Libraries, Museums, Registry Offices and other public institutions.
These external links are not endorsed by the EFHA but have been recommended to us by people who have found them useful. If you find any broken links, please go to the Contact page and let us know.
| Bodleian Library | The Bodleian Library is the main research library of the University of Oxford |
| Britain’s National Archives at Kew | One of the largest archival collections in the world, spanning 1000 years of British history |
| British Library | The British Library’s collection of over 150 million items covers every age and place of written civilisation |
| Chetham’s Library Manchester | Founded in 1653 it is the oldest library in the English speaking world – its founder owned Turton Tower – see C.6.34-77- sections 12 Entwistle of Foxholes & 13 |
| County Down Deeds | List of County Down Deeds of 1876 |
| Institute of Historical Research | Important resource for history scholars from all over the world |
| Lancashire Parish Clerks | Find lots of information from parish records and local directories |
| Lancashire Record Office | A treasure trove! Located in Preston – with free parking. |
| Library of Congress | For researchers, libraries & the public |
| Parish Chest | Genealogy supplies, links and contacts |
| Proceeding of the Old Bailey | Accounts of over 100,000 criminal trials in London’s central criminal court |
| UK Registry Offices | Find births, marriages and deaths at the prime source – in the Record Office |
| Find a registry office | Find which UK office holds the births, marriages and deaths information you may need |
| Smithsonian | In 1829 English scientist James Smithson left his fortune to the people of the United States to found an institution for the “increase and diffusion of knowledge” |
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