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This article describes the services and resources available at a FamilySearch Centre, a branch facility of the FamilySearch Library.

The Harrogate FamilySearch Centre serves the area of North Yorkshire containing the towns of Knaresborough, Harrogate, Wetherby, Ripon & Thirsk. It is a relatively small Centre with limited resources, so it is important to make an appointment to reserve equipment for your use.
We have a small team of enthusiastic volunteers to assist you in your research endeavours.

Centre Contacts and Hours[edit | edit source]

Location Map:

Website

Address:

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 10 Wetherby Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England HG2 7SA United Kingdom
This is not a mailing address. Due to limited staff, FamilySearch Centres are unable to respond to mail inquiries.
Entrance is via green gates to the back-porch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Chapel. Car parking is available on the Church grounds. You may need to ring the bell for entrance to the FamilySearch Centre.

Phone:

+44 (0)1423-886537

E-mail:

UK_Harrogate@familyhistorymail.org

Open Hours:

By Appointment only: Wednesday/ Thursday 7:00pm - 9:00pm and other days and times dependent on availability of volunteers.
Please telephone and leave a message on the answerphone/ or email your contact information. One of our volunteers will call you back to make an appointment.

COVID-19 Precautions:

Mask Wearing is currently discretionary (Please bring your own mask or face-covering with you)
Sanitising of Hands on entry is requested (solution supplied)
Staff will sanitise surfaces, in addition to ventilating the room.
If before or after an appointment at the Centre you test positive for Covid-19, we would kindly ask if you could let the Centre know.
Thank you for your understanding!

Holiday Schedule:

Closed during the Great Yorkshire Show week (Week beginning Monday 8th July 2024)

Closed Saturday 23 December 2023 to Tuesday 9 January 2024 (inclusive).

Calendar and Events[edit | edit source]

2nd Thursday of the month at 2pm. The Family History Group of the University of the Third Age has a regular appointment at the Centre for its members to use the facilities. See Harrogate U3A website for contact details Website
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Class Schedule: see Church bulletin or notice board for details of classes for Church membership.

Staff Meetings[edit | edit source]

As arranged.

Centre Resources[edit | edit source]

Collections[edit | edit source]

FamilySearch Catalog: This centre has access to digital images of various films and fiche previously available through the FamilySearch Catalog ordering system, including those unavailable on home computers.
Reference Books: including; The Phillimore Atlas and Index of Parish Registers; Ancestral Trails - Hebber; Tracing Your Irish Ancestors - Grenham; A New Genealogical Atlas of Ireland - Mitchell; Tracing Your Scottish Ancestry - National Archives Publication; as well as maps, gazetteers and other texts.

Databases and Software[edit | edit source]

This centre has access to the FamilySearch Centre Portal page which gives free access in the centre to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions. Databases available are listed below:

Ancestry Institution
Findmypast.co.uk
19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive
MyHeritage Library Edition
Alexander Street Press (American Civil War)
Geneanet (Genealogy in France, Belgium, Netherlands, Sweden and Germany)
Newspapers.com
Fold3.com (Military Records)
FamNet (New Zealand Family History network)
ArkivDigital Online (Swedish Church Records & others)
American Ancestor
Paper Trail (Oregon-California Trails Association)
Puzzila

Hardware and Equipment[edit | edit source]

2 x high speed internet connected computers with networked printer/ scanner

Centre Services[edit | edit source]

On-line Film Ordering[edit | edit source]

Microfilm can no longer be ordered.

Resources in the Local Area[edit | edit source]

Harrogate & District Family History Society Website

North Yorkshire Libraries Website

Links[edit | edit source]

Using the FamilySearch Research Wiki: A comprehensive video presentation explaining the Wiki, navigating it, and some especially useful pages. Case studies demonstrate using the Wiki for genealogical research. Editing and adding articles to the Wiki are covered.

Online Genealogy Records by Location

Harrogate Advertiser (Local Newspaper) Website

Borthwick Institute for Archives Website

North Yorkshire County Council Website

West Yorkshire Archive Services Website

North Yorkshire County Record Office Website

East Riding of Yorkshire Archives & Local Studies Service (The Treasure House) Archives, family and local history

FreeBMD Civil Registration Index for England & Wales Website

General Register Office; online certificate ordering for England & Wales Website

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-The Harrogate Family History Centre serves the area of North Yorkshire containing the towns of Knaresborough, Harrogate, Wetherby, Ripon &amp; Thirsk. It is a relatively small Centre with limited resources, so it is important to make an appointment to reserve equipment for your use. <br>We have a small team of enthusiastic volunteers to assist you in your research endeavours. [[Image:Harrogate Town Centre.JPG|thumb|right|350px]]
-=== Centre Contacts and Hours  ===
+The Harrogate FamilySearch Centre serves the area of North Yorkshire containing the towns of Knaresborough, Harrogate, Wetherby, Ripon &amp; Thirsk. It is a relatively small Centre with limited resources, so it is important to make an appointment to reserve equipment for your use. <br>We have a small team of enthusiastic volunteers to assist you in your research endeavours. [[Image:Harrogate Town Centre.JPG|thumb|right|350px]]
+===Centre Contacts and Hours===
 '''Location Map:'''
-*[http://maps.google.com/?ll=53.991565,-1.516982&amp;spn=0.001744,0.003449&amp;t=h&amp;z=18&amp;vpsrc=6
+*[http://maps.google.com/?ll=53.991565,-1.516982&amp;spn=0.001744,0.003449&amp;t=h&amp;z=18&amp;vpsrc=6 Website]
 '''Address:'''
-*LDS Chapel 10 Wetherby Road Harrogate North Yorks England HG2 7SA United Kingdom
+*The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 10 Wetherby Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England '''HG2 7SA''' United Kingdom
-*This is not a mailing address. Due to limited staff, Family History Centres are unable to respond to mail inquiries.
+*This is not a mailing address. Due to limited staff, FamilySearch Centres are unable to respond to mail inquiries.
-*Entrance is via green gates to the back porch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Chapel. Car parking is available on the Church grounds. You may need to ring bell for entrance to the Family History Centre. ''<br>''
+*Entrance is via green gates to the back-porch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Chapel. Car parking is available on the Church grounds. You may need to ring the bell for entrance to the FamilySearch Centre. ''<br>''
 '''Phone:'''
-*+44 (0)1423-886537
+*<big>+44 (0)1423-886537</big>
+*
-[[Image:Harrogate LDS Chapel from the Road.JPG|thumb|right|250px]]
+[[Image:Harrogate Chapel from the Road.JPG|thumb|right|250px]]
 '''E-mail:'''
-*UK_Harrogate@ldsmail.net
+*<big>UK_Harrogate@familyhistorymail.org</big>
+'''Open Hours:'''
+*'''By Appointment only:''' Wednesday/ Thursday 7:00pm - 9:00pm and other days and times dependent on availability of volunteers.
+*'''Please telephone and leave a message on the answerphone/ or email your contact information. One of our volunteers will call you back to make an appointment.'''
-'''Open Hours:'''
-*'''Tues and Thur:''' 7:00pm - 9:00pm
+'''''<big>COVID-19 Precautions:</big>'''''
-*'''Please telephone for appointment during opening hours, or leave message on the answerphone. '''
-'''Holiday Schedule:'''
+# ''<big>Mask Wearing is currently discretionary (Please bring your own mask or face-covering with you)</big>''
+# ''<big>Sanitising of Hands on entry is requested (solution supplied)</big>''
+# ''<big>Staff will sanitise surfaces, in addition to ventilating the room.</big>''
+# ''<big>If before or after an appointment at the Centre you test positive for Covid-19, we would kindly ask if you could let the Centre know.</big>''
+# ''<big>Thank you for your understanding!</big>''
-*Closed Friday 4th July - Thursday 10th July 2014 (inclusive) Due to traffic congestion from the Tour de France &amp; The Great Yorkshire Show.
+'''Holiday Schedule:'''
-*Closed Tuesday 23rd September 2014.
-*Closed Tuesday 28th October 2014.
-'''Closed Christmas &amp; New Year Tuesday 23rd December 2014 - Thursday 1st January 2015 (inclusive)'''
+*Closed during the Great Yorkshire Show week (Week beginning Monday 8th July 2024)
-<br>
+*Closed Saturday 23 December 2023 to Tuesday 9 January 2024 (inclusive).
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-=== Calendar and Events  ===
+===Calendar and Events===
-*14th March 2015. Local &amp; Family History Day at The Pavilions of Harrogate; 10am - 4pm; organised by North Yorkshire County Records Office. The Family History Centre (FHC) will be represented at the event.
+*2nd Thursday of the month at 2pm. The Family History Group of the University of the Third Age has a regular appointment at the Centre for its members to use the facilities. See Harrogate U3A website for contact details [https://u3asites.org.uk/harrogate/groups Website]<br>.
-*27th June 2015. Yorkshire Family History Fair; Saturday; 10am - 4:30pm; Knavesmire Exhibition Centre, The Racecourse, York.&nbsp; £4.50 entrance, children under 14 free. There is usually a FamilySearch stall at this annual event. <br>[http://www.yorkshirefamilyhistoryfair.com www.yorkshirefamilyhistoryfair.com]<br>
+*Class Schedule: see Church bulletin or notice board for details of classes for Church membership.
-*2nd Thursday of the month. Meeting in the FHC of the Family History Group of the University of the Third Age at 2pm. See Harrogate U3A website for contact details [http://www.u3a-harrogate.org.uk/ www.u3a-harrogate.org.uk/]<br>
-==== Class Schedule  ====
+====Staff Meetings====
-*see Church bulletin for details of classes for Church membership.
+*As arranged.
-==== Staff Training Meetings  ====
-*Usually the 4th Thursday of each month.
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-=== Centre Resources  ===
+===Centre Resources===
-==== Collections  ====
+====Collections====
-:*[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog:'''] This centre has the ability to order/ receive any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog. See below for film ordering details.<br><br>
+:*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog:'''] This centre has access to digital images of various films and fiche previously available through the FamilySearch Catalog ordering system, including those unavailable on home computers.<br>
-:*'''Reference Books''': including;&nbsp;The Phillimore Atlas and Index of Parish Registers; Ancestral Trails - Hebber; Tracing Your Irish Ancestors - Grenham; A New Genealogical Atlas of Ireland - Mitchell; Tracing Your Scottish Ancestry - National Archives Publication; as well as maps, gazetteers and other texts.
+:*'''Reference Books''': including; The Phillimore Atlas and Index of Parish Registers; Ancestral Trails - Hebber; Tracing Your Irish Ancestors - Grenham; A New Genealogical Atlas of Ireland - Mitchell; Tracing Your Scottish Ancestry - National Archives Publication; as well as maps, gazetteers and other texts.
-==== Databases and Software  ====
+====Databases and Software====
-:<br>
+:
-'''[[FHC Portal]]''' This centre has access to the Family History Centre Portal page which gives free access in the centre to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions. Databases available are listed below:<br>
+This centre has access to the FamilySearch Centre Portal page which gives free access in the centre to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions. Databases available are listed below:<br>
-:*'''Ancestry.com'''
+:*'''Ancestry Institution'''
 :*'''Findmypast.co.uk'''
 :*'''19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive'''
-:*'''The Genealogist <br>'''
+:*'''MyHeritage Library Edition <br>'''
-:*Alexander Street Press (American Civil War) <br>
+:*Alexander Street Press (American Civil War)
-:*NewspaperArchive.com
+:*Geneanet (Genealogy in France, Belgium, Netherlands, Sweden and Germany)
-:*Fold3.com(Military Records)<br>
+:*Newspapers.com
-:*ArkivDigital Online (Swedish Church Records &amp; others)
+:*Fold3.com (Military Records)
-:*Godfrey Memorial Library
+:*FamNet (New Zealand Family History network)
-:*Heritage Quest Online (US records)<br>
+:*ArkivDigital Online (Swedish Church Records &amp; others)
-:*Historical Map Works (Library Edition)
+:*American Ancestor
 :*Paper Trail (Oregon-California Trails Association)
-:*World Vital Records
+:*Puzzila
-==== Hardware and Equipment  ====
+====Hardware and Equipment====
-:*1 x internet connected computer with printer
+:*2 x high speed internet connected computers with networked printer/ scanner
-:*1 x microfiche reader
-:*1 x microfilm reader (16mm &amp; 35mm films)
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-=== Centre Services  ===
+===Centre Services===
-==== On-line Film Ordering  ====
-Harrogate Family History Centre (FHC) is one which can receive films from the FamilySearch Catalog. The films can be obtained on loan by ordering online at&nbsp;[https://familysearch.org/films/ familysearch.org/films/]
-Should you need, volunteers at the Centre can assist with the registration process and ordering films for loan.<br>
+====On-line Film Ordering====
-=== Resources in the Local Area<br>  ===
+Microfilm can no longer be ordered.<br>
-Harrogate &amp; District Family History Society&nbsp;[http://www.hadfhs.co.uk/ www.hadfhs.co.uk/]
+===Resources in the Local Area===
-Ripon Historical Society And Family History Group&nbsp;[http://www.riponhistoricalsociety.org.uk/ www.riponhistoricalsociety.org.uk/]
+Harrogate &amp; District Family History Society [http://www.hadfhs.co.uk/ Website]
-North Yorkshire Libraries&nbsp;[http://www.northyorks.gov.uk/harrogatelibrary www.northyorks.gov.uk/harrogatelibrary]
+North Yorkshire Libraries [https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/harrogate-library Website]
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-=== Links  ===
+===Links===
-Harrogate Borough Council&nbsp;[http://www.harrogate.gov.uk www.harrogate.gov.uk]
+*[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/using-the-familysearch-research-wiki-introduction '''Using the FamilySearch Research Wiki''']: A comprehensive video presentation explaining the Wiki, navigating it, and some especially useful pages. Case studies demonstrate using the Wiki for genealogical research. Editing and adding articles to the Wiki are covered.
+<div id="fsButtons"><span class="online_records_button">[[Online Genealogy Records by Location]]</span></div><br>
-Harrogate Advertiser (Local Newspaper)&nbsp;[http://www.harrogateadvertiser.co.uk/ www.harrogateadvertiser.co.uk/]
+Harrogate Advertiser (Local Newspaper) [http://www.harrogateadvertiser.co.uk/ Website]
-Borthwick Institute for Archives&nbsp;[http://www.york.ac.uk/library/borthwick/ www.york.ac.uk/library/borthwick/]
+Borthwick Institute for Archives [http://www.york.ac.uk/borthwick/ Website]
-North Yorkshire County Council&nbsp;[http://www.northyorks.gov.uk www.northyorks.gov.uk]
+North Yorkshire County Council [http://www.northyorks.gov.uk Website]
-West Yorkshire Archive Services&nbsp;[http://www.archives.wyjs.org.uk/ www.archives.wyjs.org.uk/]
+West Yorkshire Archive Services [http://www.archives.wyjs.org.uk/ Website]
-North Yorkshire County Record Office&nbsp;[http://www.northyorks.gov.uk/archives www.northyorks.gov.uk/archives]
+North Yorkshire County Record Office [http://www.northyorks.gov.uk/archives Website]
-East Riding of Yorkshire Archives &amp; Local Studies Service (The Treasure House)&nbsp;[http://www.eastriding.gov.uk/cs/culture-and-information/archives/archivesloc/ www.eastriding.gov.uk/cs/culture-and-information/archives/archivesloc/]
+East Riding of Yorkshire Archives &amp; Local Studies Service (The Treasure House) [http://www2.eastriding.gov.uk/leisure/archives-family-and-local-history/ Archives, family and local history]
-FreeBMD Civil Registration Index for England &amp; Wales&nbsp;[http://www.freebmd.org.uk/ www.freebmd.org.uk/]
+FreeBMD Civil Registration Index for England &amp; Wales [http://www.freebmd.org.uk/ Website]
-General Register Office; online certificate ordering for England &amp; Wales&nbsp;[http://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/certificates/ www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/certificates/]
+General Register Office; online certificate ordering for England &amp; Wales [https://www.gov.uk/research-family-history Website]
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+<br>