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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|The National Archives, England.jpg]] {{main|The National Archives}}  
=== The National Archives
'''The National Archives''' [[Image:The National Archives, England.jpg|thumb|right]] {{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<br>Kew, Richmond<br>Surrey TW9 4DU<br>England<br>Internet: [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ UK National Archives]


The National Archives<br>Kew, Richmond<br>Surrey TW9 4DU<br>England<br>
*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:
 
*For a detailed list of the records housed in The National Archives, see the online [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/ Catalogue]:  
[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ UK National Archives]
*Great Britain. The National Archives. "Kew Lists." Microfiche edition. Norwich, England: HMSO Books, 1988. It does not list records held at Chancery Lane before the two offices were combined. There are 3,542 microfiche and a manuscript introduction. (Family History Library book {{FHL|494631|title-id|disp=942 A3gp}}.)  
 
*For other helpful guides to The National Archives, see:  
For a detailed list of the records housed in The National Archives, see the online [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/ Catalogue]:  
**Bevan, Amanda, ''Tracing Your Ancestors in The National Archives''. 7th edition. London: TNA, 2006. (Family History Library book {{FHL|1050668|title-id|disp=942 A5p no. 19}} 2002, BYU Family History Library book '''CS 410.7 .B482 2006'''.)
 
*Information is also accessible through [http://www.genuki.org.uk/ GENUKI].  
Great Britain. The National Archives. "Kew Lists." Microfiche edition. Norwich, England: HMSO Books, 1988. It does not list records held at Chancery Lane before the two offices were combined. There are 3,542 microfiche and a manuscript introduction. (Family History Library book {{FHL|494631|title-id|disp=942 A3gp}}.)  
*For information about how to order a document from the National Archives, see their online: [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/recordcopying/ order instructions].  
 
For other helpful guides to The National Archives, see:  
 
*Bevan, Amanda, ''Tracing Your Ancestors in The National Archives''. 7th edition. London: TNA, 2006. (Family History Library book {{FHL|1050668|title-id|disp=942 A5p no. 19}} 2002, BYU Family History Library book '''CS 410.7 .B482 2006'''.)
 
Information is also accessible through [http://www.genuki.org.uk/ GENUKI].  
 
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]
[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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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 {{URL|http://www.britishpathe.com/}}  
'''British Pathé''' - newsreel archive {{URL|http://www.britishpathe.com/}}


== County Record Offices  ==
== County Record Offices  ==