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== Archives == | == Archives == | ||
*'''For a list of archives and libraries on the national level, go to the [[Northern Ireland Archives and Libraries]] page.'''<br> | *'''For a list of archives and libraries on the national level, go to the [[Northern Ireland Archives and Libraries]] page.'''<br> | ||
*For FamilySearch images and indexes of Ireland records found in archives, see [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/list?ec=region%3AIreland%2CplaceId%3A1927084%2Cregion%3AUnited%20Kingdom%20and%20Ireland&fcs=placeId%3A1927084&offset=10 '''Ireland Historical Collections'''] and [https://www.familysearch.org/records/images/search-results?page=1&place=260453 '''Images: Londonderry, Ireland]'''.<br> | *For FamilySearch images and indexes of Ireland records found in archives, see [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/list?ec=region%3AIreland%2CplaceId%3A1927084%2Cregion%3AUnited%20Kingdom%20and%20Ireland&fcs=placeId%3A1927084&offset=10 '''Ireland Historical Collections'''] and [https://www.familysearch.org/records/images/search-results?page=1&place=260453 '''Images: Londonderry Down, Ireland]'''.<br> | ||
Northern Ireland is divided into 11 districts for local government purposes. In Northern Ireland, local councils do not carry out the same range of functions as those in the rest of the United Kingdom. Their functions include planning, waste and recycling services, leisure and community services, building control and local economic and cultural development. Therefore, these districts do not manage archives and libraries.<ref>"Local government in Northern Ireland", in Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Local_government_in_Northern_Ireland, accessed 31 March 2023.</ref> | Northern Ireland is divided into 11 districts for local government purposes. In Northern Ireland, local councils do not carry out the same range of functions as those in the rest of the United Kingdom. Their functions include planning, waste and recycling services, leisure and community services, building control and local economic and cultural development. Therefore, these districts do not manage archives and libraries.<ref>"Local government in Northern Ireland", in Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Local_government_in_Northern_Ireland, accessed 31 March 2023.</ref> | ||
== Libraries == | == Libraries == | ||
'''Cultural Heritage Collection, County Londonderry'''<br> | '''Cultural Heritage Collection, County Londonderry'''<br> | ||
Derry Central Library<br> | Derry Central Library<br> | ||
35m Foyle Street<br> | 35m Foyle Street<br> | ||
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Telephone: 028 7122 9990<br> | Telephone: 028 7122 9990<br> | ||
E-mail: derrycentral.library@librariesni.org.uk<br> | |||
[https://www.librariesni.org.uk/media/qcqjgvsd/derry-heritage-leaflet.pdf Local Studies Derry Central Library]<br> | [https://www.librariesni.org.uk/media/qcqjgvsd/derry-heritage-leaflet.pdf Local Studies Derry Central Library]<br> | ||
:The collection covers all aspects of Irish life from the earliest times to the present day. Specific emphasis is given to Ulster and in particular County Derry/Londonderry and Donegal. | :The collection covers all aspects of Irish life from the earliest times to the present day. Specific emphasis is given to Ulster and in particular County Derry/Londonderry and Donegal. | ||
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[https://www.nifhs.org/resources/miscellaneous-records/index_to_family_trees/ Family Trees and Books about Families]<br> | [https://www.nifhs.org/resources/miscellaneous-records/index_to_family_trees/ Family Trees and Books about Families]<br> | ||
:Many Members contribute to our Transcribing and Indexing Projects. Some compilations of records, as books or CDs, are available in our online Shop. The Transcribed Records fall into the categories: Church Records, Graveyard Records and Newspaper Records. Many of these are only available in the Library. | :Many Members contribute to our Transcribing and Indexing Projects. Some compilations of records, as books or CDs, are available in our online Shop. The Transcribed Records fall into the categories: Church Records, Graveyard Records and Newspaper Records. Many of these are only available in the Library. | ||
== Museums == | == Museums == | ||
'''Green Lane Museum'''<br>41 Dogleap Road<br>Roe Valley Country Park<br>Limavady BT49 9NN UK<br>Telephone: 028 7776 0650<br> | |||
Email: [mailto:tourism@rvacc.co.uk tourism@rvacc.co.uk]<br>Email #2: [mailto:information@rvacc.co.uk information@rvacc.co.uk]<br> | |||
Website: [https://discovernorthernireland.com/Green-Lane-Museum-Limavady-P3535/ Green Lane Museum]<br> | |||
Website #2: [https://www.causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk/see-do/arts_museums/museums-services/ballycastle-heritage-trail Green Lane Museum]<br> | |||
Website #3: [https://www.facebook.com/limavadymuseum/ Green Lane Museum] | |||
:Step back in time by visiting the Green Lane Museum, located at the Roe Valley Country Park, approximately one mile from Limavady. Here, the visitor can view historical exhibits relating to the linen and agricultural industries from a bygone age and experience the true flavour of days gone by in Limavady. | |||
'''Tower Museum'''<br>Union Hall<br>Derry City UK<br>Telephone: 028 7137 2411<br>Email: [mailto:tower.reception@derrystrabane.com tower.reception@derrystrabane.com]<br> | |||
: | Website: [https://www.discoveringireland.com/vacations/the-tower-museum/ Tower Museum]<br> | ||
Website #2: [https://gitrailni.com/gitrail/the-tower-museum/?doing_wp_cron=1542325994.5011420249938964843750 Tower Museum]<br> | |||
Website #3: [https://www.facebook.com/towermuseum/photos/cahir-o-doherty-became-the-lord-of-inishowen-at-the-age-of-13-and-an-ally-to-the/911534865607792/ Tower Museum] | |||
:The exhibitions are about the Story of Derry and the Armada Shipwreck – La Trinidad Valencera. The Tower Museum also hosts a wide range of interesting, temporary exhibitions. | |||
For a list of County Londonderry museums, go to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_museums_in_Northern_Ireland List of museums in Northern Ireland] in Wikipedia. | |||
[[Category:Ireland Archives and Libraries]] | [[Category:Ireland Archives and Libraries]] | ||
[[Category:County Londonderry, Northern Ireland]] | [[Category:County Londonderry, Northern Ireland]] | ||
[[Category:Counties of Northern Ireland]] | [[Category:Counties of Northern Ireland]] | ||
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Archives[edit | edit source]
- For a list of archives and libraries on the national level, go to the Northern Ireland Archives and Libraries page.
- For FamilySearch images and indexes of Ireland records found in archives, see Ireland Historical Collections and Images: Londonderry Down, Ireland.
Northern Ireland is divided into 11 districts for local government purposes. In Northern Ireland, local councils do not carry out the same range of functions as those in the rest of the United Kingdom. Their functions include planning, waste and recycling services, leisure and community services, building control and local economic and cultural development. Therefore, these districts do not manage archives and libraries.[1]
Libraries[edit | edit source]
Cultural Heritage Collection, County Londonderry
Derry Central Library
35m Foyle Street
Derry
County Londonderry
BT48 6AL
Northern Ireland
Telephone: 028 7122 9990
E-mail: derrycentral.library@librariesni.org.uk
Local Studies Derry Central Library
- The collection covers all aspects of Irish life from the earliest times to the present day. Specific emphasis is given to Ulster and in particular County Derry/Londonderry and Donegal.
Randal Gill Library
The North of Ireland Family History Society
NIFHS Branches
Website
Clans, Biographies, Family Trees and Names
Family Trees and Books about Families
- Many Members contribute to our Transcribing and Indexing Projects. Some compilations of records, as books or CDs, are available in our online Shop. The Transcribed Records fall into the categories: Church Records, Graveyard Records and Newspaper Records. Many of these are only available in the Library.
Museums[edit | edit source]
Green Lane Museum
41 Dogleap Road
Roe Valley Country Park
Limavady BT49 9NN UK
Telephone: 028 7776 0650
Email: tourism@rvacc.co.uk
Email #2: information@rvacc.co.uk
Website: Green Lane Museum
Website #2: Green Lane Museum
Website #3: Green Lane Museum
- Step back in time by visiting the Green Lane Museum, located at the Roe Valley Country Park, approximately one mile from Limavady. Here, the visitor can view historical exhibits relating to the linen and agricultural industries from a bygone age and experience the true flavour of days gone by in Limavady.
Tower Museum
Union Hall
Derry City UK
Telephone: 028 7137 2411
Email: tower.reception@derrystrabane.com
Website: Tower Museum
Website #2: Tower Museum
Website #3: Tower Museum
- The exhibitions are about the Story of Derry and the Armada Shipwreck – La Trinidad Valencera. The Tower Museum also hosts a wide range of interesting, temporary exhibitions.
For a list of County Londonderry museums, go to List of museums in Northern Ireland in Wikipedia.
- ↑ "Local government in Northern Ireland", in Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Local_government_in_Northern_Ireland, accessed 31 March 2023.