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Record Offices[edit | edit source]

North Yorkshire County Record Office[edit | edit source]

North Yorkshire County Record Office
County Record Office
Malpas Road
Northallerton, North Yorkshire DL7 8TB UK
Telephone: 01609 777585
Email: archives@northyorks.gov.uk
Website: North Yorkshire County Record Office

North Yorkshire county record office provides record keeping services for North Yorkshire County Council and its communities. It collects, preserves and makes accessible historic and current records of significance for the study of North Yorkshire and its people and holds them in trust for the use of present and future generations. The archives we hold date from the 12th century to the present day and cover over five miles of shelving. Most of these collections can be freely consulted in our public searchroom.

Archives[edit | edit source]

Borthwick Institute[edit | edit source]

Borthwick Institute
University Library and Archives
University of York
Heslington, York YO10 5DD UK
Telephone: 01904 321166
Email: borthwick-institute@york.ac.uk
Website: Borthwick Institute

Our mission - We support and expand the University of York's cultural endeavour and contribute to human understanding through collecting archives, preserving them and making them widely available for research to all people, now and in the future.

The Yorkshire Archaeological & Historical Society[edit | edit source]

The Yorkshire Archaeological & Historical Society
Suite 10E
Joseph's Well
Hanover Way
Leeds, Yorkshire LS3 1AB UK
Telephone: 0113 245 7910
Email: yas.secretary@gmail.com
Website: The Yorkshire Archaeological & Historical Society

The Yorkshire Archaeological and Historical Society (known until recently as the Yorkshire Archaeological Society) has promoted the study of Yorkshire’s past since 1863, when it was created as the Huddersfield Archaeological and Topographical Association. On this site you'll find details of the society's historical and archaeological activities across Yorkshire - lectures, excursions, publications, projects - and links to its vibrant special interest sections.

EAST YORKSHIRE[edit | edit source]

East Riding of Yorkshire Archives Service[edit | edit source]

East Riding of Yorkshire Archives Service
The Treasure House
Champney Road
Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire HU17 9BA UK
Telephone: 01482 392790
Email: archives.service@eastriding.gov.uk
Website: East Yorkshire Archive and Local Studies Service

The Treasure House is a one-stop centre for heritage and information services, providing access to museum, library and archive services under one roof.

Hull History Centre[edit | edit source]

Hull History Centre
Worship Street
Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire HU2 8BG, UK
Telephone: 01482 317500
Email (general enquires): hullhistorycentre@hcandl.co.uk
Website: Hull History Centre

The home for Hull City Archives, Hull Local Studies Library and Hull University Archives. Explore the site to learn more about the History Centre and our collections, search our online catalogue, read our top tips on planning your visit, find out more about our enquiry service, or look to see the events and courses we run.

NORTH YORKSHIRE[edit | edit source]

Teesside Archives[edit | edit source]

Teesside Archives
Exchange House
Exchange Square
Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire TS1 1DB UK
Telephone: 01642 248321
Email: teesside_archives@middlesbrough.gov.uk
Website: Teesside Archives

Teesside Archives is a joint service of the councils of Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland and Stockton-on-Tees.

SOUTH YORKSHIRE[edit | edit source]

Barnesley Archives[edit | edit source]

Barnsley Archives
Barnsley Archives and Local Studies Department
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Barnsley Central Library
Shambles Street
Barnsley, South Yorkshire S70 2JF UK
Telephone: 01226 773950
Email: archives@barnsley.gov.uk
Website: Barnesley Archives and Discovery Centre

Doncaster Archives[edit | edit source]

Doncaster Archives
King Edward Road
Balby
Doncaster, South Yorkshire DN4 0NA UK
Telephone: 01302 859811
Email: doncaster.archives@doncaster.gov.uk
Website: Doncaster Archives

Rotherham Archives[edit | edit source]

Rotherham Archives
Archives and Local Studies Service
Rotherham Central Library
Walker Place
Rotherham, South Yorkshire S65 1JH UK
Telephone: 01709 823616
Email: archives@rotherham.gov.uk
Website: Rotherham Archives

Sheffield Archives[edit | edit source]

Sheffield Archives
52 Shoreham Street
Sheffield, South Yorkshire S1 4SP UK
Telephone: 0114 2039395
Email: archives@sheffield.gov.uk
Website: Sheffield Archives

Yorkshire Local Study Centres/Libraries[edit | edit source]

For a list of Yorkshire local study centres and libraries with family history collections, with links to websites, click on the name link above.

WEST YORKSHIRE[edit | edit source]

Bradford Archives[edit | edit source]

Bradford Archives
Margaret McMillan Tower
Prince's Way
Bradford, West Yorkshire BD1 1NN UK
Telephone: 0113 3939785
Email: bradford@wyjs.org.uk
Website: Bradford Archives

Calderdale Archives[edit | edit source]

Calderdale Archives
Central Library
Northgate House
Northgate
Halifax, West Yorkshire HX1 1UN UK
Telephone: 01422 392636
Email: calderdale@wyjs.org.uk
Website: Calderdale Archives

Kirklees Archives[edit | edit source]

Kirklees Archives
Huddersfield Library and Art Gallery
Princess Alexandra Walk
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD1 2SU UK
Telephone: 01484 221966
Email: kirklees@wyjs.org.uk
Website: Kirklees Archives

Libraries[edit | edit source]

EAST YORKSHIRE[edit | edit source]

Brynmor Jones Library[edit | edit source]

Brynmor Jones Library
University of Hull
Cottingham Road
Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire HU6 7RX UK
Telephone: 01482 466581
Email: libhelp@hull.ac.uk
Website: Brynmor Jones Library

West Yorkshire Libraries[edit | edit source]

There are five west Yorkshire libraries with large family history collections. Click on a link for more information.

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-*[[Tees Valley Archives and Libraries]]
-==Archives==
 '''North Yorkshire County Record Office'''<br>County Record Office<br>Malpas Road<br>Northallerton, North Yorkshire DL7 8TB UK<br>Telephone: 01609 777585<br>
 Email: [mailto:archives@northyorks.gov.uk archives@northyorks.gov.uk]<br>
-[http://www.northyorks.gov.uk/article/23584/County-record-office Website]<br>
+Website: [http://www.northyorks.gov.uk/article/23584/County-record-office North Yorkshire County Record Office]
-'''Collections in our custody include:'''
-*records of the North Riding of Yorkshire County Council and North Yorkshire County Council;
+:North Yorkshire county record office provides record keeping services for North Yorkshire County Council and its communities. It collects, preserves and makes accessible historic and current records of significance for the study of North Yorkshire and its people and holds them in trust for the use of present and future generations.  The archives we hold date from the 12th century to the present day and cover over five miles of shelving. Most of these collections can be freely consulted in our public searchroom.
-*records of the boroughs of Harrogate, Richmond, Ripon and Scarborough;
-*records of over 40 different urban and rural district councils established under the 1894 Local Government Act;
+== Archives ==
-*parish records from almost 300 separate parishes;
-*court records including those of the North Riding of Yorkshire Quarter Sessions dating from the sixteenth century onwards;
+=== Borthwick Institute  ===
-*records from many of North Yorkshire's landed estates and prominent families;
-*records of 24 different Poor Law Unions;
-*the North Riding Registry of Deeds spanning the years 1736 to 1970 and containing over a million entries; and
-*historic maps and plans of North Yorkshire including over 350 parish tithe maps, enclosure maps, mine plans, railway plans and architect's drawings.
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 '''Borthwick Institute'''<br>University Library and Archives<br>University of York<br>Heslington, York YO10 5DD UK<br>Telephone: 01904 321166<br>
-Email: [mailto:borthwick-institute@york.ac.uk borthwick-institute@york.ac.uk]<br>[http://www.york.ac.uk/borthwick/ Website]<br>
+Email: [mailto:borthwick-institute@york.ac.uk borthwick-institute@york.ac.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.york.ac.uk/borthwick/ Borthwick Institute]
-[https://www.york.ac.uk/borthwick/holdings/what-we-hold/church/ Church of England and nonconformist records]
+:Our mission - We support and expand the University of York's cultural endeavour and contribute to human understanding through collecting archives, preserving them and making them widely available for research to all people, now and in the future.
+=== The Yorkshire Archaeological & Historical Society ===
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 '''The Yorkshire Archaeological & Historical Society'''<br>Suite 10E<br>Joseph's Well<br>Hanover Way<br>Leeds, Yorkshire LS3 1AB UK<br>Telephone: 0113 245 7910<br>
 Email: [mailto:yas.secretary@gmail.com yas.secretary@gmail.com]<br>
-[http://www.yas.org.uk Website]
+Website: [http://www.yas.org.uk The Yorkshire Archaeological & Historical Society]
-:The Society’s archives include remarkably varied and fascinating collections of maps, diaries, letters, prints, photographs, deeds, wills, manorial records and rare or early printed books which altogether offer insight into the archaeology and history of the historic county of York from prehistoric to modern times.
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+:The Yorkshire Archaeological and Historical Society (known until recently as the Yorkshire Archaeological Society) has promoted the study of Yorkshire’s past since 1863, when it was created as the Huddersfield Archaeological and Topographical Association.  On this site you'll find details of the society's historical and archaeological activities across Yorkshire - lectures, excursions, publications, projects - and links to its vibrant special interest sections.
-'''Explore York Libraries & Archives'''<br>York Explore Library Learning Centre<br>Museum Street<br>York, North Yorkshire YO1 7DS UK<br>Telephone: 01904 552800<br>
-Email: [mailto:archives@exploreyork.org.uk archives@exploreyork.org.uk]<br>
+=== EAST YORKSHIRE  ===
-[https://exploreyork.org.uk/archives/ Website]
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+====  East Riding of Yorkshire Archives Service  ====
-'''Great Ayton Discovery Centre'''<br>105b High Street<br>Great Ayton<br>Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire TS9 6NB UK<br>Telephone: 01642 723268<br>
-Email: [mailto:greataytondisco@outlook.com greataytondisco@outlook.com]<br>
+'''East Riding of Yorkshire Archives Service'''<br>The Treasure House<br>Champney Road<br>Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire HU17 9BA UK<br>Telephone: 01482 392790<br>
-[http://www.northyorks.gov.uk/article/25272/Great-Ayton-discovery-centre Website]<br>
+Email: [mailto:archives.service@eastriding.gov.uk archives.service@eastriding.gov.uk]<br>
-Information and facilities at the discovery centre:
+Website: [http://www.eastriding.gov.uk/cs/culture-and-information/archives/archivesloc/ East Yorkshire Archive and Local Studies Service]
-*family history
-*free online access to Ancestry.com, Find My Past, the British Newspaper Archive and Access to Research
+:The Treasure House is a one-stop centre for heritage and information services, providing access to museum, library and archive services under one roof.
-*local studies
-*newspapers
+==== Hull History Centre ====
+'''Hull History Centre'''<br>Worship Street<br>Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire HU2 8BG, UK<br>Telephone: 01482 317500<br>
+Email (general enquires): [mailto:hullhistorycentre@hcandl.co.uk hullhistorycentre@hcandl.co.uk]<br>
+Website: [http://www.hullhistorycentre.org.uk Hull History Centre]
+:The home for Hull City Archives, Hull Local Studies Library and Hull University Archives.  Explore the site to learn more about the History Centre and our collections, search our online catalogue, read our top tips on planning your visit, find out more about our enquiry service, or look to see the events and courses we run.
+=== NORTH YORKSHIRE  ===
+==== Teesside Archives ====
+'''Teesside Archives'''<br>Exchange House<br>Exchange Square<br>Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire TS1 1DB UK<br>Telephone: 01642 248321<br>
+Email: [mailto:teesside_archives@middlesbrough.gov.uk teesside_archives@middlesbrough.gov.uk]<br>
+Website: [http://teessidearchives.middlesbrough.gov.uk/CalmView/default.aspx Teesside Archives]
+:Teesside Archives is a joint service of the councils of Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland and Stockton-on-Tees.
+=== SOUTH YORKSHIRE  ===
+==== Barnesley Archives  ====
+'''Barnsley Archives'''<br>Barnsley Archives and Local Studies Department<br>Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council<br>Barnsley Central Library<br>Shambles Street<br>Barnsley, South Yorkshire S70 2JF UK<br>Telephone: 01226 773950<br>Email: [mailto:archives@barnsley.gov.uk archives@barnsley.gov.uk]<br>
+Website: [http://www.experience-barnsley.com/archives-and-discovery-centre Barnesley Archives and Discovery Centre]
+==== Doncaster Archives  ====
+'''Doncaster Archives'''<br>King Edward Road<br>Balby<br>Doncaster, South Yorkshire DN4 0NA UK<br>Telephone: 01302 859811<br>Email: [mailto:doncaster.archives@doncaster.gov.uk doncaster.archives@doncaster.gov.uk]<br>
+Website: [http://www.doncaster.gov.uk/localstudies Doncaster Archives]
+==== Rotherham Archives  ====
+'''Rotherham Archives'''<br>Archives and Local Studies Service<br>Rotherham Central Library<br>Walker Place<br>Rotherham, South Yorkshire S65 1JH UK<br>Telephone: 01709 823616<br>Email: [mailto:archives@rotherham.gov.uk archives@rotherham.gov.uk]<br>
+Website: [http://www.rotherham.gov.uk/info/200062/libraries/718/archives_and_local_history Rotherham Archives]
+==== Sheffield Archives  ====
+'''Sheffield Archives'''<br>52 Shoreham Street<br>Sheffield, South Yorkshire S1 4SP UK<br>Telephone: 0114 2039395<br>Email: [mailto:archives@sheffield.gov.uk archives@sheffield.gov.uk]<br>
+Website: [https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/archives Sheffield Archives]
+=== [http://www.ancestor-search.info/LIB-Yorkshire.htm Yorkshire Local Study Centres/Libraries] ===
+For a list of Yorkshire local study centres and libraries with family history collections, with links to websites, click on the name link above.
+=== WEST YORKSHIRE  ===
+==== Bradford Archives  ====
+'''Bradford Archives'''<br>Margaret McMillan Tower<br>Prince's Way<br>Bradford, West Yorkshire BD1 1NN UK<br>Telephone: 0113 3939785<br>
+Email: [mailto:bradford@wyjs.org.uk bradford@wyjs.org.uk]<br>
+Website: [http://www.wyjs.org.uk/archives/contact-us-and-opening-times/bradford-archive-service-opening-times-and-information/ Bradford Archives]
+==== Calderdale Archives  ====
+'''Calderdale Archives'''<br>Central Library<br>Northgate House<br>Northgate<br>Halifax, West Yorkshire HX1 1UN UK<br>Telephone: 01422 392636<br>
+Email: [mailto:calderdale@wyjs.org.uk calderdale@wyjs.org.uk]<br>
+Website: [http://www.wyjs.org.uk/archives/contact-us-and-opening-times/calderdale-archive-service-opening-times-and-information/ Calderdale Archives]
+==== Kirklees Archives  ====
+'''Kirklees Archives'''<br>Huddersfield Library and Art Gallery<br>Princess Alexandra Walk<br>Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD1 2SU UK<br>Telephone: 01484 221966<br>
+Email: [mailto:kirklees@wyjs.org.uk kirklees@wyjs.org.uk]<br>
+Website: [http://www.wyjs.org.uk/archives/contact-us-and-opening-times/kirklees-archive-service-opening-times-and-information/ Kirklees Archives]
+*[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archon/searches/locresult_details.asp?LR=205 Leeds]
+*[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archon/searches/locresult_details.asp?LR=201 Wakefield]
 == Libraries ==
-*[https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/local-libraries '''North Yorkshire Libraries''']
-== Museums ==
+=== EAST YORKSHIRE  ===
-For a long list of North Yorkshire museums, go to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_museums_in_North_Yorkshire '''List of museums in North Yorkshire'''] in Wikipedia.<br>
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+==== Brynmor Jones Library  ====
-==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). However, in some cases research can be more efficient working with the smaller, more specific records collections of county/district registry offices.
+'''Brynmor Jones Library'''<br>University of Hull<br>Cottingham Road<br>Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire HU6 7RX UK<br>Telephone: 01482 466581<br>
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+Email: [mailto:libhelp@hull.ac.uk libhelp@hull.ac.uk]<br>
-Sometimes research might be required to determine where a town or parish was in a former registration district, or even its current district.  For a list of the '''historic and current registration districts and their parishes''', see [https://www.ukbmd.org.uk/reg/nry.html Civil Registration Districts in Yorkshire North Riding].
+Website: [http://www2.hull.ac.uk/lli/induction/index.html Brynmor Jones Library]
+==== West Yorkshire Libraries  ====
+There are five west Yorkshire libraries with large family history collections.&nbsp; Click on a link for more information.
+*[http://www.bradford.gov.uk/bmdc/leisure_and_culture/library_and_information_services/local_and_family_history/bradford_local_studies.htm Bradford]
+*[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archon/searches/locresult_details.asp?LR=2780 Castleford]
+*[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archon/searches/locresult_details.asp?LR=1564 Leeds]
+*[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archon/searches/locresult_details.asp?LR=1761 Pontefract]
+*[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archon/searches/locresult_details.asp?LR=740 Wakefield]
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+{{Place|Yorkshire|Archives and Libraries}} {{England Archives and Libraries}}
-*[https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/certificates-birth-death-marriage-and-civil-partnership '''Certificates – birth, death, marriage and civil partnership''']
-*[https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/harrogate-register-office '''Harrogate Register Office''']
-{{Place|Yorkshire}} {{England Archives and Libraries}}
-[[Category:Yorkshire, England]]
+[[Category:Yorkshire, England]]|Archives and Libraries]]
 [[Category:Counties of England]]