Difference between revisions of "Worcestershire"

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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.

Resources

Primary Reference

County Record Office

County Library

Worcester Lookup Service

Countywide Interest

The Black Country

Black Country Bugle

Bentley's Worcestershire Directory 1840-1841

Pigot's Trade Directory of 1830

Worcestershire History and Genealogy

The Midlands' Digital Library

Parishmouse Worcestershire

Worcestershire Past

Rootschat Worcester

Transcriptions from Worcestershire Records

Worcestershire Surname Interests

The Visitation of Worcestershire 1569

Worcestershire Parishes, Villages and Hamlets

Specific Town and Village Interest

Alcester and District Local History Society

Badsey

Bromsgrove Genealogy and Heraldry

Cradley Links

Halesowen Roots

Holt and Little Witley

The History of Kempsey

Historic Kidderminster

Mamble Village

Malvern FHS

Pershore

St.Andrews's Netherton, Baptisms, Marriages & Burials

Stourbridge History and Genealogy

Parish Register Transcripts

Wythall People

Maps and Photographs

Images of the Stour Valley and the West Country

Worcestershire Tithe and Inclosure Map Project

Churches Of Britain And Ireland - Worcestershire

Old Pictures and Photographs of Worcestershire

Prints from the Worcestershire Record Office

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

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

Record Office & Archive Lookup Contacts

Cemetery Lookup Requests

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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.

Parts of Worcestershire dolly mixture

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+[[Category:Region 3 ~ West Midlands]]
-[[Image:worcestershire.jpg|250px|thumb|A Malvern Sunset submitted by Sherlockslovechild]]
+[[Category:Adopted Pages]]
-</div>
+{| width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="5" cellpadding="5"
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+|-valign="top"
-<br>
+| In the heart of the Midlands Region, Worcestershire has many attractions.
-[[Image:EnglandWorcestershire.jpg|left|151px|thumb|Worcestershire County Map (source:Wikipedia) ]]
-<br><br>
-'''Worcestershire'''
-County town: Worcester
+Worcester City is known as the Faithful City as it was the City that stood firm for King Charles during the Civil War.
-Other major towns: Malvern, Dudley, Oldbury, Halesowen, Kidderminster
+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.
+| style="width:250px" align="right"| __TOC__
+|-valign="top"
+|
+'''County town:''' Worcester
+'''Other major towns:''' Malvern, Dudley, Oldbury, Halesowen, Kidderminster
+'''[[Places_of_Worship:Worcestershire| Worcestershire Places of Worship]]'''
+'''[https://www.familytreeforum.com/forum/site-projects/regional-projects Regional projects Forum]'''
+| [[Image: EnglandWorcestershire.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Source: Wikipedia]]
+|}
+==Resources==
+'''Primary Reference'''
+*[http://worcestershire.whub.org.uk/home/wccindex/wcc-records.htm '''County Record Office''']
+*[http://worcestershire.whub.org.uk/home/wccindex/wcc-lib-index/wcc-lib-24hr.htm County Library]
+*[http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~worcesterlookups/ Worcester Lookup Service]
+'''Countywide Interest'''
+*[http://www.pigsonthewing.org.uk/blackcountry/ The Black Country]
+*[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://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~pobjoyoneill/tradedir/wor1830/wor1830.htm Pigot's Trade Directory of 1830]
+*[http://homepages.nildram.co.uk/~jimella/worcs.htm Worcestershire History and Genealogy]
+*[http://www.midlandshistoricaldata.org/index.html The Midlands' Digital Library]
+*[http://www.parishmouse.com/worcestershire Parishmouse Worcestershire]
+*[http://home.freeuk.com/whe/WorcestershirePast/Wednesday.htm Worcestershire Past]
+*[http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?board=41 Rootschat Worcester]
+*[http://uk-transcriptions.accessgenealogy.com/Worcs..htm Transcriptions from Worcestershire Records]
+*[http://freepages.misc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~newbury/ Worcestershire Surname Interests]
+*[http://www.uk-genealogy.org.uk/england/Worcestershire/visitations/index.html The Visitation of Worcestershire 1569]
+*[http://www.ontaworld.co.uk/england/worcestershire/index.html Worcestershire Parishes, Villages and Hamlets]
+'''Specific Town and Village Interest'''
+*[http://dialspace.dial.pipex.com/prod/dialspace/town/square/fk26/localpast/ Alcester and District Local History Society]
+*[http://badsey.net/index.htm Badsey]
+*[http://www.bromsgrovebmsgh.co.uk/index.html Bromsgrove Genealogy and Heraldry]
+*[http://www.cradleylinks.co.uk/ Cradley Links]
+*[http://www.halesowenroots.com/ Halesowen Roots]
+*[http://www.phancocks.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/localhistory/localhis.htm Holt and Little Witley]
+*[http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Academy/5386/?20071?20078 The History of Kempsey ]
+*[http://www.kidcivicsoc.org.uk/index.html Historic Kidderminster]
+*[http://www.mamblevillage.freeserve.co.uk/ Mamble Village]
+*[http://www.mfhs.org.uk/ Malvern FHS]
+*[http://freepages.history.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~newbury/ Pershore]
+*[http://uk-transcriptions.accessgenealogy.com/St.Andrew's,Netherton.htm St.Andrews's Netherton, Baptisms, Marriages & Burials]
+*[http://www.stourbridge.co.uk/htm/welcome.htm Stourbridge History and Genealogy]
+*[http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~wrag44/index.htm Parish Register Transcripts]
+*[http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~wythallindex/index.htm Wythall People]
+'''Maps and Photographs'''
+*[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://www.stevebulman.f9.co.uk/churches/worcester.html  Churches Of Britain And Ireland - Worcestershire]
+*[http://www.worcestercitymuseums.org.uk/content/oldpics/odpind.htm Old Pictures and Photographs of Worcestershire]
+*[http://worcestershire.whub.org.uk/home/wccindex/wcc-records/wcc-records-pic.htm Prints from the Worcestershire Record Office]
-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.
-<br><br><br><br><br>
-Worcestershire County Council now offer an [http://worcestershire.whub.org.uk/home/wccindex/wcc-cul/wcc-mas-registration-copy-certificates.htm online copy certificate service]
 ==Register Office==
+Worcestershire County Council now offer an [http://worcestershire.whub.org.uk/home/wccindex/wcc-cul/wcc-mas-registration-copy-certificates.htm Online copy certificate service]
 '''Bromsgrove'''
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 B60 1AY<br>
 E-mail bromsgroveregisteroffice@worcestershire.gov.uk
 '''Droitwich Register Office'''
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 WR9 8QX<br>
 E-mail droitwichregisteroffice@worcestershire.gov.uk
 '''Evesham'''
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 WR11 4TZ<br>
 E-mail eveshamregisteroffice@worcestershire.gov.uk
 '''Kidderminster'''
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 DY11 6RL<br>
 E-mail kidderminsterregisteroffice@worcestershire.gov.uk
 '''Malvern'''
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 WR14 3AG<br>
 E-mail malvernregisteroffice@worcestershire.gov.uk
 '''Pershore'''
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 WR10 1PT<br>
 E-mail pershoreregisteroffice@worcestershire.gov.uk
 '''Redditch'''
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 B98 8ER<br>
 E-mail redditchregisteroffice@worcestershire.gov.uk
 '''Tenbury'''
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 WR15 8BA<br>
 E-mail tenburyregisteroffice@worcestershire.gov.uk
 '''Worcester'''
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-== Record Office Lookup Requests==
+==Record Office & Archive Lookup Requests==
 Please read the [[Record Office Lookup - Terms and Conditions|Terms and Conditions]] before requesting a lookup.
-By requesting a lookup you are agreeing to the Terms and Conditions as linked above.
+By requesting a lookup you are agreeing to the Terms and Conditions as above.
-'''Record Office Lookup Contacts'''
-*Hereford & Worcester R/O. '''VERY''' Occasionally [http://www.familytreeforum.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=519 Jennie H]
+'''Record Office & Archive Lookup Contacts'''
 ==Cemetery Lookup Requests==
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 Please read the [[Cemetery Lookup -Terms and Conditions|Terms and Conditions]] before requesting a lookup.
-By requesting a lookup you are agreeing to the Terms and Conditions as linked above.
+By requesting a lookup you are agreeing to the Terms and Conditions as above.
 '''Cemetery Lookup Contacts'''
-*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]
 ==Photo Offers==
-Members that have offered to take photographs in particular areas. Please PM the member with your queries.
+Members that have offered to take photographs in particular areas. Please send a private message to the member with your queries.
 *Parts of Worcestershire [http://www.familytreeforum.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=98 dolly mixture]
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-==Links==
-*[http://worcestershire.whub.org.uk/home/wccindex/wcc-records.htm '''County Record Office''']
-*[http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?board=41 Rootschat Worcester]
-'''Local History Society'''
-*[http://www.mfhs.org.uk/ Malvern FHS]
-'''OPC'''
-'''Archives'''
-*[http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~hughwallis/IGIBatchNumbers/CountyWiltshire.htm#PageTitle IGI Worcestershire]
-*[http://www.domesdaybook.co.uk/worcestershire.html The Domesday Book Online]
-*[http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/WOR/ GENUKI Worcestershire]
-*[http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Academy/5386/bentley1840.htm?200723 Bentley's Worcesterhire Directory 1840-1841]
-*[http://www.uk-genealogy.org.uk/england/Worcestershire/visitations/index.html The Visitation of Worcestershire 1569]
-'''Family and Social History'''
-*[http://uk-transcriptions.accessgenealogy.com/worcs..htm Transcriptions From Worcestershire Records]
-*[http://www.institutions.org.uk/workhouses/england/worcs/worcestershire_workhouses.htm  Worcestershire Workhouses]
-'''Maps & Photographs'''
-*[http://www.stevebulman.f9.co.uk/churches/worcester.html  Churches Of Britain And Ireland, Worcester]
-*[http://www.worcestercitymuseums.org.uk/content/oldpics/odpind.htm Old Pictures and Photographs of Worcestershire]
-*[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/wcc-arch-tithe-maps.htm Worcestershire Tithe and Inclosure Map Project]
-'''Countywide Interest'''
-*[http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~pobjoyoneill/tradedir/wor1830/wor1830.htm Pigot's Trade Directory of 1830]
-*[http://worcestershire.whub.org.uk/home/wccindex/wcc-records.Htm Birmingham And Midland Society]
-*[http://homepages.nildram.co.uk/~jimella/worcs.htm Worcestershire History and Genealogy]
-*[http://www.local-history.co.uk/groups/worcs.html Local History Directory]
-*[http://www.pigsonthewing.org.uk/blackcountry/ The Black Country]
-*[http://www.worcesterpeopleandplaces.com/index.asp?tested=y Worcester People And Places]
-*[http://www.parishmouse.co.uk/index.php?title=Main_Page Parishmouse] covers Shropshire, Gloucestershire and Worcestershire.
-'''Specific Town Village Interest'''
-*[http://badsey.net/index.htm Badsey]
-*[http://www.bromsgrovebmsgh.co.uk/index.html Bromsgrove]
-*[http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Academy/5386/?20071?20078 Kempsey is a village in Worcestershire, England.]
-*[http://uk-transcriptions.accessgenealogy.com/St.Andrew's,Netherton.htm St Andrews Church, Netherton- some Parish Records]
-*[http://www.stourbridge.co.uk/htm/welcome.htm Stourbridge History and Genealogy]
-*[http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~wrag44/index.htm Parish Register Transcripts] Covers Berrow; Bredon & Bredon's Norton; Chaceley; Eldersfield; Longdon;Pendock; Redmarley D'Abitot & Staunton
-<br><br>Back to [[England]]
+Back to [[England]]