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*[http://www.lancashire.gov.uk/education/record_office/ '''Lancashire Record Office'''] | *[http://www.lancashire.gov.uk/education/record_office/ '''Lancashire Record Office'''] | ||
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*[http://www.lancashire.gov.uk/libraries/ Lancashire Library and Information Service] | *[http://www.lancashire.gov.uk/libraries/ Lancashire Library and Information Service] | ||
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*[http://www.lancashirebmd.org.uk/ Lancashire BMD] | *[http://www.lancashirebmd.org.uk/ Lancashire BMD] | ||
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*[http://www.lancashireparishcouncils.gov.uk/parishes/index.asp Lancashire Parish Portal] | *[http://www.lancashireparishcouncils.gov.uk/parishes/index.asp Lancashire Parish Portal] | ||
*[http://www.ffhs.org.uk/about/whatwedo.php Lancashire Family History Societies] | *[http://www.ffhs.org.uk/about/whatwedo.php Lancashire Family History Societies] | ||
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*[http://www.lan-opc.org.uk/ Lancashire OnLine Parish Clerk Project] | *[http://www.lan-opc.org.uk/ Lancashire OnLine Parish Clerk Project] | ||
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*[http://www.geocities.com/myjacobfamily/lancashiredeeds.html Lancashire Deeds 1667-1811] | *[http://www.geocities.com/myjacobfamily/lancashiredeeds.html Lancashire Deeds 1667-1811] | ||
| − | *[http://www.lantern.lancashire.gov.uk/ Lancashire | + | *[http://www.rootsweb.com/~englan/ Lancashire GenWeb] |
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| + | *[http://www.lantern.lancashire.gov.uk/ Lancashire Lantern - Lancashire Life and Times e-Resource Network] | ||
*[http://www.lancslist.com/lancslist Lancashire Surname List] | *[http://www.lancslist.com/lancslist Lancashire Surname List] | ||
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*[http://www.xmission.com/~nelsonb/lws.htm Lancashire Will Search] | *[http://www.xmission.com/~nelsonb/lws.htm Lancashire Will Search] | ||
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*[http://genchatfriends.proboards39.com/ Merseyside Genealogy & History Forum] | *[http://genchatfriends.proboards39.com/ Merseyside Genealogy & History Forum] | ||
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*[http://www.manchester2002-uk.com/info/manchester-executions.html Manchester Executions] | *[http://www.manchester2002-uk.com/info/manchester-executions.html Manchester Executions] | ||
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| + | *[http://www.mlfhs.org.uk/ Manchester & Lancashire Family History Society] | ||
*[http://www.victoriacross.org.uk/manchest.htm Manchester] | *[http://www.victoriacross.org.uk/manchest.htm Manchester] | ||
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====Liverpool==== | ====Liverpool==== | ||
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| + | *[http://www.liverpool-genealogy.org.uk/ Liverpool & SW Lancashire Family History Society] | ||
*[http://allertoncemetery.mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/ Allerton Cemetery] | *[http://allertoncemetery.mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/ Allerton Cemetery] | ||
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==Register Office== | ==Register Office== | ||
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| + | *[http://www.lancashire.gov.uk/environment/birthsmarriagesdeaths/certificates/ Lancashire Certificates Online] | ||
As part of the UKBMD volunteer project, the county of Lancashire has a searchable BMD Index. | As part of the UKBMD volunteer project, the county of Lancashire has a searchable BMD Index. | ||
Revision as of 09:11, 2 May 2008
| In the North West of England, its boundary to the west is the Irish Sea and to the east, the Pennines and Yorkshire.
It takes its name from the city of Lancaster where the infamous Pendle Witches stood trial in 1612 at Lancaster Castle. Formerly a centre for cotton manufacture, the traditional crafts along with its 'dark satanic mills' have been replaced by more modern and varied industries. Children's author Beatrix Potter lived on the county's northern border at Hill Top Farm, near Sawrey, until her death in 1943. |
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The county has undergone numerous boundary changes over the years. A summary of these can be found here.
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Resources
Primary Reference
Countywide Interest
- The Salford Hundred Towships Covers the Parishes of Ashton under Lyne, Bolton, Bury, Deane, Eccles, Flixton, Manchester, Middlewich, Prestwich cum Oldham, Radcliffe Rochdale and Wigan
- University of Central Lancashire -Institute of Local and Family History includes Probate Index for Western Deaneries of the Archdeaconry of Richmond, 1748-1858
Specific Town and Village Interest (Also see Liverpool and Manchester below)
- Local & Family History in St Helens includes photographs, maps and downloads of church records
- Todmorden and Walsden Genealogy Includes some Parish Records
Maps and Photographs
- A Directory of 18th and 19th Century Liverpool Photographers Useful for dating old photos
Manchester
Liverpool
Books of local interest
Register Office
As part of the UKBMD volunteer project, the county of Lancashire has a searchable BMD Index. To order a certificate you need to find the entry in the The Lancashire BMD Index and use the local index reference number.
Now centralised through the following office:
Lancashire Registration District
Certificate Services
Quayside Court
Chain Caul Way
Preston
PR2 2ZP
Tel 01772 326881
Please note for events within the Blackburn, Blackpool and Manchester districts you will need to use one of the following links
Blackburn area copy certificate information can be found at Copy Certificates
Blackpool registrars have a useful FAQ section with links to copy certificate ordering information at Certificate FAQ Information
Manchester Registrars offer a full range of certificates along with PDF application forms at
Record Office 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 Lookup Contacts
- Manchester Parish Records. BMD's & Burials Pat Hope
- Manchester Archives & Oldham jemima puddleduck
- Manchester Archives Chimleys-66 (Deb)
- Wirral Lovettpod (Helen)
- Stockport Library jemima puddleduck
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
- Aigburth garstonite
- Allerton (references needed) garstonite
- All Souls RC Cemetery Patience of Pendle
- Anfield Lovettpod (Helen)
- St. Lawrence, Longridge katkin bluebell
- Garston garstonite
- Hunts cross garstonite
- Halewood garstonite
- Little Marsden, St Paul's Patience of Pendle
- Mossley hill garstonite
- Oldham area jemima puddleduck
- Southport clematised
- Speke garstonite
- Weaste Cemetery, Salford (references needed please) Chimleys-66 (Deb) or Jennebel
- Woolton garstonite
Photo Offers
Members that have offered to take photographs in particular areas. Please send a private message to the member with your queries.
- Southport and surrounding areas within a 5 to 10 mile radius clematised
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