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==Archives==
== Record Offices ==
'''For a list of archives and libraries on the national level, go to the [[Wales Archives and Libraries|Wales Archives and Libraries]] page.'''<br>
 
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'''Caernarfon Record Office'''<br>Gwynedd Archive Service<br>Gwynedd Council<br>Caernarfon, Gwynedd LL55 1SH UK<br>Telephone: 01286 679095<br>
'''Caernarfon Record Office'''<br>Gwynedd Archive Service<br>Gwynedd Council<br>Caernarfon, Gwynedd LL55 1SH UK<br><br>Telephone: 01286 679095<br>
Email: [mailto:archifau@gwynedd.llyw.cymru archifau@gwynedd.llyw.cymru]<br>
Email: [mailto:archifau@gwynedd.llyw.cymru archifau@gwynedd.llyw.cymru]<br>
Website: [https://www.gwynedd.llyw.cymru/en/Residents/Libraries-and-archives/Archives-and-family-history/Archives-and-family-history.aspx Caernarfon Record Office]
[https://www.gwynedd.llyw.cymru/en/Residents/Libraries-and-archives/Archives-and-family-history/Archives-and-family-history.aspx Website]<br>
 
[https://diogel.gwynedd.llyw.cymru/DATRhagorol/Chwilio.aspx?iaith=en Search the catalog]<br>
:Gwynedd Archives Service welcomes the public to visit its Record Offices to use and enjoy the wide range of documents, photographs, maps and newspapers that are kept.   
[https://www.gwynedd.llyw.cymru/en/Residents/Libraries-and-archives/Archives-and-family-history/Collections.aspx Collections]<br>
[https://www.gwynedd.llyw.cymru/en/Residents/Documents-Residents/Libraries-and-archive-documents/guide--how-to-trace-your-family-history.pdf How to Trace Your Family History]<br>
[https://www.gwynedd.llyw.cymru/en/Residents/Documents-Residents/Libraries-and-archive-documents/Archives/Research-Order-Form-2017.pdf Research Service] If it’s impossible for you to come to a records office, we offer a research service by post. The fee for up to 30 minutes' work by an experienced researcher is £15.
:Whether you’re interested in local Gwynedd history or want to research your family history our online archive catalogue has over 12,000 pages and 2,000 images you can search at a click of a button.
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'''Conwy County Archives'''<br>Conwy Culture Centre<br>Town Ditch Road<br>Conwy LL32 8NU UK<br><br>Postal address: Archives, Conwy Culture Centre<br>
Conwy County Borough Council<br>PO BOX 1<br>Conwy LL30 9GN UK<br><br>Telephone: 01492 577550<br>
Email: [mailto:archifau.archives@conwy.gov.uk archifau.archives@conwy.gov.uk]<br>
[http://www.conwy.gov.uk/en/Resident/Libraries-Museums-and-Archives/Archives/Archives.aspx Website]<br>[http://calmview.conwy.gov.uk/CalmView/advanced.aspx?src=CalmView.Catalog Catalog]
:Our service collects, preserves, and makes accessible, records considered of permanent importance to the Conwy County BoroughThese include Maps, Plans, Photographs, Documents, and Digital Records highlighting our unique and varied heritage, from businesses to clubs, churches to schools, local government to the personal records of various residents.


== Libraries ==
== Libraries ==
 
*[https://www.gwynedd.llyw.cymru/cy/Trigolion/Llyfrgelloedd-ac-archifau/Eich-llyfrgell-leol/Eich-llyfrgell-leol.aspx '''Gwynedd Council: Your local library''']
'''Caernarfon Library'''<br>Pavilion Hill<br>Caernarfon, Gwynedd LL55 1AS UK<br>Telephone: 01286 679463<br>Email: [mailto:LLCaernarfon@gwynedd.llyw.cymru LLCaernarfon@gwynedd.llyw.cymru]<br>
Website: [https://www.gwynedd.llyw.cymru/en/Residents/Libraries-and-archives/Your-local-library/Caernarfon-library.aspx Caernarfon Library]
 
'''Conwy Library'''<br>Civic Hall<br>Castle Street<br>Conwy LL32 8AY UK<br>Telephone: 01492 576089<br>Email: [mailto:conwy.library@conwy.gov.uk conwy.library@conwy.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [http://www.conwy.gov.uk/en/Resident/Libraries-Museums-and-Archives/Libraries/Libraries-and-opening-times/Conwy-Library.aspx Conwy Library]
 
'''Kinmel Bay Library'''<br>Community Centre<br>Kendal Road<br>Kinmel Bay, Conwy LL18 5BT UK<br>Telephone: 01492 577537<br>
Email: [mailto:kinmelbay.library@conwy.gov.uk kinmelbay.library@conwy.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [http://www.conwy.gov.uk/en/Resident/Libraries-Museums-and-Archives/Libraries/Libraries-and-opening-times/Kinmel-Bay-Library.aspx Kinmel Bay Library]
 
'''Llandudno Library'''<br>48 Mostyn Street<br>Llandudno, Gwynedd LL30 2RS UK<br>Telephone: 01492 574020<br>Email: [mailto:llandudno.library@conwy.gov.uk llandudno.library@conwy.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [http://www.conwy.gov.uk/en/Resident/Libraries-Museums-and-Archives/Libraries/Libraries-and-opening-times/Llandudno-Library.aspx Llandudno Library]
 
'''Llanfairfechan Library'''<br>Village Road<br>Llanfairfechan, Gwynedd LL33 0AA UK<br>Telephone: 01492 577538<br>Email: [mailto:llanfairfechan.library@conwy.gov.uk llanfairfechan.library@conwy.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [http://www.conwy.gov.uk/en/Resident/Libraries-Museums-and-Archives/Libraries/Libraries-and-opening-times/Llanfairfechan-Library.aspx Llanfairfechan Library]
 
'''Penrhyn Bay Library'''<br>Llandudno Road<br>Penrhyn Bay, Conwy LL30 3HN UK<br>Telephone: 01492 577549<br>Email: [mailto:penrhynbay.library@conwy.gov.uk penrhynbay.library@conwy.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [http://www.conwy.gov.uk/en/Resident/Libraries-Museums-and-Archives/Libraries/Libraries-and-opening-times/Penrhyn-Bay-Library.aspx Penrhyn Bay Library]


== Museums ==
== Museums ==
'''Llandudno Museum (Amgueddfa Llandudno)'''<br>The Chardon Trust<br>17-19 Gloddaeth Street<br>Llandudno, Gwynedd LL30 2DD UK<br><br>Telephone: 01492 876517<br>
Email: [mailto:info@llandudnomuseum.co.uk info@llandudnomuseum.co.uk]<br>[https://www.llandudnomuseum.co.uk/ Website]
::Llandudno Museum exists to preserve the Chardon bequest, to collect objects on the history of Llandudno and surrounding area, and effectively manage our resources so that we are able to protect, develop, and share our collections for the benefit and enjoyment of a wide range of visitors now and into the future.
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'''Llŷn Maritime Museum (Amgueddfa Forwrol)'''<br>Old St. Mary's Church<br>Nefyn, Gwynedd LL53 6LB UK<br><br>Telephone: 01758 721313<br>
Email: [mailto:amgueddfaforwrolmaritimemuseum@gmail.com amgueddfaforwrolmaritimemuseum@gmail.com]<br>[http://www.llyn-maritime-museum.co.uk/eng/index.html Website]
::The Llŷn Maritime Museum holds a unique collection of around 400 artefacts associated with the maritime heritage and history of Nefyn and the Llŷn Peninsula. This includes artefacts, paintings, pictures, model ships, anchors, photographs, and documents.
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'''Porthmadog Maritime Museum (Amgueddfa'r Mor)'''<br>The Harbour<br>Porthmadog, Gwynedd LL49 9LU UK<br><br>Telephone: 01766 514581 / 07866 633927<br>
Email: [mailto:contact@portmm.org contact@portmm.org]<br>[https://portmm.org/ Website]
::Porthmadog lies on the northern shores of Cardigan Bay on the west coast of the United Kingdom. It has a long maritime history going back to the days when the district was remote and transport was easier by sea.  The museum, situated in the last remaining slate shed on the harbour, has a large collection of artefacts depicting the seafaring activities of the area – the development of the port, the shipbuilding, the ships, and the lives of the seafarers.
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'''Royal Welch Fusiliers Museum'''<br>Caernarfon Castle<br>Castle Ditch<br>Caernarfon, Gwynedd LL55 2AY UK<br><br>Telephone: 01286 673362<br>
Email: [mailto:contact@rwfmuseum.wales contact@rwfmuseum.wales]<br>[http://www.rwfmuseum.org.uk/ Website]
::The Museum is housed in two towers of Caernarfon Castle.  In it you will find a wealth of original exhibits, supported by film, sound, and models, which tell the story of over 300 years of service by Wales’ oldest infantry regiment, in peacetime and in war, all around the world.
==Record 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).
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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/cae.html Registration Districts in Caernarvonshire].
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Sometimes additional help is available from local registrars. For example, proof of death and close family relationship can make more recent records available. Visit or correspond with:<br>
<br>
*[https://www.gwynedd.llyw.cymru/en/Residents/Births-marriages-deaths/Register-offices.aspx '''Addresses of Gwynedd Register Offices''']
*[https://www.gwynedd.llyw.cymru/en/Residents/Births-marriages-deaths/Buy-a-copy-of-a-certificate/Buy-a-copy-of-a-certificate.aspx '''Buy a copy of a certificate''']


'''Llandudno Museum (Amgueddfa Llandudno)'''<br>The Chardon Trust<br>17-19 Gloddaeth Street<br>Llandudno, Gwynedd LL30 2DD UK<br>Telephone: 01492 876517<br>
Email: [mailto:info@llandudnomuseum.co.uk info@llandudnomuseum.co.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.llandudnomuseum.co.uk/ Llandudno Museum]


:Llandudno Museum exists to preserve the Chardon bequest, to collect objects on the history of Llandudno and surrounding area, and effectively manage our resources so that we are able to protect, develop, and share our collections for the benefit and enjoyment of a wide range of visitors now and into the future.


'''Llŷn Maritime Museum (Amgueddfa Forwrol)'''<br>Old St. Mary's Church<br>Nefyn, Gwynedd LL53 6LB UK<br>Telephone: 01758 721313<br>
{{Place|Caernarfonshire}}
Email: [mailto:amgueddfaforwrolmaritimemuseum@gmail.com amgueddfaforwrolmaritimemuseum@gmail.com]<br>Website: [http://www.llyn-maritime-museum.co.uk/eng/index.html Llŷn Maritime Museum]
 
:The Llŷn Maritime Museum holds a unique collection of around 400 artefacts associated with the maritime heritage and history of Nefyn and the Llŷn Peninsula. This includes artefacts, paintings, pictures, model ships, anchors, photographs, and documents.
 
'''Porthmadog Maritime Museum (Amgueddfa'r Mor)'''<br>The Harbour<br>Porthmadog, Gwynedd LL49 9LU UK<br>Telephone: 01766 514581 / 07866 633927<br>
Email: [mailto:contact@portmm.org contact@portmm.org]<br>Website: [https://portmm.org/ Porthmadog Maritime Museum]
 
:Porthmadog lies on the northern shores of Cardigan Bay on the west coast of the United Kingdom. It has a long maritime history going back to the days when the district was remote and transport was easier by sea.  The museum, situated in the last remaining slate shed on the harbour, has a large collection of artefacts depicting the seafaring activities of the area – the development of the port, the shipbuilding, the ships, and the lives of the seafarers.
 
'''Royal Welch Fusiliers Museum'''<br>Caernarfon Castle<br>Castle Ditch<br>Caernarfon, Gwynedd LL55 2AY UK<br>Telephone: 01286 673362<br>
Email: [mailto:contact@rwfmuseum.wales contact@rwfmuseum.wales]<br>Website: [http://www.rwfmuseum.org.uk/ Royal Welch Fusiliers Museum]
 
:The Museum is housed in two towers of Caernarfon Castle.  In it you will find a wealth of original exhibits, supported by film, sound, and models, which tell the story of over 300 years of service by Wales’ oldest infantry regiment, in peacetime and in war, all around the world.
 
== Archives ==
 
'''Conwy County Archives'''<br>The Old Board School<br>Lloyd Street<br>Llandudno, Conwy LL30 2YG UK<br>Telephone: 01492 577550<br>
Email: [mailto:archifau.archives@conwy.gov.uk archifau.archives@conwy.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [http://www.conwy.gov.uk/en/Resident/Libraries-Museums-and-Archives/Archives/Archives.aspx Conwy County Archives]
 
:Our service collects, preserves, and makes accessible, records considered of permanent importance to the Conwy County Borough.  These include Maps, Plans, Photographs, Documents, and Digital Records highlighting our unique and varied heritage, from businesses to clubs, churches to schools, local government to the personal records of various residents.


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Archives[edit | edit source]

For a list of archives and libraries on the national level, go to the Wales Archives and Libraries page.


Caernarfon Record Office
Gwynedd Archive Service
Gwynedd Council
Caernarfon, Gwynedd LL55 1SH UK

Telephone: 01286 679095
Email: archifau@gwynedd.llyw.cymru
Website
Search the catalog
Collections
How to Trace Your Family History
Research Service If it’s impossible for you to come to a records office, we offer a research service by post. The fee for up to 30 minutes' work by an experienced researcher is £15.

Whether you’re interested in local Gwynedd history or want to research your family history our online archive catalogue has over 12,000 pages and 2,000 images you can search at a click of a button.

Conwy County Archives
Conwy Culture Centre
Town Ditch Road
Conwy LL32 8NU UK

Postal address: Archives, Conwy Culture Centre
Conwy County Borough Council
PO BOX 1
Conwy LL30 9GN UK

Telephone: 01492 577550
Email: archifau.archives@conwy.gov.uk
Website
Catalog

Our service collects, preserves, and makes accessible, records considered of permanent importance to the Conwy County Borough. These include Maps, Plans, Photographs, Documents, and Digital Records highlighting our unique and varied heritage, from businesses to clubs, churches to schools, local government to the personal records of various residents.

Libraries[edit | edit source]

Museums[edit | edit source]

Llandudno Museum (Amgueddfa Llandudno)
The Chardon Trust
17-19 Gloddaeth Street
Llandudno, Gwynedd LL30 2DD UK

Telephone: 01492 876517
Email: info@llandudnomuseum.co.uk
Website

Llandudno Museum exists to preserve the Chardon bequest, to collect objects on the history of Llandudno and surrounding area, and effectively manage our resources so that we are able to protect, develop, and share our collections for the benefit and enjoyment of a wide range of visitors now and into the future.

Llŷn Maritime Museum (Amgueddfa Forwrol)
Old St. Mary's Church
Nefyn, Gwynedd LL53 6LB UK

Telephone: 01758 721313
Email: amgueddfaforwrolmaritimemuseum@gmail.com
Website

The Llŷn Maritime Museum holds a unique collection of around 400 artefacts associated with the maritime heritage and history of Nefyn and the Llŷn Peninsula. This includes artefacts, paintings, pictures, model ships, anchors, photographs, and documents.

Porthmadog Maritime Museum (Amgueddfa'r Mor)
The Harbour
Porthmadog, Gwynedd LL49 9LU UK

Telephone: 01766 514581 / 07866 633927
Email: contact@portmm.org
Website

Porthmadog lies on the northern shores of Cardigan Bay on the west coast of the United Kingdom. It has a long maritime history going back to the days when the district was remote and transport was easier by sea. The museum, situated in the last remaining slate shed on the harbour, has a large collection of artefacts depicting the seafaring activities of the area – the development of the port, the shipbuilding, the ships, and the lives of the seafarers.

Royal Welch Fusiliers Museum
Caernarfon Castle
Castle Ditch
Caernarfon, Gwynedd LL55 2AY UK

Telephone: 01286 673362
Email: contact@rwfmuseum.wales
Website

The Museum is housed in two towers of Caernarfon Castle. In it you will find a wealth of original exhibits, supported by film, sound, and models, which tell the story of over 300 years of service by Wales’ oldest infantry regiment, in peacetime and in war, all around the world.

Record Offices[edit | edit source]

The General Register Office holds a central copy of all birth, marriage, and death registrations in England. These certificates can be ordered from their website (a login is required but it is free to register and search).


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 Registration Districts in Caernarvonshire.


Sometimes additional help is available from local registrars. For example, proof of death and close family relationship can make more recent records available. Visit or correspond with: