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Explore the Past – at Worcestershire

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Ros

If you have Worcestershire ancestors, or are particularly interested in Worcestershire history or archaeology, then consider yourself lucky.  The Worcestershire Archives (at The Hive ), have an excellent service, Explore the Past, to help you work out what documents you … Continue reading →

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Warwickshire Genealogy

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Ros

As I am based in Warwickshire, and carry out local searches for local parish records and other records in this county, I am offering a short guide to Warwickshire genealogy for those of you who have ancestors here.  Of course, … Continue reading →

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Tracing Ancestors in the UK Parish Registers

Posted on June 2, 2009 by Ros

If you are tracing ancestors in the UK, most online resources will only take you as far back as the early 19th century, so if you want to trace your UK ancestry further back the main source of information will … Continue reading →

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How To Use County Records Offices

Posted on February 23, 2009 by admin

Once you have exhausted your online search as far back as 1837, you will need to start searching offline records in order to go further back.  If you are in the UK, this means visiting the relevant county records office, … Continue reading →

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