Research in the U.K.

• If you wish to research your tree there are many books that can help, 'How to research your family history' by J.Watkinson' £3.95 and 'Beginning Your Family History' by George Pelling £4.95.

• A family history kit is available from S&N which includes three books on research (How to research your family history, Young Persons Guide, Computer Aided Genealogy), three A2 Colour charts and research aides. Everything you need to research and present your work. It comes in a large parchment style tube making it an ideal gift. £12.95 inc.

• To read more about appropriate books, charts and research aids click on the above title.

If you are beginning your research it is wise to find as much from all living relatives, perhaps recording their recollections on tape.

There are monthly magazines which will help you find out more. Family Tree magazine gives comprehensive information about this fascinating hobby. It covers everything from historical social conditions to methods of researching. You can publish your research interests and read the 6 page dedicated computer section.

• Family Tree Magazine subscriptions:- 61 Greaty Whyte, Ramsey, Huntingdon, Cambs, PE17 1HL Tel 01487 814050 Please mention S&N when ordering.

• Australian Family Tree Magazine subscriptions:-The Library of Australian History, 17 Mitchell Street, North Sydney 2059 $58.20 per annum surface mail

• USA Mrs F. Rand, 1062 North Buhach Road, Merced, CA 95340 $41.75 per annum.

The Family Record Centre, Mydellton Place, Finsbury have records of Births, Marriages and deaths from 1837. These are indexed and copies of certificates can be ordered. Prior to this date you will need to research the local Parish records of baptisms, marriages and burials. These are normally held in the County archives.

The PRO are also based at Mydellton Place, they have Census records prior to 1891 and have microfiche of some wills.

In the U.K. there are several places to find further information. The Church of Latter Day Saints have compiled indexes to baptisms and marriages on both CDROM and microfiche. The International Genealogical Index or IGI is available at various centres throughout the U.K.

• The Family Record Centre, Myddelton House, Myddelton Place, Finsbury. ONS section (Biths, Marriages and Deaths from 1837) PRO (Census material and wills)

• The Society of Genealogists, 14 Charterhouse Buildings, Goswell Road, London, EC1M 7BA has a large library of research material including pedigrees.

• The Federation of Family History Societies can point you to a local U.K. group, The Administrator, c/o The Benson Room, Birmingham and Midland Institute, Margaret St, Birmingham, B3 3BS

• The Church of Latter Day Saints, Centres throughout the U.K, Hyde Park FHC, 64-68 Exhibition Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 2PA Tel 0171 589 8561

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