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The 15th-century Earl of Warwick known as the Kingmaker lived at Warwick Castle.
 
The 15th-century Earl of Warwick known as the Kingmaker lived at Warwick Castle.
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==Resources==
 
==Resources==
  
 
'''Primary Reference'''
 
'''Primary Reference'''
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*[http://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/countyrecordoffice '''County Record Office''']  
 
*[http://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/countyrecordoffice '''County Record Office''']  
  
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*[http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/GenerateContent?CONTENT_ITEM_ID=7298&CONTENT_ITEM_TYPE=0&MENU_ID=10468&EXPAND=5396 Birmingham City Archives]  
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*[http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/library/mrc/ Warwick Library - The Modern Records Centre]
  
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*[http://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/web/corporate/pages.nsf/(DisplayLinks)/4DDCBAEECD4F52D0802573920051B4D4 Warwickshire BMD]  
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*[http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/archives.bcc Birmingham City Archives]  
  
 
*[http://www.bmsgh.org/wmbmd/index.html West Midlands BMD]  
 
*[http://www.bmsgh.org/wmbmd/index.html West Midlands BMD]  
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*[http://www.angelfire.com/wa3/wks/ Warwickshire Look-up Exchange]
 
*[http://www.angelfire.com/wa3/wks/ Warwickshire Look-up Exchange]
  
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*[http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/library/mrc/ Warwick Library - The Modern Records Centre]
 
  
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*[http://www.local-history.co.uk/Groups/wmids.html The Local History Directory — West Midlands]
 
  
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*[http://www.covfhs.org Coventry FHS]
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'''Countywide Interest'''
  
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*[http://www.nnwfhs.org.uk/ Nuneaton and North Warwickshire FHS]  
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*[http://www.warwickshire-info.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/ Warwickshire Baptisms and Marriages]
  
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*[http://www.rugbyfhg.co.uk Rugby Family History Group]  
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*[http://www.hunimex.com/warwick/warks_cen.html The Census in Warwickshire]
  
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*[http://www.local-history.co.uk/Groups/warks.html Warwickshire History Society]  
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*[http://www.hunimex.com/warwick/census/warks_census_strays.html Warwickshire Census Strays]
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'''Countywide Interest'''
 
  
 
*[http://www.midlandshistoricaldata.org/index.html The Midlands' Digital Library]
 
*[http://www.midlandshistoricaldata.org/index.html The Midlands' Digital Library]
  
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*[http://www.hunimex.com/warwick/pubs/index.html John Crossling's History of Warwickshire Pubs]
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*[http://www.hunimex.com/warwick/illegits.html List of Illegitimacy Orders]  
  
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*[http://www.hunimex.com/warwick/illegits.html List of Illegitimacy Orders]  
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*[http://www.nnwfhs.org.uk/ Nuneaton and North Warwickshire FHS]  
  
 
*[http://hunimex.com/warwick/ Pickards Pink Pages for Warwickshire Genealogy]   
 
*[http://hunimex.com/warwick/ Pickards Pink Pages for Warwickshire Genealogy]   
  
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*[http://www.hunimex.com/warwick/warks_cen.html The Census in Warwickshire]
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*[http://www.ontaworld.co.uk/england/warwickshire/index.html Warwickshire Parishes, Villages and Hamlets]
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*[http://www.hunimex.com/warwick/pubs/index.html John Crossling's History of Warwickshire Pubs]
  
 
*[http://uk-transcriptions.accessgenealogy.com/Warks..htm Transcriptions from Warwickshire Records ]  
 
*[http://uk-transcriptions.accessgenealogy.com/Warks..htm Transcriptions from Warwickshire Records ]  
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*[http://www.windowsonwarwickshire.org.uk/ Windows on Warwickshire]
 
  
 
*[http://www.bmsgh.org/parish/warw/tyaiw/tyaiwintro.html Tracing Your Ancestors in Warwickshire (excluding Birmingham)]
 
*[http://www.bmsgh.org/parish/warw/tyaiw/tyaiwintro.html Tracing Your Ancestors in Warwickshire (excluding Birmingham)]
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*[http://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/tithe Tithe Apportionments ]  
 
*[http://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/tithe Tithe Apportionments ]  
  
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*[http://www.warwickshire-info.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/ Warwickshire Baptisms and Marriages]
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*[http://www.windowsonwarwickshire.org.uk/ Windows on Warwickshire]  
  
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*[http://www.hunimex.com/warwick/census/warks_census_strays.html Warwickshire Census Strays]
 
  
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*[http://www.ontaworld.co.uk/england/warwickshire/index.html Warwickshire Parishes, Villages and Hamlets]
 
  
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'''Specific Town and Village Interest'''
  
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'''Specific Town and Village Interest'''
 
  
 
*[http://dialspace.dial.pipex.com/prod/dialspace/town/square/fk26/localpast/index.htm Alcester and District Local History Society]
 
*[http://dialspace.dial.pipex.com/prod/dialspace/town/square/fk26/localpast/index.htm Alcester and District Local History Society]
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*[http://www.astonbrook-through-astonmanor.co.uk/ Aston Brook Through Aston Manor]
 
*[http://www.astonbrook-through-astonmanor.co.uk/ Aston Brook Through Aston Manor]
  
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*[http://www.hometown.aol.co.uk/pitexplosion/ The Baddesley/Baxterley Pit Explosion 1882]
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*[http://www.barfordheritage.org/wordpress/ Barford Heritage Group]
  
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*[http://www.barfordheritage.org/wordpress/ Barford Heritage Group]
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*[http://www.baddesleypitexplosion.co.uk The Baddesley/Baxterley Pit Explosion 1882]
  
 
*[http://www.bmsgh.org/ Birmingham and Midland Society for Genealogy and Heraldry]  
 
*[http://www.bmsgh.org/ Birmingham and Midland Society for Genealogy and Heraldry]  
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*[http://www.bham.de/brum.html Birmingham History and Genealogy]
 
*[http://www.bham.de/brum.html Birmingham History and Genealogy]
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*[http://lives.bgfl.org/carlchinn/index.cfm?mr= Birmingham Lives - the Carl Chinn Archive]
  
 
*[http://www.stewartelse.com/asylum/index Birmingham Lunatic Asylum - Cases]  
 
*[http://www.stewartelse.com/asylum/index Birmingham Lunatic Asylum - Cases]  
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*[http://www.dwarner.com/data/data.htm Wrightson's Triennial Directory, 1818, for Birmingham]
  
 
*[http://www.virtualbrum.co.uk/genealogy/index.htm Virtual Brum]
 
*[http://www.virtualbrum.co.uk/genealogy/index.htm Virtual Brum]
  
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*http://www.dwarner.com/data/data.htm Wrightson's Triennial Directory, 1818, for Birmingham]
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*[http://www.hunimex.com/warwick/census/chilvers_coton_1836.html Chilvers Coton Inhabitants in 1836]
  
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*[http://www.covkid.org.uk/Database%20Homepage.html Coventry People]  
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*[http://www.familyresearcher.co.uk/CoventryRaids.htm Coventry During The Blitz]  
  
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*[http://www.hunimex.com/warwick/census/chilvers_coton_1836.html Chilvers Coton Inhabitants in 1836]
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*[http://www.covfhs.org Coventry FHS]
  
 
*[http://www.coventrycollections.org/index.htm Coventry Collections]
 
*[http://www.coventrycollections.org/index.htm Coventry Collections]
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*[http://www.historiccoventry.co.uk/main/main.php Coventry's Historic Past]
 
*[http://www.historiccoventry.co.uk/main/main.php Coventry's Historic Past]
  
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*[http://www.familyresearcher.co.uk/CoventryRaids.htm Coventry During The Blitz] Includes a list of victims
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*[http://www.rupert-fish.co.uk/interests/coventry_market_history.html History of Coventry Market]  
  
 
*[http://www.hunimex.com/warwick/dirs/coventry_1805.html Coventry 1805 Holden's Triennial Directory]
 
*[http://www.hunimex.com/warwick/dirs/coventry_1805.html Coventry 1805 Holden's Triennial Directory]
  
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*[http://www.dudley.gov.uk/community-and-living/deaths-funerals--cremations/genealogy-research-service Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council -Important Notice]
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*[http://www.dudley.gov.uk/community-and-living/deaths-funerals--cremations/genealogy-research-service Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council - Deaths, Funerals & Cremations]
  
 
*[http://www.bmsgh.org/parish/warw/tyaiw/dunchurch.html Dunchurch]
 
*[http://www.bmsgh.org/parish/warw/tyaiw/dunchurch.html Dunchurch]
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*[http://homepage.ntlworld.com/macjoseph/ Ladywood]
 
*[http://homepage.ntlworld.com/macjoseph/ Ladywood]
  
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*[http://www.digital-ladywood.org.uk/ Digital Ladywood] includes Attwood Green, Benmore, Five Ways, Lee Bank & Woodview
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*[http://www.digital-ladywood.org.uk/ Digital Ladywood includes Attwood Green, Benmore, Five Ways, Lee Bank & Woodview]
  
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*[http://www.oldladywood.co.uk/ Ladywood Past and Present]
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*[http://www.bmsgh.org/parish/warw/tyaiw/leamingtonpriors.html Leamington Priors]
  
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*[http://www.bmsgh.org/parish/warw/tyaiw/leamingtonpriors.html Leamington Priors]
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*[http://www.centuries-before.co.uk/index.htm Baptisms for Napton, Lower Shuckburgh and Stockton]  
  
 
*[http://www.oxhill.org.uk/History.htm History of Oxhill]
 
*[http://www.oxhill.org.uk/History.htm History of Oxhill]
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*[http://www.qlhs.org.uk/ Quinton Local History Society]
 
*[http://www.qlhs.org.uk/ Quinton Local History Society]
  
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*[http://www.qlhs.org.uk/archive/archive.htm Quinton National School Registers] also Woodhouse Road School
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*[http://www.qlhs.org.uk/archive/archive.htm Quinton National School Registers also Woodhouse Road School]
  
 
*[http://www.qlhs.org.uk/oracle/oracle.htm The Quinton Oracle]
 
*[http://www.qlhs.org.uk/oracle/oracle.htm The Quinton Oracle]
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*[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'''  
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*[http://www.picturesofcoventry.co.uk/ Pictures of Coventry and the surrounding Area]
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*[http://hearteng.110mb.com/index.htm Heart of England -Photographs]
  
 
*[http://www.hunimex.com/warwick/photogs.html Victorian Photography Studios]
 
*[http://www.hunimex.com/warwick/photogs.html Victorian Photography Studios]
  
  
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'''Books of local interest'''
 
  
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==Register Office==
  
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==Register Office==
 
  
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[http://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/Web/corporate/pages.nsf/Links/472FA73688E0473780256EC8002D177E Online certificate searching and applications - Warwickshire Web]
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*[http://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/web/corporate/pages.nsf/(DisplayLinks)/4DDCBAEECD4F52D0802573920051B4D4 Warwickshire BMD]
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*[http://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/Web/corporate/pages.nsf/Links/472FA73688E0473780256EC8002D177E Online certificate searching and applications - Warwickshire Web]
  
 
There are currently four main offices from which copy certificates may be issued. Certificates from the Warwickshire North Registration District may be ordered from both Atherstone and Nuneaton.
 
There are currently four main offices from which copy certificates may be issued. Certificates from the Warwickshire North Registration District may be ordered from both Atherstone and Nuneaton.
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==Record Office & Archive Lookup Requests==
  
 
Please read the [[Record Office Lookup - Terms and Conditions|Terms and Conditions]] before requesting a lookup.
 
Please read the [[Record Office Lookup - Terms and Conditions|Terms and Conditions]] before requesting a lookup.
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'''Cemetery Lookup Contacts'''
 
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*Nuneaton [http://www.familytreeforum.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=238 Dawnie and her 3 munchkins]
 
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*Shirley (West Midlands) [http://www.familytreeforum.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=266 JBee]
 
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*South Birmingham [http://www.familytreeforum.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=266 JBee]
 
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==Photo Offers==
 
==Photo Offers==
  
 
Members that have offered to take photographs in particular areas. Please send a private message to 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.
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Back to [[England]]
 
Back to [[England]]

Latest revision as of 10:28, 16 May 2023

Also known as Shakespeare country being the home of William Shakespeare.

Home to two castles, Warwick and Kenilworth, the remains of the 'Forest of Arden', as portrayed by Shakespeare in As You Like It, and the site of the English Civil War battlefield of Edgehill.

The county's industries are engineering and textile production.

The 15th-century Earl of Warwick known as the Kingmaker lived at Warwick Castle.

County town: Warwick


Other major towns: Birmingham, Coventry, Solihull


Warwickshire Places of Worship


Regional Projects Forum

Source: Wikipedia

Resources

Primary Reference


Countywide Interest


Specific Town and Village Interest



Maps and Photographs



Register Office

There are currently four main offices from which copy certificates may be issued. Certificates from the Warwickshire North Registration District may be ordered from both Atherstone and Nuneaton.


Atherstone Register Office

Superintendent Registrar
Warwickshire North Registration District
First Floor, Warwick House,
Ratcliffe Street,
Atherstone
CV9 1JP
Tel 01827 713241


Nuneaton Register Office

Superintendent Registrar
Warwickshire North Registration District
The Register Office
Riversley Park,
Coton Road
Nuneaton
CV11 5HA
Tel 02476 348948


Rugby

Superintendent Registrar
Warwickshire East Registration District
5 Bloxam Place
Rugby
CV21 3DS
Tel 01788 571233


Warwick

Superintendent Registrar
Warwickshire South Registration District
Pageant House
2 Jury Street
Warwick
CV34 4EW
Tel 01926 494269


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.


Back to England

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