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== National Archives and Libraries == | == National Archives and Libraries == | ||
=== [[Image:National Library of Wales.jpg|thumb|250px | === [[Image:National Library of Wales.jpg|thumb|250px]] National Library of Wales === | ||
The [[National Library of Wales|National Library of Wales]]. This library houses church, nonconformist, court, probate, census, tax, 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:<br> | The [[National Library of Wales|National Library of Wales]]. This library houses church, nonconformist, court, probate, census, tax, 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:<br> | ||
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=== The National Archives === | === The National Archives === | ||
The National Archives collects records of the central government, such as parliamentary papers and law courts from 1086 to the present. It is located in England but has many Welsh records. These records can provide you with much information but are best used after you have gathered information elsewhere. You must have a reader’s ticket to use this collection, but you may apply for one when you arrive. You can contact this office at: [[Image:The National Archives, England.jpg|thumb|right | The National Archives collects records of the central government, such as parliamentary papers and law courts from 1086 to the present. It is located in England but has many Welsh records. These records can provide you with much information but are best used after you have gathered information elsewhere. You must have a reader’s ticket to use this collection, but you may apply for one when you arrive. You can contact this office at: [[Image:The National Archives, England.jpg|thumb|right]] | ||
:National Archives<br>Ruskin Avenue, Kew<br>Richmond, Surrey TW9 4DU<br>England <br>Website: [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ National Archives] | :National Archives<br>Ruskin Avenue, Kew<br>Richmond, Surrey TW9 4DU<br>England <br>Website: [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ National Archives] | ||
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:'''University College of Swansea Library'''<br>Singleton Park<br>Swansea, West Glamorgan SA2 8PP<br>Wales <br>Internet: http://www.swan.ac.uk/ | :'''University College of Swansea Library'''<br>Singleton Park<br>Swansea, West Glamorgan SA2 8PP<br>Wales <br>Internet: http://www.swan.ac.uk/ | ||
:'''Merthyr Tydfil Central Library'''<br>High Street, Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8AF<br>Internet: http://www.merthyr.gov.uk/english/leisureandculture/libraries/pages/default.aspx | :'''Merthyr Tydfil Central Library'''<br>High Street, Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8AF<br>Internet: http://www.merthyr.gov.uk/english/leisureandculture/libraries/pages/default.aspx <br> | ||
For addresses of public libraries and other university libraries, see the publication British Archives listed in "Special Archives". | For addresses of public libraries and other university libraries, see the publication British Archives listed in "Special Archives". | ||
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