North Yorkshire Archives and Libraries
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Yorkshire Archives and Libraries
Borthwick Institute[edit | edit source]
University Library and Archives
University of York, Heslington, York YO10 5DD, UK
Phone: +44 (0)1904 321166
Email: bihr500@york.ac.uk
Website: http://www.york.ac.uk/library/borthwick/
Holdings
- Records of the Archbishop, Archdeacons and Rural Deans of the Province of York
- Records of peculiar jurisdictions
- Bishopthorpe records—the residence of the archbishops of York since the 13th century
- Probate records
- Records of the Church commissioners
- Parish records
- Tithe awards and maps
Other Information
- Probate and marriage bond indexes available online through the British Origins web site at http://www.origins.net/
- No searchable databases on the Institute website
- Research service for a fee
Yorkshire Archaelogical Society[edit | edit source]
Claremont
23 Clarendon Road
Leeds
LS2 9NZ
Phone: 0113 245 7910
Website: http://www.yas.org.uk
Holdings
- Estate papers and family archives
- Freeman records
- Maps and plans
- Pedigrees
- Deeds and wills
- Manorial court rolls
- Transcript copies of PR's and MI's
Other information
- No online access or catalogue
- Online list of PR's and MI's in their collection
WEST YORKSHIRE[edit | edit source]
West Yorkshire Archive Service[edit | edit source]
There are five regional offices. For information, click on a link below to go to their websites.
- Bradford
- Calderdale (Halifax and district)
- Kirklees (Huddersfield and district)
- Leeds
- Wakefield
West Yorkshire Libraries[edit | edit source]
There are five west Yorkshire libraries with large family history collections. Click on a link for more information.
EAST YORKSHIRE[edit | edit source]
East Yorkshire Archive and Local Studies Service[edit | edit source]
The Treasure House
Champney Road
Beverley
East Riding of Yorkshire
Email: archives.service@eastriding.gov.uk
Other information
- Online catalogue
- Downloadable leaflets on several family history subjects
- Provides a search service for a fee
Brynmor Jones Library[edit | edit source]
University of Hull
Cottingham Road
Phone: +44 (0)1482 465440
Fax: +44 (0)1482 466205
Email: libhelp@hull.ac.uk
Holdings
- Landed family and estate archives
- Trades union and labour archives
- Business records
- Religious archives
Other Information
- Online catalogue
- Online virtual tour of the library
- Online request form
Hull History Centre[edit | edit source]
Worship Street
Hull HU2 8BG, UK Phone: +44 (0)1482 317500
Email: hullhistorycentre@hullcc.gov.uk (general enquires)
Holdings
More copies than original records, including
- Civil birth, marriage and death indexes, beginning 1837
- Census returns
- Burial records
- Church records
- Street directories
- Burgess Rolls, Poll Books and Electoral Registers
- Wills
- Newspapers
Other Information
- Online catalogues and source guides
- Enquiry service for a fee
NORTH YORKSHIRE[edit | edit source]
North Yorkshire Archive Service[edit | edit source]
County Hall
Northallerton
DL7 8AD
Tel: 0845 8 72 73 74
Email: archives@northyorks.gov.uk
Holdings
As the primary archive for northern Yorkshire, it has a wide variety of records of genealogical value including various church records.
Other Information
Their catalog is online through their website. Click on the name link above.
Teesside Archives, Middlebrough[edit | edit source]
Teesside Archives is a joint service of the councils of Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland and Stockton- on -Tees.
Exchange House
Exchange Square
Middlesbrough TS1 1DB
Tel: 01642 248321
Email: teesside_archives@middlesbrough.gov.uk
Holdings
- Council records
- Various church records
- Court records
- Schools
Other Information
Their catalog is online and can be accessed through their website. Click on the name link above.
SOUTH YORKSHIRE[edit | edit source]
See the South Yorkshire Family History Guide (PDF).
South Yorkshire Archive Service[edit | edit source]
There are four regional offices. They all have online catalogs. For more information, click on a link below to go to a website.
Yorkshire Local Study Centres/Libraries[edit | edit source]
For a list of Yorkshire local study centres and libraries with family history collections, with links to websites, click on the name link above.
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