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==Records==''Tracing your Ancestors in The National Archives'' by Amanda Bevan 2006was home to the London FamilySearch Centre for a period until late March 2019 but this arrangement has now ceased. 576 pages. Published by However, the National Archiveshas become a FamilySearch Affiliate Library, which states it is see [[Family Search Centres]] for more details. ==Searching the only exhaustive guide to records==*The National Archives’ holdings. Available at Archives can be searched from the [[British Library]http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ main page]. *Also available from useful is the catalogue '''[http://astorediscovery.amazonnationalarchives.cogov.uksearch facility, Discovery]''', for descriptions of records held by The National Archives and more than 2,500 archives across the UK.(For tips on searching Discovery Catalogue see webinair [https:/faminbriindso-21/detailwww.youtube.com/1903365899 FIBIS Shopwatch?v=YPkaEiywg7M Top Tips] through Amazon.co.uk) on National Archives youtube channel
Very helpfully== Visiting the Archives==*Please check TNA's [https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/about/visit-us/ "Visit Us"] webpage for further information, including [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/about/visit-us/researching-here/do-i-need-a-readers-ticket/ Do I need a reader’s ticket?]. The procedure also includes completing a short online document handling information tutorial, copies with test questions, similar to the information in [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/about/visit-us/researching-here/handling-documents/ "Handling documents"]. Some of the more popular records are available on microfilm in the reading rooms (paper or digital) Read the description of the records can be distance ordered you are interested in to find out whether this applies). Readers' tickets are only required if you want to look at original documents.*:[https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/about/visit-us/how-to-find-us/ How to find us] indicates that visitor car park charges apply but ‘Blue Badge’ holders are able to continue to park without charge, in designated parking bays. In addition, from 25 October 2021 the National Archives is located within the ULEZ (Ultra Low Emission Zone), where a charge applies for a feevehicles which do not meet the required standard. *Some The slower service documents may be photographed – see "Visit us"/"Researching here"/"What can I take several weeks but can cost as little as 35p into the reading rooms?" for details of permitted devices. For better photographic images, a researcher recommended selecting a table by the windows, for the light provided.<ref>Mike L. [http://ww2talk.com/index.php?threads/national-archives-kew-tips.11433/page-24#post-659486 National Archives - Kew Tips?] ''WW2Talk Forum'' 11 February 2015. Retrieved 11 August 2016.</ref>. All seats now have a camera stand "however, whereas the new Express Service costs from £8.50 but will ones are rather flimsy so that if you have an old fashioned or weighty camera it would be completed in a matter advisable to ask for one of hoursthe older more solid camera stands".<ref>bootneck. See [httphttps://www.nationalarchivesgreatwarforum.org/topic/290100-books-memoirs-about-the-base-area-lines-of-communication-troops/?do=findComment&comment=3021618 Books / Memoirs about the Base Area & Lines Of Communication troops] ''Great War Forum'' 14 June 2021. Retrieved 14 June 2021.</ref>: Note that as from 11 December 2017, camera stations are now no longer provided, and self service printing facilities are no longer provided.<ref>Richelieu.gov[http://ww2talk.ukcom/recordcopyingindex.php?threads/defaultnational-archives-kew-tips.aspx11433/page-28#post-765684 National Archives - Kew Tips?source=ddmenu_shop3 Order copies of documents]''WW2Talk Forum'' 20 October 2017. When visiting Retrieved 21 October 2017.</ref> However, these were the camera stations provided by TNA, and the archives you can usually take digital photographs large quantity of a camera stands (DIY document (including of a microfilm reader screencopying)in the reading rooms are still available.<ref>PsyWar.Org. [Lee Richards, but check this arcre.com] [http://ww2talk.com/index.php?threads/national-archives-kew-tips.11433/page-28#post-765749 National Archives - Kew Tips?] ''WW2Talk Forum'' 21 October 2017. Retrieved 30 December 2017. </ref>*Reference to the online short [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with -your-research/video-guides/ Video Guides] may help in preparation for a member visit to the Archives - subjects include using the catalogue and indexes, records held and arrangement of staff to avoid any problemsrecords.
*Please check TNA's '[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/visit== References ==<references /plan.htm?source=ddmenu_visit1 planning your visit]' webpage for further information, including obtaining a reader's ticket. Some of the more popular records are available on microfilm in the reading rooms (Read the description of the records you are interested in to find out whether this applies). Readers' tickets are only required if you want to look at original documents. >
*Reference to the online short [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/quick-animated-guides.htm Animated Guides]may help in preparation for a visit to the Archives - subjects include using the catalogue and indexes, records held and arrangement of records.
* It should be noted that a charge of £5 per day is proposed for use of the car park from 27th April 2010 and this should be prepaid via a dedicated phoneline or website.
==Access to Archives==
The Access to Archives search facility can be used to search the [[India Office Records]] catalogue (link below).
== External Links ==
*[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ The National Archives]
*[http://yourarchives.nationalarchives.gov.uk/index.php?title=Records_within_The_National_Archives_Relating_to_the_East_India_Company Records within The National Archives Relating to the East India Company]
*[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/a2a/results.aspx?tab=2&Page=1&ExactPhrase=British+Library,+Asia,+Pacific+and+Africa+Collections&Places=British+Library,+Asia,+Pacific+and+Africa+Collections Access to Archives - India Office catalogue search]
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'''The UK National Archives''' (formerly The Public Records Office) collection of records is vast, so please visit their [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ website], where the archive can be searched. Records useful from a genealogical perspective include census records, military papers, passenger lists and [[Wills, Administrations, Probate and Inventories|wills]] amongst many other categories.
The National Archives do not hold births, deaths and marriages civil registration information, these are at the [[General Register Office]], but the indexes can be consulted at TNA. The Family Records Centre has now closed and its services have transferred to TNA.
==Remote Access to Records==
*[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-your-research/research-guides/free-online-records-digital-microfilm/ Research Guide: Free online records: digital microfilm].*A large number of documents can be purchased in digital form on TNA's [https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/our-online-records.htm Online Records] service.*In addition, copies (paper or digital) of records can be distance ordered for a fee. See [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonlinerecordcopying/default.aspx?source=ddmenu_shop5 Documents Onlineddmenu_shop3 Order copies of documents]. Also see the section below "Paying for research".*Many records from The National Archives have been digitised and are available on pay websites including [[findmypast]] and Ancestry. For British Army records see the Fibiwiki page [[British Army#Records|British Army-Records]], and other Fibiwiki pages such as [[Medal Rolls]], [[General Register Office]] serviceetc.
===FIBIS Resources===
The [http://www.fibis.org/research.htm Fibis Research team] can visit The National Archives to obtain copies or details of information held for [http://www.fibis.org/membership.htm Fibis Members] unable to access the records there. To enquire about this service please email [mailto:research@fibis.org research@fibis.org]
==Paying for research==
*The National Archives guide [https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-your-research/paying-for-research/ Paying for research], Click on the link "Independent researchers" to access a list of independent researchers.
**Some researchers will provide a photography only service if a record catalogue reference is know. Forums such as ''WW2Talk Forum'' may be a source of information.
== Visiting External Links ==*[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ The National Archives] including**[https://tna.koha-ptfs.co.uk/cgi-bin/koha/opac-main.pl The Catalogue for the Library at the National Archives]. Includes an A-Z list of electronic journals and databases available such as "House of Commons Parliamentary Papers" (HCPP), also known as UK Parliamentary Papers.**[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-your-research/record-copying/ Record copying]. Includes a link to "record copying prices". *[http://yourarchives.nationalarchives.gov.uk/index.php?title==Records_within_The_National_Archives_Relating_to_the_East_India_Company Records within The National Archives Relating to the East India Company]
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