Starting your own Research

Advice on starting your research using our archival collection.

Family History Research

Our archival record collection is an invaluable 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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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.

Family History Research

Our archival record collection is an invaluable resource for family history research.

Making a Freedom Of Information Application

As a member of the public make a Freedom Of Information application directly to the agency holding the documents you wish to access.

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