Gateway guide to
Family History and
Local History
Libraries
31 July 2016
Gateway Guide to Family History and Local History
Family History
Ancestry
Includes UK Census records from 1841-1911, UK index of births, deaths and
marriages, military records including World War I, immigration and emigration
records, school lists and electoral registers.
www.ancestry.co.uk
Find My Past
Similar resources to Ancestry but also contains an address search facility as
part of the Census records.
www.findmypast.co.uk
Family Search
Extensive family history database compiled by the Church of Jesus Christ of
the Latter Day-Saints (Mormon Church).
www.familysearch.org
From Ireland
Millions of free records including births, deaths & marriages, 1901 and 1911
census records, parish records and gravestone records.
www.from-ireland.net
RootsWeb
Part of Ancestry, this website allows people to connect with others and share
their genealogical research.
www.rootsweb.ancestry.com
National Archives
The official archive of the UK which containing records from the Doomsday
Book onwards. .Includes Birth, Deaths, Marriages Index, Military records
www.nationalarchives.gov.uk
General Register Office
Official government website. Order certificates for births, deaths, marriages,
civil partnerships and adoptions.
www.gro.gov.uk
Scotland’s People
The official resource of Scottish genealogy and family history dating back
almost 500 years. Includes Census records 1841-1911, Births, Deaths and
Marriages, Parish Records and Catholic Registers.
www.scotlandspeoplehub.gov.uk
Origins.net
British and Irish genealogy website which includes probate records and the
National Wills Index.
www.origins.net
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Public Record Office of Northern Ireland
The official archive for Northern Ireland with some records dating back to
c.1600 and many from the 18th and 19th Centuries. Records include school
and church records, public records and privately deposited archives.
www.proni.gov.uk
1911 Census
The official 1911 Census website.
www.1911census.co.uk
Genealogy
BBC Family History
A step-by-step guide to starting your family history research.
www.bbc.co.uk/familyhistory
Family Tree Magazine
Online magazine from Ancestry with latest news and developments in the
world of genealogy and useful tips and guidance.
www.family-tree.co.uk
GENUKI – UK & Ireland Genealogy
UK and Ireland Genealogy Information Service.
www.genuki.org.uk
Moving Here - Migration to the UK
Covers 200 years of migration to the UK. Explores the experiences of those
who have moved to the UK over this period including material relating to
Jewish, Irish, Caribbean and South Asian migrants. This website is no longer
operational but the contents are now archived at the National Archives.
http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk
Black Cultural Archives
Collection of historical records relating to people of African and Caribbean
descent in Britain.
http://bcaheritage.org.uk
Cyndi’s List
A comprehensive, categorised & cross-referenced list of links that point you to
genealogical research sites online.
www.cyndislist.com
www.cyndislist.com/uk
Local History – Greater London and Surrey
London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Local Studies Collection
Collection includes microfilm of local papers from 1635 to date, photographs
from the Victorian era to the present, a selection of prints and drawings,
playbills from Richmond Theatre, parish records and census information
1841-1901.
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www.richmond.gov.uk/home/services/libraries/branch_libraries/local_studies_
collection.htm
London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Cemetery Office
How to access historical cemetery records and cemetery maps.
www.richmond.gov.uk/cemeteries
Twickenham Museum
Historical information and visitor centre covering Twickenham, Whitton,
Teddington and the Hamptons
www.twickenham-museum.org.uk
Borough of Twickenham Local History Society
Covers Twickenham, Whitton, Teddington and the Hamptons
http://botlhs.co.uk
Museum of Richmond
Richmond history and visitor centre
www.museumofrichmond.com
Richmond Local History Society
Covers Richmond, Kew, Petersham and Ham
www.richmondhistory.org.uk
Barnes and Mortlake Local History Society
Covers Barnes, Mortlake and East Sheen
www.barnes-history.org.uk
Surrey County Council archives
Information regarding collections at the Surrey History Centre. Includes maps
and prints, local history publications, military records, Poor Law records, how
to discover the history of your house.
www.surreycc.gov.uk/heritage-culture-and-recreation/archives-andhistory/surrey-history-centre
London Borough of Hounslow local history
Details of the local studies service available at Hounslow and Chiswick
libraries. Includes census records, local newspapers, electoral rolls and
parish registers.
www.hounslow.info/libraries/local-history-archives/family-history
London Metropolitan Archive
Contains historical information for Greater London and the City of London
dating from 1067 to the present day. Includes maps, historical documents,
photos and images, drawings, film, electoral registers, hospital records,
workhouse records and Parish registers.
www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/things-to-do/london-metropolitanarchives/pages/default.aspx
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Newsbank
Online archive of over 2,000 newspaper titles, periodicals, business journals
and government documents.
https://richmond.spydus.co.uk Search online reference services
British Newspaper Archive
An ongoing project to digitise all 40 million newspaper pages from the British
Library collection of newspapers. Includes national, regional and local events,
family notices, obituaries, letters and advertising.
www.britishnewspaperarchives.co.uk
Imperial War Museum
Information regarding access to published and digital resources and research
facilities. Includes photographic, film and video archives and war memorial
archive.
http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections-research/research-facilities
British History Online
Includes Victoria County History for Middlesex and Victoria County History: for
Surrey.
www.british-history.ac.uk
English Heritage
Including Viewfinder which depicts images of the UK including London and
Surrey.
www.englishheritagearchives.org.uk
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