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*[[East Riding of Yorkshire Archives and Libraries]]
*[[East Riding of Yorkshire Archives and_Libraries]]
*[[West Yorkshire Archives and Libraries]]
*[[West Yorkshire Archives and Libraries]]
*[[North Yorkshire Archives and Libraries]]
*[[North Yorkshire Archives and Libraries]]
*[[South Yorkshire Archives and Libraries]]
*[[South Yorkshire Archives and Libraries]]
*[[Tees Valley Archives and Libraries]]
==Archives==
==Archives==
*[https://www.wyjs.org.uk/archive-service/ '''West Yorkshire Archive Service''']
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== Libraries ==
== Libraries ==
*[https://www.bradford.gov.uk/libraries/find-your-local-library/find-your-local-library/ '''Bradford Council Libraries List''']
*[https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/v2/residents/leisure-and-culture/local-history-and-heritage/local-studies-and-family-history-libraries '''Local studies and family history in Calderdale libraries''']
*[http://www.kirkleeslibraries.co.uk/locations/ '''Kirklees Council Libraries List''']
*[https://www.leeds.gov.uk/libraries '''Leeds Council Libraries List''']
*[https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/libraries-and-local-history/your-local-library '''Wakefield Council Libraries List''']
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Email: [mailto:castlefordlibrary@wakefield.gov.uk castlefordlibrary@wakefield.gov.uk]<br>
Email: [mailto:castlefordlibrary@wakefield.gov.uk castlefordlibrary@wakefield.gov.uk]<br>
[http://www.wakefield.gov.uk/libraries-and-local-history/your-local-library/castleford-forum-library-and-museum Website]
[http://www.wakefield.gov.uk/libraries-and-local-history/your-local-library/castleford-forum-library-and-museum Website]
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'''Halifax Central Library and Archives'''<br>Northgate<br>Halifax, West Yorkshire HX1 1UN UK<br>Telephone: 1422 392630<br>
'''Halifax Central Library'''<br>Northgate<br>Halifax, West Yorkshire HX1 1UN UK<br>Telephone: 1422 392630<br>
Email: [mailto:libraries@calderdale.gov.uk libraries@calderdale.gov.uk]<br>
Email: [mailto:libraries@calderdale.gov.uk libraries@calderdale.gov.uk]<br>
[https://www.visitcalderdale.com/see-and-do/services-and-information/halifax-central-library-archive/ Website]
[https://www.visitcalderdale.com/see-and-do/services-and-information/halifax-central-library-archive/ Website]
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'''Leeds Central Library'''<br>Municipal Buildings<br>Calverley Street<br>Leeds, West Yorkshire LS1 3AB UK<br>Telephone: 0113 378 5005<br>
'''Leeds Central Library'''<br>Municipal Buildings<br>Calverley Street<br>Leeds, West Yorkshire LS1 3AB UK<br>Telephone: 0113 378 5005<br>
Email: [mailto:libraryenquiries@leeds.gov.uk libraryenquiries@leeds.gov.uk]<br>
Email: [mailto:libraryenquiries@leeds.gov.uk libraryenquiries@leeds.gov.uk]<br>
[http://www.leeds.gov.uk/leisure/Pages/Central-library.aspx Website]<br>
[http://www.leeds.gov.uk/leisure/Pages/Central-library.aspx Website]
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'''Pontefract Library'''<br>Market Pl<br>Pontefract, West Yorkshire WF8 1BD UK<br>Telephone: 1977 727692<br>
'''Pontefract Library'''<br>Market Pl<br>Pontefract, West Yorkshire WF8 1BD UK<br>Telephone: 1977 727692<br>
Email: [mailto:pontefractlibrary@wakefield.gov.uk pontefractlibrary@wakefield.gov.uk]<br>
Email: [mailto:pontefractlibrary@wakefield.gov.uk pontefractlibrary@wakefield.gov.uk]<br>
[https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/libraries-and-local-history/your-local-library/pontefract-library Website]
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'''Wakefield Library'''<br>Burton St<br>Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF1 2EB UK<br>Telephone: 1924 305376<br>
'''Wakefield Library'''<br>Burton St<br>Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF1 2EB UK<br>Telephone: 1924 305376<br>
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Email: [mailto:city.museum@leeds.gov.uk city.museum@leeds.gov.uk]<br>
Email: [mailto:city.museum@leeds.gov.uk city.museum@leeds.gov.uk]<br>
[http://www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries/Pages/Leeds-City-Museum.aspx Website]
[http://www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries/Pages/Leeds-City-Museum.aspx Website]
==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.
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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/wry.html Civil Registration Districts in Yorkshire West Riding].
'''Tolson Museum'''<br>Ravensknowle Park<br>Wakefield Road<br>Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD5 8DJ UK<br>Telephone: 1484 223240<br>
Email: [mailto:tolson.museum@kirklees.gov.uk tolson.museum@kirklees.gov.uk]<br>
[http://www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/museums-galleries-history/tolson-museum.aspx Website]
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'''Wakefield Museum'''<br>3 Burton St<br>Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF1 2DD UK<br>Telephone: 1924 305356<br>
Email: [mailto:museums@wakefield.gov.uk museums@wakefield.gov.uk]<br>
[https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/events-and-culture/museums/wakefield-museum Website]


===Ordering Birth, Marriage, or Death Certificates===
*[https://www.bradford.gov.uk/births-deaths-marriages-and-civil-partnerships/certificates/get-a-copy-certificate/ '''Bradford Council Copy Certificates''']
*[https://calderdale.gov.uk/v2/residents/community-and-living/births-marriages-and-deaths/copy-certificates '''Calderdale Council Copy Certificates''']
*[https://www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/certificates/order-a-copy-certificate.aspx '''Kirklees Council Copy Certificates''']
*[https://www.leeds.gov.uk/births-deaths-and-marriages/certificates/order-copy-certificates '''Leeds Council Copy Certificates''']
*[https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/births-marriages-deaths/ordering-certificate '''Wakefield Council Copy Certificates''']
===Contact Information for Register Offices===
*[https://www.bradford.gov.uk/births-deaths-marriages-and-civil-partnerships/approved-premises/bradford-and-keighley-register-office-ceremony-suite/ '''Bradford and Keighley Register Office''']
*[https://calderdale.gov.uk/v2/residents/community-and-living/births-marriages-and-deaths/calderdale-registration-service '''Calderdale Registration Service''']
*[https://www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/register-offices/register-offices.aspx '''Kirklees Register Offices''']
*[https://www.facebook.com/leedsregisteroffice/ '''Leeds Register Office''']
*[https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/births-marriages-deaths/contact-registry-offices '''Wakefield Registry Offices''']
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Revision as of 14:00, 26 February 2023

Yorkshire Wiki Topics
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Beginning Research
Record Types
Yorkshire Background
Local Research Resources

Archives[edit | edit source]

West Yorkshire History Centre - Wakefield Archive Service
Nepshaw Lane South
Morley
Leeds, West Yorkshire LS27 7JQ UK
Telephone: 0113 3939788
Email: leeds@wyjs.org.uk
Website


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


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


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

Leeds Archives
Nepshaw Lane South
Morley
Leeds, West Yorkshire LS27 7JQ UK
Telephone: 0113 3939788
Email: leeds@wyjs.org.uk
Website


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


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

Libraries[edit | edit source]

Bradford City Library
9 Aldermanbury
Centenary Square
Bradford, West Yorkshire BD1 1SD UK
Telephone: 1274 433600
Email: city.library@bradford.gov.uk
Website


Castleford Forum Library and Museum
Carlton St
Castleford, West Yorkshire WF10 1BB UK
Telephone: 01977 722085
Email: castlefordlibrary@wakefield.gov.uk
Website


Halifax Central Library
Northgate
Halifax, West Yorkshire HX1 1UN UK
Telephone: 1422 392630
Email: libraries@calderdale.gov.uk
Website

Leeds Central Library
Municipal Buildings
Calverley Street
Leeds, West Yorkshire LS1 3AB UK
Telephone: 0113 378 5005
Email: libraryenquiries@leeds.gov.uk
Website

Pontefract Library
Market Pl
Pontefract, West Yorkshire WF8 1BD UK
Telephone: 1977 727692
Email: pontefractlibrary@wakefield.gov.uk
Website


Wakefield Library
Burton St
Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF1 2EB UK
Telephone: 1924 305376
Email: wakefieldlibrarymuseum@wakefield.gov.uk
Website

Museums[edit | edit source]

For a long list of West Yorkshire museums, go to List of museums in West Yorkshire in Wikipedia.


Leeds City Museum
Millennium Square
Leeds, West Yorkshire LS2 8BH UK
Telephone: 113 2243732
Email: city.museum@leeds.gov.uk
Website


Tolson Museum
Ravensknowle Park
Wakefield Road
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD5 8DJ UK
Telephone: 1484 223240
Email: tolson.museum@kirklees.gov.uk
Website


Wakefield Museum
3 Burton St
Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF1 2DD UK
Telephone: 1924 305356
Email: museums@wakefield.gov.uk
Website