Starting your own Research

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Advice on starting your research using our archival collection.

Family History Research

Our archival record collection provides resource for family history research.

Citation of Records from the Archive

Guidance on citing archival records.

Research Notes

Early archivists would prepare Research Notes to assist with research on a topic.

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Copying and Digitisation Services

We offer a range of copying and digitisation options, or you can make your own copies in our Research Centre at no cost.

Passenger Lists 1845 - 1940

Passenger lists dating from 1845 to 1886 record emigrants selected by the Colonization Commissioners London. Their passage was paid for out of the Emigration Fund.

Access Records using Freedom of Information

Your rights as a member of the public under the Freedom of Information Act 1991

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