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There are six register offices in Cumbria, in Carlisle, Kendal, Barrow, Penrith, Whitehaven and Wigton. '''Carlisle, Penrith, Whitehaven, and Wigton serve areas once part of Cumberland:''' | There are six register offices in Cumbria, in Carlisle, Kendal, Barrow, Penrith, Whitehaven and Wigton. '''Carlisle, Penrith, Whitehaven, and Wigton serve areas once part of Cumberland:''' | ||
*[https://new.cumbria.gov.uk/births-deaths-marriages-and-ceremonies/cumbria-registration-service/cumbria-register-offices '''Cumbria Register Offices:'''] Clickable map with links to contact information. | *[https://new.cumbria.gov.uk/births-deaths-marriages-and-ceremonies/cumbria-registration-service/cumbria-register-offices '''Cumbria Register Offices:'''] Clickable map with links to contact information. | ||
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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, in Cumberland, see [https://www.ukbmd.org.uk/reg/CUL.html UKBMD: Registration Districts in Cumberland]. | |||
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Revision as of 16:56, 12 February 2023
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Cumberland is a historic county (shire) which has become part of Cumbria.
Archives[edit | edit source]
Cumbria Archive Service has four Archive Centres. The Cumbria Archives Service map shows areas of Cumbria covered by each office.
The Archive Service cares for parish registers, other church records, wills, electoral registers, maps and plans, poor law records, title deeds, and photographs. The archives of many families, businesses, local authorities, solicitors, societies and schools also help form a fascinating record of all aspects of life in the county. [1]
Carlisle (Cumberland) Archive and Local Studies Centre
Lady Gillford's House
Petteril Bank Rd
Carlisle, Cumbria CA1 3AJ UK
Telephone: 01228 227 284
Email:carlisle.archives@cumbria.gov.uk
Website
- Original documents from the twelfth century to the present day, relating to the part of the historic county of Cumberland which is north of the River Derwent
- The areas around Carlisle, Keswick, Penrith and Maryport are amongst those for which material is available.
- These include:
- Church of England Parishes
- Nonconformist Churches
- Local Authorities
- Diocese of Carlisle
- Dean and Chapter of Carlisle Cathedral
- Schools
- Businesses and Industries
- Families and Landed Estates
- Civil Parishes
- Solicitors
- Societies
- Official records[2]
Whitehaven Archive and Local Studies Centre
Scotch St.
Whitehaven, Cumbria CA28 7NL UK
Telephone: 01946 506 420
Email:whitehaven.archives@cumbria.gov.uk
Website
- Original historical documents dating from the twelfth century to the present day relating to the area of West Cumbria bounded by the River Derwent in the North and the River Duddon in the South.
- The areas around Workington, Cockermouth, and Whitehaven are amongst those for which material is available.
- These include:
- Businesses and Industries
- Church of England Parishes
- Civil Parishes
- Landed Estates, Solicitors, Societies.
- Local Authorities
- Nonconformist Churches
- Official records
- Schools
- Shipping registers and crew lists[3]
Libraries[edit | edit source]
Museums[edit | edit source]
Record Offices[edit | edit source]
- Births, deaths, marriages and ceremonies for all of Cumbria.
- Order a copy of a certificate
There are six register offices in Cumbria, in Carlisle, Kendal, Barrow, Penrith, Whitehaven and Wigton. Carlisle, Penrith, Whitehaven, and Wigton serve areas once part of Cumberland:
- Cumbria Register Offices: Clickable map with links to contact information.
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, in Cumberland, see UKBMD: Registration Districts in Cumberland.
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- ↑ "Cumbria Archive Service - Archive Centres", Cumbria County Council, https://www.cumbria.gov.uk/archives/archivecentres/default.asp, accessed 11 February 2023.
- ↑ "Sources available at this archive centre", Carlisle Archive Centre, https://www.cumbria.gov.uk/archives/archivecentres/cac.asp, accessed 12 February 2023.
- ↑ "Sources available at this archive centre", Whitehaven Archive Centre, https://www.cumbria.gov.uk/archives/archivecentres/whalsc.asp, accessed 12 February 2023.