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The Archives Catalogue lists some the documents held in the archives, a searchable catalogue can be found by scrolling down the page at [http://www.fife.gov.uk/atoz/index.cfm?fuseaction=service.display&objectid=1E5C4D52-FCD7-40C7-8D76693F14B400E1 Archives Information]<br> | The Archives Catalogue lists some the documents held in the archives, a searchable catalogue can be found by scrolling down the page at [http://www.fife.gov.uk/atoz/index.cfm?fuseaction=service.display&objectid=1E5C4D52-FCD7-40C7-8D76693F14B400E1 Archives Information]<br> | ||
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| − | + | '''Family History Society''' | |
| + | *[http://www.fifefhs.org/ Fife FHS] | ||
| + | *[http://www.fifefhs.org/Records/Deeds/standrews.htm Burgh Deed Registers, 1692-1891] | ||
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| + | '''Local History and Heritage''' | ||
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| + | Fife Council have several online articles about the local area, village history is one subject covered in detail, the main heritage page can be found at | ||
| + | *[http://www.fife.gov.uk/topics/index.cfm?fuseaction=history.home&subjectid=80607572-DA09-42F8-867CDC4CAD97EA4B Local History and Heritage] | ||
| + | *[http://www.robinsoncrusoeslargo.org.uk/Index.asp?MainID=2428 Largo in legend and folklore] | ||
| + | *[http://www.thefifepost.com/churches.htm Churches in Fife in 1893] | ||
| + | *[http://specialcollections.st-and.ac.uk/muniments.htm University Muniments: Archives at the University of St Andrews, Fife] | ||
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'''Maps''' | '''Maps''' | ||
*[http://www.scottish-towns.co.uk/fife/index.html Fife maps] | *[http://www.scottish-towns.co.uk/fife/index.html Fife maps] | ||
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'''Genealogy Links''' | '''Genealogy Links''' | ||
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*[http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~hughwallis/IGIBatchNumbers/CountyFife.htm#PageTitle IGI Fife] | *[http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~hughwallis/IGIBatchNumbers/CountyFife.htm#PageTitle IGI Fife] | ||
| + | *[http://members.aol.com/drewhss/drew.htm/index.html Drew's Scottish Genealogy and Ancestor Search]<br> | ||
| + | *[http://www.rootsweb.com/~sctfif/ Fife Genweb]<br> | ||
| + | *[http://www.thefifepost.com/index.htm The Fife Post]<br> | ||
| + | *[http://www.fifefhs.org/Records/photographers.htm Fife Photographers to 1900] | ||
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| − | *[http://www. | + | *[http://books.google.co.uk/books?vid=OCLC54568911&id=5TnD0b_a5TEC&pg=PA3&lpg=PA3&dq=Carnock#PPP4,M1 The History of Dunfermline, from the Earliest Records] |
| + | *[http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/mmartin/fifepits/ Fife pits and memorial book] | ||
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Revision as of 12:44, 2 June 2007
The Forth Bridge, the first major steel bridge in the world has over 54,000 tons of steel and 6,500,000 rivets. The bridge, and the connecting railway lines from Inverkeithing and Dalmeny, cost £3,000,000 to build. Work commenced in 1883 and was completed in 1890.
Register Offices
Fife Registration service operate a network of 18 register offices which can supply copy certificates. For copy certificate information see Registrars and Certificates
Fife Council also offer a Genealogy Service, as well as assistance with research one service offered is a bound book format Family Tree Package.
Additional information about register offices and the services available can be obtained from;
Sophia Semple
Council Registrar
Fife Council
Albany House
Albany Gate
Glenrothes
KY7 5NP
Tel 08451 550 077
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 linked above.
Record Office 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 linked above.
Cemetery Lookup Contacts
- Fife: Jilly McMad
Links
Library Services
The library service operates through over 50 local library branches, a list of libraries and contact details can be found at Library Locations
Archives
Law and Administration Archive Centre
Carleton House
The Haig Business Park
Balgonie Road
Markinch
Glenrothes
KY7 6AQ
Tel; 01592 583 352
The Archives Catalogue lists some the documents held in the archives, a searchable catalogue can be found by scrolling down the page at Archives Information
Family History Society
Local History and Heritage
Fife Council have several online articles about the local area, village history is one subject covered in detail, the main heritage page can be found at
- Local History and Heritage
- Largo in legend and folklore
- Churches in Fife in 1893
- University Muniments: Archives at the University of St Andrews, Fife
Maps
Genealogy Links
- IGI Fife
- Drew's Scottish Genealogy and Ancestor Search
- Fife Genweb
- The Fife Post
- Fife Photographers to 1900
Books
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