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 [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]&nbsp;[[Wales]]&nbsp;[[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]&nbsp;Archives and libraries
-In Wales, there are several types of repositories containing information of genealogical value. Archives collect and preserve original documents of organizations, such as churches or governments. Libraries generally collect published sources such as books, maps, and microfilm.
+Many repositories contain information useful for Welsh genealogy. Archives collect and preserve original documents of organizations, such as churches or governments. Libraries generally collect published sources such as books, maps, and microfilm.
-All record repositories in Wales have heavy public use. You should contact the repository you plan to visit several weeks in advance to obtain a reader’s ticket, to reserve a seat or a microfilm reader, and to find out hours, services, and fees.
+Online sources exist that may be used before visiting an archive or library. The Family History Library and family history centres may have copies of the records you need on microfilm or microfiche.
-Remember that the Family History Library and family history centres may have copies of the records you need on microfilm or microfiche.
+Contact the repository you plan to visit several weeks in advance to obtain a reader’s ticket, to reserve a seat or a microfilm reader, and to learn about hours, services, and fees.
 == National Archives and Libraries  ==
-[[Image:National Library of Wales.jpg|thumb|250px|<center>National Library of Wales<center></center>]] The [[National Library of Wales]]. This library houses church, nonconformist, court, probate, census, tax, and 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. You can write to this library at:
+[[Image:National Library of Wales.jpg|thumb|250px|National Library of Wales.jpg]] The [[National Library of Wales]]. This library houses church, nonconformist, court, probate, census, tax, and 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. You can write to this library at:
 :The National Library of Wales
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 *Bevan, Amanda, and Andrea Duncan. ''Tracing Your Ancestors in the Public Record Office.'' 4th. ed. London: ''Her Majesty’s Stationery Office'', 1990. (Family History Library {{FHL|942 A5p|disp=book 942 A5p no. 19;)}}
 Information is also accessible through the [http://www.genuki.org.uk/ GenUKI] website.
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 :'''Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts'''<br>Quality House, Quality Court<br>Chancery Lane, London WC2A 1HP<br>England <br>Website: [http://www.hmc.gov.uk/ Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts]
 There are a links from the commission’s home page to both the Manorial Documents Register and the National Register of Archives.
 == County Record Offices  ==
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