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However, the The National Archives will be was home to the London FamilySearch Centre for a period until late March 2019 but this arrangement has now ceased. However, the National Archives has become a FamilySearch Affiliate Library, see [[Family Search Centres|Family Search Centre]] until, at least, for more details. ==Searching the early part of 2013 and [[LDS]] films records==*The National Archives can be accessed there. Search searched from the [http://www.londonfhcnationalarchives.orggov.uk/ heremain page]to check films . *Also useful is the catalogue '''[http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk search facility, Discovery]''', for descriptions of records held by The National Archives and more than 2,500 archives across the UK.(For tips on sitesearching Discovery Catalogue see webinair [https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=YPkaEiywg7M Top Tips] ) 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, copies (paper or digital) of records can be distance ordered for including [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/about/visit-us/researching-here/do-i-need-a-readers-ticket/ Do I need a feereader’s ticket?]. See The procedure also includes completing a short online document handling information tutorial, with test questions, similar to the information in [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/recordcopyingabout/visit-us/researching-here/handling-documents/default"Handling documents"].aspx?source=ddmenu_shop3 Order copies 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.*:[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 vehicles which do not meet the required standard.*Some When visiting the archives you documents may be photographed – see "Visit us"/"Researching here"/"What can usually I take digital photographs into the reading rooms?" for details of permitted devices. For better photographic images, a document (including of researcher recommended selecting a microfilm reader screen)table by the windows, but check this with 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 member camera stand "however, the new ones are rather flimsy so that if you have an old fashioned or weighty camera it would be advisable to ask for one of staff to avoid any problemsthe older more solid camera stands".<ref>bootneck. [https://www.greatwarforum. This 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. [http://1914ww2talk.com/index.php?threads/national-archives-1918kew-tips.invisionzone11433/page-28#post-765684 National Archives - Kew Tips?] ''WW2Talk Forum'' 20 October 2017. Retrieved 21 October 2017.</ref> However, these were the camera stations provided by TNA, and the large quantity of camera stands (DIY document copying) in the reading rooms are still available.<ref>PsyWar.Org. [Lee Richards, arcre.com] [http://forumsww2talk.com/index.php?showtopic=192093 threadthreads/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] dated March 2013 is about charges at may help in preparation for a visit to the National Archives if you order a document- subjects include using the catalogue and indexes, records held and the options available if you visit therearrangement of records.
== Visiting the Archives==
*Please check TNA's [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/visit%5Cdefault.htm "Visit Us"] webpage for further information, including [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/visit/readers-ticket.htm "How to obtain a reader’s ticket"]. The procedure also includes completing a short online document handling information tutorial, with test questions, similar to the information in [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/visit/document-handling.htm "Handling documents"]. 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.
*As previously mentioned, some documents may be photographed.
*Hints about visiting TNA, particularly about photography may be found in the following threads:
**WW2 forum thread [http://ww2talk.com/forums/topic/11433-national-archives-kew-tips/ "National Archives - Kew Tips?"]. Note that this thread has been running for some years, so pay more attention to the later posts.
**Great War Forum threads [http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=191343&hl= "What to expect at Kew] (commenced February 2013) and [http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=195912 National archives at Kew] (commenced June 2013)
*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.
*[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 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 [httphttps://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/recordshelp-with-your-research/paying-for-research/paid_research.htm Paying for research] includes , Click on the link "Independent researchers" to access a list of independent researchers. ==Searching the records==*The National Archives can be searched from the [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ main page] *Also useful Some researchers will provide a photography only service if a record catalogue reference is the new know. Forums such as ''WW2Talk Forum'[http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/ search facility, Discovery]''' *[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/a2a The Access to Archives] section of the National Archives website is may be a portal to enable searching source of other archives in England and Wales. This search facility can be used to search the [[India Office Records]] catalogue held at the British Library (see link below)information.
== External Links ==
*[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ The National Archives] including
**[httphttps://tna.koha-ptfs.euco.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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