Resources

Access to Archives

Catalogues describing archives dating from the 900’s to the present day.

Ancestry Library

Searchable database of millions of names providing access to unlimited archives

British Association for Local History

An essential starting point for local history research from 1952 to date

British Library

The British Library website where you can search their catalogues.

Dictionary of National Biography

Over 55 thousand biographies of individuals. Subscription required.

English Weights and Measures

Definitive internet resource on imperial weights and measures.

Family Search

Searchable database of millions of names made available by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Federation of Family History Societies

Family history website.

Genealogical Research

Genealogical research in the UK and Ireland.

Local and Trade Directories

Library of directories for England and Wales from 1750 to 1919. Run by the University of Leicester.

Medieval Legal Documents

Medieval source book.

Maps

Archive of old maps. Also maps for sale.

Local History

A world history encyclopaedia.

National Archives

Website of the National archives (formerly the Public Record Office).

Family History Books

Publisher and book seller of British local and family history.

Royal Historical Society

Promoting and defending the scholarly study of the past. Lectures, conferences and publications.