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*[https://www.swansea.gov.uk/article/23235/Visiting-West-Glamorgan-Archives West Glamorgan Archives], Swansea | *[https://www.swansea.gov.uk/article/23235/Visiting-West-Glamorgan-Archives West Glamorgan Archives], Swansea | ||
==City | ==Public and Academic Libraries== | ||
City | Public libraries collect many published sources such as local histories, city directories, maps, newspapers, family histories, and parish registers. Some also have manuscript collections. Academic libraries house family papers, estate records, and other historical and genealogical material. You can contact the following academic libraries at: | ||
:'''University College of North Wales Library'''<br>Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 2DG<br>Wales <br>Internet: http://www.theatrelibrary.org/sibmas/idpac/ | |||
:'''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.merthyrlibraries.co.uk/ <br> | |||
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*[http://specialcollections.le.ac.uk/cdm/ University of Leicester Special Collections Online] | |||
==City, occupational, and ecclesiastical archives == | |||
City, occupational, and ecclesiastical archives also hold family history information. Holdings and services vary widely. | |||
*[https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/find-an-archive/ '''Find an archive in the UK and beyond'''] Links to 2,341 archives listed by The National Archives. | *[https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/find-an-archive/ '''Find an archive in the UK and beyond'''] Links to 2,341 archives listed by The National Archives. | ||
*[https://www.cyndislist.com/uk/eng/libraries/?page=1 '''Cyndi's List'''] provides 92 links to a '''variety of archives across a wide spectrum of specialties'''. | *[https://www.cyndislist.com/uk/eng/libraries/?page=1 '''Cyndi's List'''] provides 92 links to a '''variety of archives across a wide spectrum of specialties'''. | ||