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''[[England Genealogy|England]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[England_Archives_and_Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]'' | ''[[England Genealogy|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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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 National Archives<br>Kew, Richmond<br>Surrey TW9 4DU<br>England<br> | The National Archives<br>Kew, Richmond<br>Surrey TW9 4DU<br>England<br> | ||
[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ UK National Archives] | |||
For a detailed list of the records housed in The National Archives, see the online [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/ Catalogue]: | For a detailed list of the records housed in The National Archives, see the online [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/ Catalogue]: | ||
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For information about how to order a document from the National Archives, see their online | For information about how to order a document from the National Archives, see their online | ||
[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/recordcopying/ order instructions]. | |||
<br> '''General Register Office''' {{main|General Register Office for England and Wales}} | <br> '''General Register Office''' {{main|General Register Office for England and Wales}} | ||
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Guildhall Library<br>Aldermanbury<br>London EC2P 2EJ<br>England | Guildhall Library<br>Aldermanbury<br>London EC2P 2EJ<br>England | ||
[http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/Corporation/LGNL_Services/Leisure_and_culture/Libraries/City_of_London_libraries/guildhall_lib.htm Guildhall Library] | |||
The Guildhall Library also has [[British Merchant Marine|Lloyd's Marine Collection]] and London city parish registers. | The Guildhall Library also has [[British Merchant Marine|Lloyd's Marine Collection]] and London city parish registers. | ||
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Recognizing that the British Government BMD records did not start until 1838, and also that these were very sparse until the mid 1850's, the best source for earlier records are church records. These are normally identified as Parish Records. A list of these can be found at the following Family Search location: | Recognizing that the British Government BMD records did not start until 1838, and also that these were very sparse until the mid 1850's, the best source for earlier records are church records. These are normally identified as Parish Records. A list of these can be found at the following Family Search location: | ||
[https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Special:Search?fulltext=true&search=England+Parishes English Parishes] | |||
== Information on the Internet == | == Information on the Internet == | ||