicate certificates are obtained has changed. These can no longer be issued from district registration offices. |
| *All birth records from 1864 to 100 years ago have been digitized and are free to view and download at [https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/civil-search.jsp '''IrelandGenealogy.ie''']. Some of the later marriage and death records can also be downloaded from this site. | | *All birth records from 1864 to 100 years ago have been digitized and are free to view and download at [https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/civil-search.jsp '''IrishGenealogy.ie''']. Some of the later marriage and death records can also be downloaded from this site. |
| *An index of Ireland Civil Registration -including births, 1864-1958, marriages, 1845-1958, and deaths, 1864-1958 - is available online at FamilySearch's {{RecordSearch|1408347|'''Ireland Civil Registration Indexes, 1845-1958'''}} (An index of Ireland civil registration including 1864-1958 births, 1845-1958 marriages, and 1864-1958 deaths, but excluding index records for Northern Ireland after its creation in 1922.) | | *An index of Ireland Civil Registration -including births, 1864-1958, marriages, 1845-1958, and deaths, 1864-1958 - is available online at FamilySearch's {{RecordSearch|1408347|'''Ireland Civil Registration Indexes, 1845-1958'''}} (An index of Ireland civil registration including 1864-1958 births, 1845-1958 marriages, and 1864-1958 deaths, but excluding index records for Northern Ireland after its creation in 1922.) |
| *The [https://geni.nidirect.gov.uk/ '''General Register Office, Northern Ireland (GRONI)'''] provides an online service for searching and ordering civil registration records. To search the records online, you must register for an account. | | *The [https://geni.nidirect.gov.uk/ '''General Register Office, Northern Ireland (GRONI)'''] provides an online service for searching and ordering civil registration records. To search the records online, you must register for an account. |
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| | ==Websites== |
| | *[https://www.igp-web.com/IGPArchives/ire/derry/index.htm '''Ireland Genealogy Projects Archives, County Londonderry/Derry Records'''] and [http://www.igp-web.com/derry/index.htm '''Records Links'''] |
| | *[https://www.emeraldancestors.com/northern-ireland-ancestor-search '''Emerald Ancestors'''] |
| | :Emerald Ancestors provides instant access to one of the largest collections of Northern Ireland genealogy records available, containing birth, marriage, death and census records for over 1.5 million Irish ancestors. Our extensive Ulster ancestry database covers Irish Family records from civil registration indexes, church registers and historical sources in Counties Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Londonderry & Tyrone. |
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| | ==References== |
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| [[Category:Ireland Archives and Libraries]] | | [[Category:Ireland Archives and Libraries]] |
| [[Category:County Londonderry, Northern Ireland]] | | [[Category:County Londonderry, Northern Ireland]] |
| [[Category:Counties of Northern Ireland]] | | [[Category:Counties of Northern Ireland]] |