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*[http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~worcesterlookups/ Worcester Lookup Service]
 
*[http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~worcesterlookups/ Worcester Lookup Service]
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'''Countywide Interest'''  
 
'''Countywide Interest'''  
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*[http://www.pigsonthewing.org.uk/blackcountry/ The Black Country]
 
*[http://www.pigsonthewing.org.uk/blackcountry/ The Black Country]
  
*[http://www.blackcountrybugle.co.uk/blackcountrybugle/ Black Country Bugle][[image:newthing2.jpg]] Feb 2009
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*[http://www.blackcountrybugle.co.uk/blackcountrybugle/ Black Country Bugle]
  
 
*[http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Academy/5386/bentley1840.htm?200723 Bentley's Worcestershire Directory 1840-1841]
 
*[http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Academy/5386/bentley1840.htm?200723 Bentley's Worcestershire Directory 1840-1841]
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*[http://www.ontaworld.co.uk/england/worcestershire/index.html Worcestershire Parishes, Villages and Hamlets]  
 
*[http://www.ontaworld.co.uk/england/worcestershire/index.html Worcestershire Parishes, Villages and Hamlets]  
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'''Specific Town and Village Interest'''
 
'''Specific Town and Village Interest'''
  
*[http://dialspace.dial.pipex.com/prod/dialspace/town/square/fk26/localpast/ Alcester and District Local History Society][[image:newthing2.jpg]] Feb 2009
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*[http://dialspace.dial.pipex.com/prod/dialspace/town/square/fk26/localpast/ Alcester and District Local History Society]
  
 
*[http://badsey.net/index.htm Badsey]
 
*[http://badsey.net/index.htm Badsey]
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*[http://www.bromsgrovebmsgh.co.uk/index.html Bromsgrove Genealogy and Heraldry]
 
*[http://www.bromsgrovebmsgh.co.uk/index.html Bromsgrove Genealogy and Heraldry]
  
*[http://www.cradleylinks.co.uk/ Cradley Links][[image:newthing2.jpg]] Feb 2009
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*[http://www.cradleylinks.co.uk/ Cradley Links]
  
*[http://www.halesowenroots.com/ Halesowen Roots][[image:newthing2.jpg]] Feb 2009
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*[http://www.halesowenroots.com/ Halesowen Roots]
  
 
*[http://www.phancocks.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/localhistory/localhis.htm Holt and Little Witley]
 
*[http://www.phancocks.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/localhistory/localhis.htm Holt and Little Witley]
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*[http://www.stourbridge.co.uk/htm/welcome.htm Stourbridge History and Genealogy]
 
*[http://www.stourbridge.co.uk/htm/welcome.htm Stourbridge History and Genealogy]
  
*[http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~wrag44/index.htm Parish Register Transcripts] Covers southern Worcestershire.
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*[http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~wrag44/index.htm Parish Register Transcripts]  
  
 
*[http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~wythallindex/index.htm Wythall People]
 
*[http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~wythallindex/index.htm Wythall People]
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'''Maps and Photographs'''
 
'''Maps and Photographs'''
  
*[http://www.lostlabours.co.uk/agenoria/ Images of the Stour Valley and the West Country][[image:newthing2.jpg]] Feb 2009
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*[http://www.lostlabours.co.uk/agenoria/ Images of the Stour Valley and the West Country]
  
 
*[http://worcestershire.whub.org.uk/home/wcc-arch-tithe-maps.htm Worcestershire Tithe and Inclosure Map Project]
 
*[http://worcestershire.whub.org.uk/home/wcc-arch-tithe-maps.htm Worcestershire Tithe and Inclosure Map Project]
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*[http://worcestershire.whub.org.uk/home/wccindex/wcc-records/wcc-records-pic.htm Prints from the Worcestershire Record Office]
 
*[http://worcestershire.whub.org.uk/home/wccindex/wcc-records/wcc-records-pic.htm Prints from the Worcestershire Record Office]
  
 
'''Books of local interest'''
 
  
  
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==Record Office Lookup Requests==
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Please read the [[Record Office Lookup - Terms and Conditions|Terms and Conditions]] before requesting a lookup.
 
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'''Record Office Lookup Contacts'''
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*Hereford & Worcester R/O. '''VERY''' Occasionally [http://www.familytreeforum.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=519 Jennie H]
 
 
 
*Worcestershire Library and History Centre [http://www.familytreeforum.com/member.php?u=1306 geordiegirl]
 
  
 
==Cemetery Lookup Requests==
 
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'''Cemetery Lookup Contacts'''
 
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*Dudley [http://www.familytreeforum.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=634 Pamdidle]
 
*Oldswinford [http://www.familytreeforum.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=634 Pamdidle]
 
*Stourbridge [http://www.familytreeforum.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=634 Pamdidle]
 
  
  
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*Parts of Worcestershire [http://www.familytreeforum.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=98 dolly mixture]
 
*Parts of Worcestershire [http://www.familytreeforum.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=98 dolly mixture]
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Latest revision as of 10:32, 16 May 2023

In the heart of the Midlands Region, Worcestershire has many attractions.

Worcester City is known as the Faithful City as it was the City that stood firm for King Charles during the Civil War.

The Royal Worcester Porcelain factory has been in the city since 1751.

The county has some outstanding beauty spots such as the Malvern Hills which inspired Sir Edward Elgar to write some of his most well known pieces of music.

County town: Worcester


Other major towns: Malvern, Dudley, Oldbury, Halesowen, Kidderminster


Worcestershire Places of Worship


Regional projects Forum

Source: Wikipedia

Resources

Primary Reference


Countywide Interest




Specific Town and Village Interest




Maps and Photographs




Register Office

Worcestershire County Council now offer an Online copy certificate service

Bromsgrove

Register Office
School Drive
Bromsgrove
Worcs
B60 1AY
E-mail bromsgroveregisteroffice@worcestershire.gov.uk


Droitwich Register Office

Council Offices
Ombersley Street East
Droitwich
WR9 8QX
E-mail droitwichregisteroffice@worcestershire.gov.uk


Evesham

Register Office
County Offices
Swan Lane
Evesham
WR11 4TZ
E-mail eveshamregisteroffice@worcestershire.gov.uk


Kidderminster

Register Office
Council Offices
Bewdley Road
Kidderminster
DY11 6RL
E-mail kidderminsterregisteroffice@worcestershire.gov.uk


Malvern

Hatherton Lodge
Avenue Road
Malvern
WR14 3AG
E-mail malvernregisteroffice@worcestershire.gov.uk


Pershore

Wychavon Council Offices
Queen Elizabeth Drive
Station Road
Pershore
WR10 1PT
E-mail pershoreregisteroffice@worcestershire.gov.uk


Redditch

Register Office
29 Easemore Road
Redditch
Worcs
B98 8ER
E-mail redditchregisteroffice@worcestershire.gov.uk


Tenbury

The Pump Rooms
Tenbury Wells
WR15 8BA
E-mail tenburyregisteroffice@worcestershire.gov.uk


Worcester

County Hall
Spetchley Road
Worcester
WR5 2NP
E-mail worcesterregisteroffice@worcestershire.gov.uk


Record Office & Archive Lookup Requests

Please read the Terms and Conditions before requesting a lookup.

By requesting a lookup you are agreeing to the Terms and Conditions as above.


Record Office & Archive Lookup Contacts

Cemetery Lookup Requests

Please read the Terms and Conditions before requesting a lookup.

By requesting a lookup you are agreeing to the Terms and Conditions as above.


Cemetery Lookup Contacts


Photo Offers

Members that have offered to take photographs in particular areas. Please send a private message to the member with your queries.



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