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'''The London Metropolitan Archives''' contains some overseas records previously held at the Guildhall Library, in addition to many other records , including [[British Army#Absent Voters Lists|Absent Voters Lists]] for the London area.

Note, some records from the London Metropolitan Archives are available on the pay website Ancestry, see External links below, but not currently the overseas records. , However, Although the LMA advised in January 2015 "we have added the overseas parish records to the list of material for consideration in regard to digitisation", to date (2019/01) these are still unavailable.

Some overseas records from the LMA are available on FamilySearch ([[LDS]]) microfilmdigitised microfilms, with including some where '''index records''' have been transcribed which are '''searchable'''. Sign in to FamilySearch is require to view the following catalogue records. <br>Catalogue entries:*[https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/153708 Baptisms, 1875-1879 Marriages, 1877 Julfa Iran] film 574493 Item 2. '''Index''' records are available which are searchable.

*[https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/268289 Original certificates of baptisms and marriages of British subjects abroad, solemnized or registered at diplomatic representations]. '''Index''' records for most of the digitised microfilms are available which are searchable. The relationship of these records to the records described in the previous film (Foreign registers, 1785-1891) is not clear, but from the title they may also be part of DL/E/E/005/MS11224. However, as the Foreign Office is also noted as an author, most, but probably not all, of these records will also be included in those available at the [[General Register Office]]. *[https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/554930 Baptisms and marriages for British subjects in foreign countries, 1816-1836] 576992 Item 3. includes a reference to the baptism record of Philip Anderson, 1818, from the Presidency of Bombay (India). Although the catalogue states Index records are available which are searchable, this appears to be an incorrect statement.*FamilySearch microfilm series "Licensing papers, 1660-1858", [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/823027 catalogue entry]. “Papers include certificates of appointment, testimonials and nominations, relating to the licensing of curates, lecturers, chaplains (including East India Company and foreign chaplains)….” Microfilm of original manuscripts in Guildhall Library, London, now in the London Metropolitan Archives. Some of these records have been digitized (all are expected to be, in due course) and may be viewed at a FamilySearch Centre on a FamilyHistory computer.*See '''[[FamilySearch Centres]]''' for more details about of digitised microfilms, which have now been withdrawn, to may be replaced in time by digitised microfilms, viewed at a FamilySearch Centre on a FamilyHistory computer. Additionally some of which are already availablemay be viewed at FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries.

The AVLs are for the London area. It These records may possibly be included in the Ancestry (pay website) database "London, England, Electoral Registers, 1832-1965". There is probable that at least some of these also a separate Ancestry database 'UK, Absent Voter Lists, 1918-1925, 1939" with records are now on Ancestryfor London, source unknown. See [[British Army#Absent Voters Lists(UK): 1918- c 1923, a few later|British Army-Absent Voters Lists]] for more detailsabout this category of records. Also see External links, below.

==External Linkslinks==*[httphttps://search.lma.gov.uk London Metropolitan Archives Collections Catalogue] Website of LMA.**"Visiting LMA" has a link to [https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/things-to-do/visiting-the-city/archiveshistory-and-city-historyheritage/london-metropolitan-archives/Pages/default.aspx Official website of LMA]**"Visitor informationand services] cityoflondon.gov.uk. "/"Plan your visit to London Metropolitan Archives (LMA)History Card" indicate that you need to obtain a History Card to access original material. "Self Service Photography" indicates LMA allows users to bring their own cameras to take pictures of documents only if but they need to obtain a self service photography permit which is valid for one day, (or longer) for which a charge applies. "Visitor Regulations" indicate items which are permitted, and not permitted, in the research areas. *[https://www.ancestry.co.uk/search/categories/london_met_archives/ London Metropolitan Archives] Collection on Ancestry (a pay website) including [https://search.ancestry.co.uk/search/db.aspx?dbid=1795 London, England, Electoral Registers, 1832-1965]. There is also a separate database [https://search.ancestry.co.uk/search/db.aspx?dbid=61320 UK, Absent Voter Lists, 1918-1925, 1939] but the source of the London records is not stated. Ancestry website.*[https://search.lma.gov.uk/rg_pdf_creator/index.php?research_guide=36 "Births Marriages and Deaths Overseas"] London Metropolitan Archives Research Guide 8. (pdf format) (3 pages). [https://search.lma.gov.uk/scripts/mwimain.dll/144/RESEARCH_GUIDES/web_detail_rg/SISN+36?SESSIONSEARCH Webpage].:[https://web.archive.org/web/20160401031142/https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/things-to-do/london-metropolitan-archives/visitor-information/Documents/08-births-marriages-and-deaths-overseas.pdf 2010 version of London Metropolitan Archives Information Leaflet Number Research Guide 8: Births], marriages and deaths overseas] now archived. (pdf6 pages), dated March 2010:[https://web.archive. [org/web/20170320174250/http://www.history.ac.uk/gh/overseas.htm Similar document html "Births Marriages and Deaths Overseas"] 2004 version, earlier date] . Guildhall Library Manuscripts Section (the previous holder of these records), now an archived webpage.

*[https://wwwsearch.cityoflondonlma.gov.uk/things-to-doscripts/london-metropolitan-archivesmwimain.dll/visitor-information144/RESEARCH_GUIDES/Documentsweb_detail_rg/10-electoral-registers-at-london-metropolitan-archives.pdf SISN+92?SESSIONSEARCH List of research guides] Select Electoral registers at London Metropolitan Archives: Information Leaflet Number 10]. Includes information about Absent Voters Lists.===Historical books online===*Comments about [https://archive.org/details/registrumecclesi00burnrich/page/240 "The registers of Persons Baptised etc Abroad: [mainly Europe<nowiki>]</nowiki>"] page 240 ''Registrum ecclesiae parochialis : the history of parish registers in England : also of the registers of Scotland, Ireland, the East and West Indies...'' by John Southerden Burn 2nd edition 1862 Archive.org.