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How much info do librarys hold if not in relevant

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Robyne

Robyne Report 28 Jun 2005 10:23

Hi most of my relatives are either from london or kent, can i look up their ref numbers in my local town library? I live in a fairly large town with a bit library so will that tell me the info i need, rather than having to pay for everything?

Ann

Ann Report 28 Jun 2005 10:26

Hi Robyne UNLESS its a very small library they should have the GRO microfiche files , the librarian will show you how to use them. It has the same info, ref nos etc as 1837. Ann

Sam

Sam Report 28 Jun 2005 10:34

They will only give you the reference numbers to enable you to order the certificate. Unfortunately you will still have to pay for these at £7 each. Sam x

Kim from Sandhurst

Kim from Sandhurst Report 28 Jun 2005 10:38

Robyn, Check with your library first of what they hold. We have a very large on near us but they do not hold GRO on microfische, they told me to access it on 1837online via my pc! Kim

Merry

Merry Report 28 Jun 2005 11:53

Definitely check it out first. Where I live they have spent MILLIONS on a new all-singing, all-dancing library, but it has almost no family history things and the reference section is smaller than in the old Victorian library it replaced..... Maybe yours has a website? Sarah

Ann

Ann Report 28 Jun 2005 12:11

It has to be a main library, not your local one. Most big ones have a Family Research Centre. Most of my family are Mancunians, but as it is a bit far on public transport I haven't been. I can go to the one in Stockport, easier for me to pop on the bus, but they don't hold any other info only BMD'S for M/C. Everything else there, is for Stockport residents only. Ann

Heather

Heather Report 28 Jun 2005 12:26

Hi Robyne I've just mentioned this on another thread; try your local records office, they usually have copies of the BMD index for the whole country and are either free or very cheap to search. Heather