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'''For a list of archives and libraries on the national level, go to the [[Wales Archives and Libraries|Wales Archives and Libraries]] page.'''<br>
== Record Office ==
==Archives==
<span style="Color:DarkViolet">'''The territory covered by pre-1974 Denbighshire, today consists of Denbighshire, Flintshire, Wrexham, and Conwy.''' </span>
===North East Wales Archives===
'''North East Wales Archives''' is a joint service for Denbighshire and Flintshire archives.<br>
*[https://www.newa.wales/?fbclid=IwAR0lPudELhcQA-NovFaFPZyuMOXkbh7d2ZsR6gc_xFwiFFTpEtZxa9OSfOk Website]
*[https://www.facebook.com/NorthEastWalesArchives/ Facebook]
*[https://www.newa.wales/about-us/contact-us/ Contact Us]<br>
*[https://www.newa.wales/about-us/professional-research/ Professional Research]
*[https://www.newa.wales/help/using-the-online-catalogue/ Using the online catalogue]
*[https://www.newa.wales/subjects/birth-marriage-and-death/ Birth, marriage and death]
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<center>'''North East Wales Archives has two locations.'''</center> <br>
North East Wales Archives was formed in April 2020, when Denbighshire Archives (Ruthin) and Flintshire Record Office (Hawarden) came together to offer a joint service.'''
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'''North East Wales Archives (Ruthin)'''<br>The Old Gaol<br>46 Clwyd Street<br>Ruthin LL15 1HP UK<br>Ruthin Branch Phone: 01824 708250
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'''North East Wales Archives (Hawarden)'''<br>The Old Rectory<br>Rectory Lane<br>Hawarden CH5 3NR UK<br>Hawarden Branch Phone: 01244 532364
'''Denbighshire Record Office'''<br>Denbighshire Archives<br>The Old Gaol<br>46 Clwyd Street<br>Ruthin LL15 1HP UK<br>Telephone: 01824 708250<br>
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Email: [mailto:archives@denbighshire.gov.uk archives@denbighshire.gov.uk]<br>
===Wrexham Archives===
Website: [https://www.familytreeresources.co.uk/denbighshire-record-office.html Denbighshire Record Office]
'''Wrexham Heritage & Archives Service'''<br>
Wrexham County Borough Museum & Archives<br>
County Buildings, Regent Street<br>
Wrexham<br>
LL11 1RB UK<br>
<br>
Telephone: 01978 297 480<br>
Email: archives@wrexham.gov.uk museum@wrexham.gov.uk<br>
[https://www.wrexhamheritage.wales/archives/ Website]
::Wrexham Archives hold records relating to the history of the County Borough of Wrexham since its creation in 1996 and also records relating to the area when it was part of the old counties of Denbighshire and Flintshire.


===Conwy Archives===
:Denbighshire Record Office holds resources for the county but does not include the area administered by Conwy Borough Council.  These resources include documents, manuscripts, maps and photographs and date from the twelfth to the twenty-first century.  Their aim is to collect and preserve documents relating to the history of the area and to make these resources accessible to the public.  
'''Conwy County Archives'''<br>Conwy Culture Centre<br>Town Ditch Road<br>Conwy LL32 8NU UK<br><br>Postal address: Archives, Conwy Culture Centre<br>
Conwy County Borough Council<br>PO BOX 1<br>Conwy LL30 9GN UK<br><br>Telephone: 01492 577550<br>
Email: [mailto:archifau.archives@conwy.gov.uk archifau.archives@conwy.gov.uk]<br>
[http://www.conwy.gov.uk/en/Resident/Libraries-Museums-and-Archives/Archives/Archives.aspx Website]<br>[http://calmview.conwy.gov.uk/CalmView/advanced.aspx?src=CalmView.Catalog Catalog]
:Our service collects, preserves, and makes accessible, records considered of permanent importance to the Conwy County Borough.  These include Maps, Plans, Photographs, Documents, and Digital Records highlighting our unique and varied heritage, from businesses to clubs, churches to schools, local government to the personal records of various residents.


== Libraries ==
== Libraries ==
*[https://www.denbighshire.gov.uk/en/leisure-and-tourism/libraries/libraries.aspx '''Denbighshire local libraries''']
 
*[https://aura.wales/libraries/find-a-library/ '''Flintshire local libraries''']
'''Corwen Library and One Stop Shop'''<br>Neuadd Edeyrnion<br>London Road<br>Corwen LL21 0DR UK<br>Telephone: 01490 412378<br>
*[https://www.wrexham.gov.uk/service/your-local-library '''Wrexham local libraries''']
Website: [https://www.denbighshire.gov.uk/en/resident/contact-us/visit-us/find-a-council-building-or-office/corwen-one-stop-shop.aspx Corwen Library and One Stop Shop]
*[https://www.conwy.gov.uk/en/Resident/Libraries-Museums-and-Archives/Libraries/Libraries-and-opening-times/Libraries-and-Opening-Times.aspx '''Conwy local libraries''']
 
'''Denbigh Library & Gallery'''<br>Hall Square<br>Denbigh LL16 3NU UK<br>Telephone: 01824 708204<br>Email: [mailto:llyfrgell.dinbych@sirddinbych.gov.uk llyfrgell.dinbych@sirddinbych.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://www.denbighshire.gov.uk/en/resident/contact-us/visit-us/find-a-council-building-or-office/denbigh-one-stop-shop.aspx Denbigh Library & Gallery]
 
'''Llangollen Library and One Stop Shop'''<br>The Chapel<br<19-21 Castle St<br>Llangollen LL20 8NU UK<br>Telephone: 1978 869600<br>
Website: [https://www.denbighshire.gov.uk/en/resident/contact-us/visit-us/find-a-council-building-or-office/llangollen-one-stop-shop.aspx Llangollen Library and One Stop Shop]
 
'''Prestatyn Library'''<br>21 Kings' Ave<br>Prestatyn LL19 9LH UK<br>Telephone: 1745 854841<br>
Website: [https://www.denbighshire.gov.uk/en/resident/contact-us/visit-us/find-a-council-building-or-office/prestatyn-one-stop-shop.aspx Prestatyn Library]
 
'''Rhuddlan Library and One Stop Shop'''<br>Vicarage Lane<br>Rhuddlan LL18 2UE UK<br>Telephone: 01745 590719<br>
Website: [https://www.denbighshire.gov.uk/en/resident/contact-us/visit-us/find-a-council-building-or-office/rhuddlan-one-stop-shop.aspx Rhuddlan Library and One Stop Shop]
 
'''Ruthin Library'''<br>Record St<br>Ruthin LL15 1DS UK<br>Telephone: 1824 705274<br>Email: [mailto:llyfrgell.dinbych@sirddinbych.gov.uk llyfrgell.dinbych@sirddinbych.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://www.denbighshire.gov.uk/en/resident/libraries-and-archives/find-a-library-or-archive/ruthin-library.aspx Ruthin Library]
 
'''St Asaph Library and One Stop Shop'''<br>The Roe<br>Saint Asaph LL17 0LU UK<br>Telephone: 1745 582253<br>
Website: [https://www.denbighshire.gov.uk/en/resident/contact-us/visit-us/find-a-council-building-or-office/st-asaph-one-stop-shop.aspx St Asaph Library and One Stop Shop]


== Museums ==
== Museums ==
*[https://www.conwy.gov.uk/en/Resident/Libraries-Museums-and-Archives/Arts-and-Museums/Arts-and-Museums.aspx '''Denbighshire Museums''']
 
*[https://aura.wales/heritage/museum-displays/ '''Flintshire Museums''']
*[https://www.google.com/search?q=museums+in+wrexham&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS809US810&oq=museums+in+wrexham&aqs=chrome..69i57j69i60.10386j0j15&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 '''Wrexham museums''']
*[https://www.conwy.gov.uk/en/Resident/Libraries-Museums-and-Archives/Arts-and-Museums/Arts-and-Museums.aspx '''Conwy Museums''']
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'''Denbigh Museum (Amgueddfa Dinbych)'''<br>Grove Road<br>Denbigh LL16 3UU UK<br>Telephone: 01745 814323<br>
'''Denbigh Museum (Amgueddfa Dinbych)'''<br>Grove Road<br>Denbigh LL16 3UU UK<br>Telephone: 01745 814323<br>
Email: [mailto:llyrw@swaynejohnson.com llyrw@swaynejohnson.com]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/denbighmuseum/ Facebook]
Email: [mailto:llyrw@swaynejohnson.com llyrw@swaynejohnson.com]<br>Website: [https://www.facebook.com/denbighmuseum/ Denbigh Museum]
::Denbigh Museum is a new museum with the purpose of covering a variety of historical periods ranging from Neolithic right up until the present day.  The museum will become the home of a large collection of items relating to the former North Wales Hospital as well as a variety of local artefacts.
 
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:Denbigh Museum is a new museum with the purpose of covering a variety of historical periods ranging from Neolithic right up until the present day.  The museum will become the home of a large collection of items relating to the former North Wales Hospital as well as a variety of local artefacts.
 
'''Llangollen Museum'''<br>5 Parade St<br>Llangollen LL20 8NY UK<br>Telephone: 01978 862862<br>
'''Llangollen Museum'''<br>5 Parade St<br>Llangollen LL20 8NY UK<br>Telephone: 01978 862862<br>
Email: [mailto:enquiries@llangollenmuseum.org.uk enquiries@llangollenmuseum.org.uk]<br>[http://www.llangollenmuseum.org.uk/ Website]
Email: [mailto:enquiries@llangollenmuseum.org.uk enquiries@llangollenmuseum.org.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.llangollenmuseum.org.uk/english/home.htm Llangollen Museum]
::Discover a little of the fascinating history of this unique area in the borderlands of Wales. The Llangollen Museum site will let you find out about the people and places, stories myths and legends, shops and businesses, and many other aspects of the history.
 
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:Discover a little of the fascinating history of this unique area in the borderlands of Wales. The Llangollen Museum site will let you find out about the people and places, stories myths and legends, shops and businesses, and many other aspects of the history.
'''Wrexham County Borough Museum and Archives'''<br>County Buildings<br>Regent Street<br>Wrexham LL11 1RB UK<br>Telephone: 01978 297460<br>
 
Email: [mailto:museum@wrexham.gov.uk museum@wrexham.gov.uk]<br>
'''Rhyl Museum'''<br>Church Street<br>Rhyl LL18 3AA UK<br>Telephone: 01745 353 814<br>Email: [mailto:heritage@denbighshire.gov.uk heritage@denbighshire.gov.uk ]<br>
[http://www.wrexham.gov.uk/english/heritage/wrexham_museum.htm Website]
Website: [https://www.denbighshire.gov.uk/en/visitor/places-to-visit/museums-and-historic-houses/rhyl-museum.aspx Rhyl Museum]
::Inside one of Wrexham's landmark buildings, Wrexham County Borough Museum is the starting point for discovering the eventful history of this region on the English-Welsh border. The museum's displays and collections tell the stories of Wrexham County Borough and its people from prehistory up to the present day.
 
:Stroll down an Edwardian 'pier', peek into old-fashioned kiosks, and discover more about the personalities who shaped Rhyl.
 
== Archives ==
 
'''Denbighshire Archives'''<br>The Old Gaol<br>46 Clwyd Street<br>Ruthin LL15 1HP UKL<br>Telephone: 01824 708250<br>
Email: [mailto:archives@denbighshire.gov.uk archives@denbighshire.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://archives.denbighshire.gov.uk/ Denbighshire Archives]


==Civil Registration Offices==
:We collect historical records relating to Denbighshire, and preserve them for future generations.  We hold a wide range of original records, including registers of baptisms, burials and marriages, newspapers, photographs, maps, court records, deeds, trade directories, and more. Our records date from the twelfth to the twenty-first century.
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 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/den.html Registration Districts in Denbighshire]
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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>
<br>
*[https://www.denbighshire.gov.uk/en/contact-us/council-offices/register-offices.aspx Denbighshire Register Offices]
*[https://www.denbighshire.gov.uk/en/births-marriages-and-deaths/copy-certificates.aspx Requesting copies of birth, marriage and death certificates, Denbighshire]
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*[https://www.flintshire.gov.uk/en/Resident/Registration-Service/Registration-Service.aspx Flintshire Register Offices]
*[https://www.flintshire.gov.uk/en/Resident/Registration-Service/Certificates2.aspx Requesting copies of birth, marriage and death certificates, Flintshire]
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*[https://www.wrexham.gov.uk/service/wrexham-register-office Wrexham Register Office]
*[https://www.wrexham.gov.uk/service/wrexham-register-office/requesting-copies-birth-marriage-and-death-certificates Requesting copies of birth, marriage and death certificates, Wrexham]
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*[https://www.conwy.gov.uk/en/Resident/Births-marriages-and-deaths/Contact-us-Births-Marriages-and-Deaths.aspx Conwy Register Offices]
*[https://www.conwy.gov.uk/en/Resident/Births-marriages-and-deaths/Request-Copy-Certificates/Request-Copy-Certificates.aspx Requesting copies of birth, marriage and death certificates, Conwy]
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Record Office[edit | edit source]

Denbighshire Record Office
Denbighshire Archives
The Old Gaol
46 Clwyd Street
Ruthin LL15 1HP UK
Telephone: 01824 708250
Email: archives@denbighshire.gov.uk
Website: Denbighshire Record Office

Denbighshire Record Office holds resources for the county but does not include the area administered by Conwy Borough Council. These resources include documents, manuscripts, maps and photographs and date from the twelfth to the twenty-first century. Their aim is to collect and preserve documents relating to the history of the area and to make these resources accessible to the public.

Libraries[edit | edit source]

Corwen Library and One Stop Shop
Neuadd Edeyrnion
London Road
Corwen LL21 0DR UK
Telephone: 01490 412378
Website: Corwen Library and One Stop Shop

Denbigh Library & Gallery
Hall Square
Denbigh LL16 3NU UK
Telephone: 01824 708204
Email: llyfrgell.dinbych@sirddinbych.gov.uk
Website: Denbigh Library & Gallery

Llangollen Library and One Stop Shop
The Chapel<br<19-21 Castle St
Llangollen LL20 8NU UK
Telephone: 1978 869600
Website: Llangollen Library and One Stop Shop

Prestatyn Library
21 Kings' Ave
Prestatyn LL19 9LH UK
Telephone: 1745 854841
Website: Prestatyn Library

Rhuddlan Library and One Stop Shop
Vicarage Lane
Rhuddlan LL18 2UE UK
Telephone: 01745 590719
Website: Rhuddlan Library and One Stop Shop

Ruthin Library
Record St
Ruthin LL15 1DS UK
Telephone: 1824 705274
Email: llyfrgell.dinbych@sirddinbych.gov.uk
Website: Ruthin Library

St Asaph Library and One Stop Shop
The Roe
Saint Asaph LL17 0LU UK
Telephone: 1745 582253
Website: St Asaph Library and One Stop Shop

Museums[edit | edit source]

Denbigh Museum (Amgueddfa Dinbych)
Grove Road
Denbigh LL16 3UU UK
Telephone: 01745 814323
Email: llyrw@swaynejohnson.com
Website: Denbigh Museum

Denbigh Museum is a new museum with the purpose of covering a variety of historical periods ranging from Neolithic right up until the present day. The museum will become the home of a large collection of items relating to the former North Wales Hospital as well as a variety of local artefacts.

Llangollen Museum
5 Parade St
Llangollen LL20 8NY UK
Telephone: 01978 862862
Email: enquiries@llangollenmuseum.org.uk
Website: Llangollen Museum

Discover a little of the fascinating history of this unique area in the borderlands of Wales. The Llangollen Museum site will let you find out about the people and places, stories myths and legends, shops and businesses, and many other aspects of the history.

Rhyl Museum
Church Street
Rhyl LL18 3AA UK
Telephone: 01745 353 814
Email: heritage@denbighshire.gov.uk
Website: Rhyl Museum

Stroll down an Edwardian 'pier', peek into old-fashioned kiosks, and discover more about the personalities who shaped Rhyl.

Archives[edit | edit source]

Denbighshire Archives
The Old Gaol
46 Clwyd Street
Ruthin LL15 1HP UKL
Telephone: 01824 708250
Email: archives@denbighshire.gov.uk
Website: Denbighshire Archives

We collect historical records relating to Denbighshire, and preserve them for future generations. We hold a wide range of original records, including registers of baptisms, burials and marriages, newspapers, photographs, maps, court records, deeds, trade directories, and more. Our records date from the twelfth to the twenty-first century.
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