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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. | [[Image:Archives_and_Libraries.jpg|thumb|right|230x165px|Archives Collection]]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''' | ||
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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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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.) | ||