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''[[England]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[England_Archives_and_Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]'' | ''[[England]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[England_Archives_and_Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]'' | ||
[[Image:Archives and Libraries.jpg|thumb|right|214x165px | [[Image:Archives and Libraries.jpg|thumb|right|214x165px]]Archives collect and preserve original documents of organizations, such as churches or governments. Libraries generally collect published sources such as books, maps, and microfilm. This section describes England’s major repositories of genealogical and historical records and sources. | ||
If you plan to visit one of these repositories, check well in advance on their website for details about the collection, hours they are open, services, fees, and whether you need to book in advance. You should also find out if you need a “reader’s ticket” (a paper indicating you are a responsible researcher) and details of how to obtain one. | If you plan to visit one of these repositories, check well in advance on their website for details about the collection, hours they are open, services, fees, and whether you need to book in advance. You should also find out if you need a “reader’s ticket” (a paper indicating you are a responsible researcher) and details of how to obtain one. | ||
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== National Archives and Libraries == | == National Archives and Libraries == | ||
The following repositories house materials about England. These are very helpful. | The following repositories house materials about England. These are very helpful. | ||
'''The National Archives''' [[Image:The National Archives, England.jpg|thumb|right]] {{main|The National Archives}} | '''The National Archives''' [[Image:The National Archives, England.jpg|thumb|right|The National Archives, England.jpg]] {{main|The National Archives}} | ||
The National Archives collects records of the central government and law courts from 1086 to the present. These records provide a wealth of information for the family researcher but are best used after you have gathered information elsewhere. Many of the most popular resources are online or on microfilm, and are on open access. You do not need a reader’s ticket to use these collections, but you will need one to view original documents. The staff does not do research but will usually do brief searches if you supply enough information. You can write to this office at the following address: | The National Archives collects records of the central government and law courts from 1086 to the present. These records provide a wealth of information for the family researcher but are best used after you have gathered information elsewhere. Many of the most popular resources are online or on microfilm, and are on open access. You do not need a reader’s ticket to use these collections, but you will need one to view original documents. The staff does not do research but will usually do brief searches if you supply enough information. You can write to this office at the following address: | ||
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*The Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts. Guides to Sources for British History based on the National Register of Archives. ''Guide To The Location Of Collections Described in the Reports and Calendars Series 1870-1980''. London: Her Majesty’s Stationery Office. 1982. (Family History Library book {{FHL|20593|title-id|disp=942 H25gs vol.3}}; computer number 0204994, BYU Family History Library book '''DA 30 .X1 G84'''.) | *The Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts. Guides to Sources for British History based on the National Register of Archives. ''Guide To The Location Of Collections Described in the Reports and Calendars Series 1870-1980''. London: Her Majesty’s Stationery Office. 1982. (Family History Library book {{FHL|20593|title-id|disp=942 H25gs vol.3}}; computer number 0204994, BYU Family History Library book '''DA 30 .X1 G84'''.) | ||
Information is also accessible through the [http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/Archives.html GENUKI Web site]. | Information is also accessible through the [http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/Archives.html GENUKI Web site]. | ||
'''British Pathé''' - newsreel archive | '''British Pathé''' - newsreel archive {{URL|http://www.britishpathe.com/}} | ||
{{URL|http://www.britishpathe.com/}} | |||
== County Record Offices == | == County Record Offices == | ||
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[https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/England,_Northumberland,_Miscellaneous_Records_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records) England, Northumberland, Miscellaneous Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)] | [https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/England,_Northumberland,_Miscellaneous_Records_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records) England, Northumberland, Miscellaneous Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)] | ||
{{England Record Offices|state=collapsed}} | {{England Record Offices|state=collapsed}} | ||
== Public Libraries == | == Public Libraries == | ||
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