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''[[England]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[England Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]'' | |||
[[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. | [[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. | ||
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Information is also accessible through [http://www.genuki.org.uk/ GENUKI]. | 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> | For information about how to order a document from the National Archives, see their online [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/recordcopying/ order instructions].<br> | ||
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'''General Register Office''' | '''General Register Office''' | ||
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[http://www.bl.uk British Library] | [http://www.bl.uk British Library] | ||
British Library Newspapers<br>Colindale Avenue,<br>London NW9 5HE<br>England<br> | British Library Newspapers<br>Colindale Avenue,<br>London NW9 5HE<br>England<br> | ||
'''Guildhall Library.''' | '''Guildhall Library.''' | ||
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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].<br> | Information is also accessible through the [http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/Archives.html GENUKI Web site].<br> | ||
== County Record Offices == | == County Record Offices == | ||
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== Inventories, Registers, Catalogs == | == Inventories, Registers, Catalogs == | ||
Most archives have publications that describe their collections and how to use them. Some are online. Others are in print. If possible, study these guides before you visit or use the records so you can use your time more effectively. You can find the Web site of an archive in the [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archon/ Archon Directory].<br> | Most archives have publications that describe their collections and how to use them. Some are online. Others are in print. If possible, study these guides before you visit or use the records so you can use your time more effectively. You can find the Web site of an archive in the [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archon/ Archon Directory].<br> | ||
==== National Inventory of Documentary Source in the United Kingdom and Ireland ==== | ==== National Inventory of Documentary Source in the United Kingdom and Ireland ==== | ||
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ENGLAND, [COUNTY], [CITY] - ARCHIVES AND LIBRARIES | ENGLAND, [COUNTY], [CITY] - ARCHIVES AND LIBRARIES | ||
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== Information on the Internet == | == Information on the Internet == | ||
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*Join in computer chat and lecture sessions. | *Join in computer chat and lecture sessions. | ||
You can find research tips and information about ancestors from England in a variety of sources at the local, county, national, or international level. Most archives and libraries have their own Web sites. The [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archon/ Archon Directory] can help locate a Web site, or search online for the name of the archive or library.<br> | You can find research tips and information about ancestors from England in a variety of sources at the local, county, national, or international level. Most archives and libraries have their own Web sites. The [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archon/ Archon Directory] can help locate a Web site, or search online for the name of the archive or library.<br> | ||
{{Place|England}} | {{Place|England}} | ||
[[Category:England|Archives and Libraries]] | [[Category:England|Archives and Libraries]] | ||