Changes

However, the The National Archives is currently (2015/12) 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 further notice, and [[LDS]] films for more details. ==Searching the 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

*In addition, copies (paper or digital) of records can be distance ordered for a fee. See [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/recordcopying/default.aspx?source=ddmenu_shop3 Order copies of documents]. ===FIBIS Resources===The [http://www.fibis.org/Also see the section below "Paying for research".htm Fibis Research team] can visit *Many records from The National Archives to obtain copies or details of information held for have been digitised and are available on pay websites including [[http://wwwfindmypast]] and Ancestry.fibis.org/membership.htm Fibis Members For British Army records see the Fibiwiki page [[British Army#Records|British Army-Records]], and other Fibiwiki pages such as [[Medal Rolls]] unable to access the records there. To enquire about this service please email , [[mailto:research@fibis.org research@fibisGeneral Register Office]] etc.org]

*Please check TNA's [httphttps://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/about/visit%5Cdefault.htm -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, 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 (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 documents may be photographed – see "Visit us"/"Researching here"/"What can I take 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, 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 the older more solid camera stands".<ref>bootneck. [https://www.greatwarforum.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://ww2talk.com/index.php?threads/national-archives-kew-tips.11433/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://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 visit to the Archives - subjects include using the catalogue and indexes, records held and arrangement of records.

*Some resources and documents may be photographed – see ===FIBIS Resources===The [http://www.nationalarchivesfibis.gov.ukorg/documents/photopolicyresearch.pdf Self-Service Photography of Records: Policyhtm Fibis Research team] (Currently located under Visit us/What’s on/While you’re here). For better photographic images, a researcher recommended selecting a table by the windows, for the light provided – these tables also contain camera stands. <ref>Mike L. [http://ww2talk.com/forums/topic/11433-national-archives-kew-tips/?p=659486 can visit The National Archives - Kew Tips?] ''WW2Talk Forum'' 11'February 2015. Retrieved 29 December 2015.</ref>*Reference to the online short obtain copies or details of information held for [http://www.nationalarchivesfibis.govorg/membership.uk/help-with-your-research/video-guides/ Video Guideshtm Fibis Members] may help in preparation for a visit unable to access the Archives - subjects include using the catalogue and indexes, records held and arrangement of recordsthere. To enquire about this service please email [mailto:research@fibis.org research@fibis.org]

*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 '''[http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/ search facility, Discovery]'WW2Talk Forum'' may be a source of information.

**[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.**[httpshttp://appswww.nationalarchives.gov.uk/recordcopyinghelp-with-your-research/default.aspx record-copying/ Record copying] . Includes advice that there will be a new link to "record copying service from 2 February 2106, with new feesprices".