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The National Library of Wales houses '''church, nonconformist, court, probate, census, tax, land records, newspapers, maps, photographs, pictures and many private archive and manuscript collections'''. You must have a [https://www.library.wales/visit/before-your-visit/readers-ticket reader’s ticket] to use the collections. However, the ticket may be obtained as you enter the library or by [https://www.library.wales/visit/before-your-visit/readers-ticket applying online.] | The National Library of Wales houses '''church, nonconformist, court, probate, census, tax, land records, newspapers, maps, photographs, pictures and many private archive and manuscript collections'''. You must have a [https://www.library.wales/visit/before-your-visit/readers-ticket reader’s ticket] to use the collections. However, the ticket may be obtained as you enter the library or by [https://www.library.wales/visit/before-your-visit/readers-ticket applying online.] | ||
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===Archive Directory=== | |||
[https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/find-an-archive/ '''Find an archive in the UK and beyond'''] Links to 2,341 archives listed in The National Archives. 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. | |||
==County Archives, Libraries, Museums, and Record Offices== | ==County Archives, Libraries, Museums, and Record Offices== | ||
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*[[Pembrokeshire Archives and Libraries]] | *[[Pembrokeshire Archives and Libraries]] | ||
*[[Radnorshire Archives and Libraries]] | *[[Radnorshire Archives and Libraries]] | ||
==City, occupational, and ecclesiastical archives == | |||
City, occupational, and ecclesiastical archives also hold family history information. Holdings and services vary widely. | |||
*[https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/find-an-archive/ '''Find an archive in the UK and beyond'''] Links to 2,341 archives listed by The National Archives. | |||
*[https://www.cyndislist.com/uk/eng/libraries/?page=1 '''Cyndi's List'''] provides 92 links to a '''variety of archives across a wide spectrum of specialties'''. | |||
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Most newspapers have archival records that can be accessed. Unfortunately Wales no longer has a National Newspaper. However there are many local and regional newspapers, as well as on line newspapers. The following website provides lists of Local and Regional Newspapers that can be a rich source of archival information: | |||
*'''British Newspaper Archives'''<br>Colindale Avenue,<br>London NW9 5HE<br>England<br> [http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk Website]<br>[https://searcharchives.bl.uk/primo_library/libweb/action/search.do Search index for digital newspapers] | |||
==Libraries== | ==Libraries== | ||
'''British Library at St. Pancras'''<br>96 Euston Road<br>London NW1 2DB<br>England<br> | ===The British Library=== | ||
The British Library is the national repository for all published materials in England. Because its collection is so complex, usually only experienced researchers use it.<br> | |||
'''British Library at St. Pancras'''<br>96 Euston Road<br>London NW1 2DB<br>England<br> [http://www.bl.uk Website] <br>[http://explore.bl.uk/primo_library/libweb/action/search.do?vid=BLVU1 Search the main catalogue]<br> | |||
[https://searcharchives.bl.uk/primo_library/libweb/action/search.do Explore Archives and Manuscripts] | |||
===Guildhall Library=== | |||
Guildhall Library has many guild (occupation) and business records, kept at: | |||
'''Guildhall Library'''<br>Aldermanbury<br>London EC2P 2EJ<br>England | '''Guildhall Library'''<br>Aldermanbury<br>London EC2P 2EJ<br>England | ||
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[https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/things-to-do/history-and-heritage/guildhall-library Website]<br> | |||
[https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/things-to-do/history-and-heritage/guildhall-library/guildhall-library-collections/maritime-collections Maritime Collection] <br> | |||
[https://col.ent.sirsidynix.net.uk/client/en_GB/ghl City of London Collection] | |||
===The Society of Genealogists=== | |||
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The Society of Genealogists has extensive records from all over England. They also have the largest collection of transcribed parish registers in England. The address is: {{Wikipedia|Society of Genealogists}} | |||
'''Society of Genealogists'''<br> | '''Society of Genealogists'''<br> | ||
356 Holloway Road<br> | 356 Holloway Road<br> | ||
London N7 6PA Ehgland<br> | London N7 6PA Ehgland<br> | ||
Telephone: (020) 7251 8799 | Telephone: (020) 7251 8799 | ||
[http://www.sog.org.uk/ Website]<br>[https://www.sog.org.uk/our-collections/digital-collections-sog-data-online Online collections]<br>[https://www.sog.org.uk/our-collections/ Catalogue]<br> | |||
[https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/608065-redirection A catalogue of parish register copies in the possession of the Society of Genealogists, 1963] | |||
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=== Public Libraries === | === Public Libraries === | ||
*[https://librarytechnology.org/libraries/ukpublic/ '''Public Libraries in the United Kingdom'''] This website frequently provides a link to the online catalog of each library in the directory. <br> | *[https://librarytechnology.org/libraries/ukpublic/ '''Public Libraries in the United Kingdom'''] This website frequently provides a link to the online catalog of each library in the directory. <br> | ||
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==Museums== | ==Museums== | ||
*[ | *[http://evwat.co.uk Ebbw Vale Works Museum], Unit 15 Cwm Draw Industrial Estate, Newtown, Ebbw Vale NP23 5AE Telephone: 01495 350941 Email: ev_works_at@btinternet.com | ||
::The archive contains a large number of legal and estate documents dating back to the 17th century, including the original agreements on farmland purchases for building the first furnaces and documents relating to the acquisition of ironworks and collieries during the periods of industrial expansion. The collection also has information relating to the mineral rights, water reserves, maps, plans, balance sheets, minutes of shareholder's Annual General Meetings and records on the development of processes and products, staffing and the changing skills of the personnel of the works. | ::The archive contains a large number of legal and estate documents dating back to the 17th century, including the original agreements on farmland purchases for building the first furnaces and documents relating to the acquisition of ironworks and collieries during the periods of industrial expansion. The collection also has information relating to the mineral rights, water reserves, maps, plans, balance sheets, minutes of shareholder's Annual General Meetings and records on the development of processes and products, staffing and the changing skills of the personnel of the works. | ||
==Record Offices== | ==Record Offices== | ||
===General Register Office=== | |||
{{main|General Register Office for England and Wales}} | |||
*[https://www.gov.uk/research-family-history Research your family history using the General Register Office] Gov.UK guide.<br> | *[https://www.gov.uk/research-family-history Research your family history using the General Register Office] Gov.UK guide.<br> | ||
The [http://www.gro.gov.uk/ General Register Office] (part of the Identity and Passport Service) houses government birth, marriage, and death certificates from 1 July 1837 to the present for all of England and Wales. Copies may be obtained either online or by post from the General Register Office or from the local register office where the event was registered. | The [http://www.gro.gov.uk/ General Register Office] (part of the Identity and Passport Service) houses government birth, marriage, and death certificates from 1 July 1837 to the present for all of England and Wales. Copies may be obtained either online or by post from the General Register Office or from the local register office where the event was registered. | ||
=== Ordering certificates === | ==== Ordering certificates ==== | ||
'''Postal address:'''</br> | '''Postal address:'''</br> | ||
'''Certificate Services Section''' </br> | '''Certificate Services Section''' </br> | ||
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Southport PR8 2JD England<br> | Southport PR8 2JD England<br> | ||
Email: {{email|certificate.services@gro.gsi.gov.uk}}</br> | |||
Website: [https://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/certificates/default.asp Certificate ordering service]</br> | |||
Telephone: +44 (0)300 123 1837 (8am to 8pm Monday to Friday. Saturday 9am to 4pm)</br> | Telephone: +44 (0)300 123 1837 (8am to 8pm Monday to Friday. Saturday 9am to 4pm)</br> | ||
[https://www. | === County Record Offices === | ||
See [[England Archives and Libraries#County Archives, Libraries, Museums, and Record Offices|'''County Archives, Libraries, Museums, and Record Offices''']], above for links to an Archives and Libraries Wiki article for each county .<br> | |||
*In England each, county has one or more offices that house records about the particular county. Records of genealogical value in these offices include '''land records, church records, taxation records, probate records, miscellaneous indexes, and collections.''' | |||
*Some county record offices have '''personal or place-name indexes''' to some of the records in their collection. | |||
*County record offices are open to the public. Some require a reader’s ticket. | |||
*If you write for information, '''be as concise as possible'''. The offices are small and have limited staff, so you may have to wait a few weeks for a reply. | |||
*If staff members are unable to search their records, you may ask for a list of record agents who can search the records for you. | |||
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'''Reference books giving addresses and maps locating county record offices:'''<br> | |||
*Gibson, J.S.W. and Pamela Peskett. ''Record Offices--How to Find Them''. [England]: Federation of Family History Societies, c1987. {{FSC|607503|item|disp=FS Library Collection}}. [https://www.worldcat.org/title/51113107 WorldCat]. | |||
*Church, Rosemary, and Jean Cole. ''In and Around Record Repositories in Great Britain and Ireland''. 3rd ed. Huntingdon, Cambridge: Family Tree Magazine, 1992. (FS Library book {{FSC|581871|title-id|disp=942 J54cj}}; computer number 0673604.) This gives street and mailing addresses and maps showing the locations of offices. [https://www.worldcat.org/title/43539018 WorldCat]. | |||
*''Record Repositories in Great Britain: A Geographical Guide''. 10th ed. London: Her Majesty’s Stationery Office, 1997. (FS Library book {{FSC|970173|title-id|disp=942 J54r}} 1999; computer number 0638954.) This gives street and mailing addresses of the repositories, along with their telephone numbers, e-mail addresses, and Internet sites. [https://www.worldcat.org/title/10270475 WorldCat]. | |||
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*Moulton, Joy Wade. '''''Genealogical Resources in English Repositories'''''. Columbus, Ohio: Hampton House, 1988. Supplement published 1992. (FS Library book {{FSC|595603|title-id|disp=942 J54m}}; computer number 0469640.) (BYU FS Library book '''CS 414 .X1 M94 1996.''') This book contains addresses and describes the holdings of county record offices, genealogical and family history societies, and other repositories. Maps of repository locations are included. | *Moulton, Joy Wade. '''''Genealogical Resources in English Repositories'''''. Columbus, Ohio: Hampton House, 1988. Supplement published 1992. (FS Library book {{FSC|595603|title-id|disp=942 J54m}}; computer number 0469640.) (BYU FS Library book '''CS 414 .X1 M94 1996.''') This book contains addresses and describes the holdings of county record offices, genealogical and family history societies, and other repositories. Maps of repository locations are included. | ||
*Tallon, Maura. {{FSC|273990|title-id|disp=''Church in Wales: Diocesan libraries''}} Item 8 on film. | *Tallon, Maura. {{FSC|273990|title-id|disp=''Church in Wales: Diocesan libraries''}} Item 8 on film. | ||
==Inventories, Registers, Catalogs, and Schedules== | |||
Most archives have publications that describe their collections and how to use them. If possible, study these guides before you visit or use the records so you can use your time more effectively. Many published inventories, guides, catalogs, and directories for archives and libraries are listed in the FamilySearch Catalog under: | |||
;[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&query=%2Bsubject_id%3A349657 '''WALES - ARCHIVES AND LIBRARIES - INVENTORIES, REGISTERS, CATALOGS'''] | |||
;'''WALES, [COUNTY] - ARCHIVES AND LIBRARIES - INVENTORIES, REGISTERS, CATALOGS''' | |||
;'''WALES, [COUNTY], [CITY] - ARCHIVES AND LIBRARIES - INVENTORIES, REGISTERS, CATALOGS''' | |||
;[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&query=%2Bsubject_id%3A351989 '''GREAT BRITAIN-ARCHIVES AND LIBRARIES-INVENTORIES, REGISTERS, CATALOGS-INDEXES'''] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Archives[edit | edit source]
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National Library of Wales |
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The National Library of Wales houses church, nonconformist, court, probate, census, tax, land records, newspapers, maps, photographs, pictures and many private archive and manuscript collections. You must have a reader’s ticket to use the collections. However, the ticket may be obtained as you enter the library or by applying online. |
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The National Archives
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Archive Directory[edit | edit source]
Find an archive in the UK and beyond Links to 2,341 archives listed in The National Archives. 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.
County Archives, Libraries, Museums, and Record Offices[edit | edit source]
Here you will find links to Wiki articles providing information and links to archives, libraries, museums, and record offices at the county level:
- Anglesey Archives and Libraries
- Breconshire Archives and Libraries
- Caernarfonshire Archives and Libraries
- Cardiganshire Archives and Libraries
- Carmarthenshire Archives and Libraries
- Denbighshire Archives and Libraries
- Flintshire Archives and Libraries
- Glamorgan Archives and Libraries
- Merionethshire Archives and Libraries
- Monmouthshire Archives and Libraries
- Montgomeryshire Archives and Libraries
- Pembrokeshire Archives and Libraries
- Radnorshire Archives and Libraries
City, occupational, and ecclesiastical archives[edit | edit source]
City, occupational, and ecclesiastical archives also hold family history information. Holdings and services vary widely.
- Find an archive in the UK and beyond Links to 2,341 archives listed by The National Archives.
- Cyndi's List provides 92 links to a variety of archives across a wide spectrum of specialties.
Most newspapers have archival records that can be accessed. Unfortunately Wales no longer has a National Newspaper. However there are many local and regional newspapers, as well as on line newspapers. The following website provides lists of Local and Regional Newspapers that can be a rich source of archival information:
- British Newspaper Archives
Colindale Avenue,
London NW9 5HE
England
Website
Search index for digital newspapers
Libraries[edit | edit source]
The British Library[edit | edit source]
The British Library is the national repository for all published materials in England. Because its collection is so complex, usually only experienced researchers use it.
British Library at St. Pancras
96 Euston Road
London NW1 2DB
England
Website
Search the main catalogue
Explore Archives and Manuscripts
Guildhall Library[edit | edit source]
Guildhall Library has many guild (occupation) and business records, kept at:
Guildhall Library
Aldermanbury
London EC2P 2EJ
England
Website
Maritime Collection
City of London Collection
The Society of Genealogists[edit | edit source]
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The Society of Genealogists has extensive records from all over England. They also have the largest collection of transcribed parish registers in England. The address is:
Society of Genealogists |
Public Libraries[edit | edit source]
- Public Libraries in the United Kingdom This website frequently provides a link to the online catalog of each library in the directory.
Public libraries collect many published sources such as local histories, city directories, maps, newspapers, family histories, and parish registers.
Museums[edit | edit source]
- Ebbw Vale Works Museum, Unit 15 Cwm Draw Industrial Estate, Newtown, Ebbw Vale NP23 5AE Telephone: 01495 350941 Email: ev_works_at@btinternet.com
- The archive contains a large number of legal and estate documents dating back to the 17th century, including the original agreements on farmland purchases for building the first furnaces and documents relating to the acquisition of ironworks and collieries during the periods of industrial expansion. The collection also has information relating to the mineral rights, water reserves, maps, plans, balance sheets, minutes of shareholder's Annual General Meetings and records on the development of processes and products, staffing and the changing skills of the personnel of the works.
Record Offices[edit | edit source]
General Register Office[edit | edit source]
- Main article: General Register Office for England and Wales
The General Register Office (part of the Identity and Passport Service) houses government birth, marriage, and death certificates from 1 July 1837 to the present for all of England and Wales. Copies may be obtained either online or by post from the General Register Office or from the local register office where the event was registered.
Ordering certificates[edit | edit source]
Postal address:
Certificate Services Section
General Register Office
PO Box 2
Southport PR8 2JD England
Email: certificate.services@gro.gsi.gov.uk
Website: Certificate ordering service
Telephone: +44 (0)300 123 1837 (8am to 8pm Monday to Friday. Saturday 9am to 4pm)
County Record Offices[edit | edit source]
See County Archives, Libraries, Museums, and Record Offices, above for links to an Archives and Libraries Wiki article for each county .
- In England each, county has one or more offices that house records about the particular county. Records of genealogical value in these offices include land records, church records, taxation records, probate records, miscellaneous indexes, and collections.
- Some county record offices have personal or place-name indexes to some of the records in their collection.
- County record offices are open to the public. Some require a reader’s ticket.
- If you write for information, be as concise as possible. The offices are small and have limited staff, so you may have to wait a few weeks for a reply.
- If staff members are unable to search their records, you may ask for a list of record agents who can search the records for you.
Reference books giving addresses and maps locating county record offices:
- Gibson, J.S.W. and Pamela Peskett. Record Offices--How to Find Them. [England]: Federation of Family History Societies, c1987. FS Library Collection. WorldCat.
- Church, Rosemary, and Jean Cole. In and Around Record Repositories in Great Britain and Ireland. 3rd ed. Huntingdon, Cambridge: Family Tree Magazine, 1992. (FS Library book 942 J54cj; computer number 0673604.) This gives street and mailing addresses and maps showing the locations of offices. WorldCat.
- Record Repositories in Great Britain: A Geographical Guide. 10th ed. London: Her Majesty’s Stationery Office, 1997. (FS Library book 942 J54r 1999; computer number 0638954.) This gives street and mailing addresses of the repositories, along with their telephone numbers, e-mail addresses, and Internet sites. WorldCat.
General Guides[edit | edit source]
Some guides to English archives and libraries are:
- Foster, Janet, and Julia Sheppard. British Archives: A Guide to Archive Resources in the United Kingdom. 3rd ed. New York: Stockton Press Ltd., 1995. (FS Library book 942 J54f 1995; computer number 0763911.) (BYU FS Library book CD 1040 .F67 2001 4th ed.) This guide lists addresses, major records, and publications of various repositories in the United Kingdom. It is indexed by county and by type of collection.
- Iredale, David. Enjoying Archives: What They Are, Where to Find Them, How to Use Them. Chichester, Sussex: Phillimore & Co. Ltd., 1985. (FS Library book 942 A5i 1985; computer number 0183662.) This guide describes the heritage of documents in Great Britain and a few of the archives where documents are stored. It explains the work of the county record office, how the staff preserves manuscripts, and a method for reading old records.
- Moulton, Joy Wade. Genealogical Resources in English Repositories. Columbus, Ohio: Hampton House, 1988. Supplement published 1992. (FS Library book 942 J54m; computer number 0469640.) (BYU FS Library book CS 414 .X1 M94 1996.) This book contains addresses and describes the holdings of county record offices, genealogical and family history societies, and other repositories. Maps of repository locations are included.
- Tallon, Maura. Church in Wales: Diocesan libraries Item 8 on film.
Inventories, Registers, Catalogs, and Schedules[edit | edit source]
Most archives have publications that describe their collections and how to use them. If possible, study these guides before you visit or use the records so you can use your time more effectively. Many published inventories, guides, catalogs, and directories for archives and libraries are listed in the FamilySearch Catalog under:
- WALES, [COUNTY] - ARCHIVES AND LIBRARIES - INVENTORIES, REGISTERS, CATALOGS
- WALES, [COUNTY], [CITY] - ARCHIVES AND LIBRARIES - INVENTORIES, REGISTERS, CATALOGS
References[edit | edit source]
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