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Ten Free Family Websites |
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Ancestry Library Edition
Search the 1841-1901 censuses for England, Scotland & Wales, the index to
births, deaths and marriages in England & Wales 1837-2005, First World War
records and many more family history resources.
Free in all Bedford Borough and
Central Bedfordshire Libraries
BBC Family History
Excellent guides and tips on all aspects of family history.
www.bbc.co.uk/familyhistory
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Search for place of burial or commemoration of the 1.7 million members of the
Commonwealth forces who died in the First and Second World Wars.
www.cwgc.org
Cyndi’s List
Lists useful genealogy sites by country.
www.cyndislist.com
Familysearch
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints compile a great deal of family
history material from all over the world and make it freely available on their
website.
www.familysearch.org
FreeBMD
Volunteers are in the process of transcribing the index to birth, deaths and
marriages in England & Wales in order to provide free internet access to this
valuable resource. Almost complete from 1837- 1930s.
www.freebmd.org.uk
Historical Directories
Search 18th, 19th & 20th century local and trade directories from England and
Wales.
www.historicaldirectories.org
Moving Here – 200 years of migration in England
If you have Caribbean, Irish, Jewish or South Asian ancestors this website
guides you to useful resources as well as explaining the history behind each
groups’ migration story.
www.movinghere.org.uk
The National Archives
This is the UK government’s official archive. Its records can help you find out
about people’s lives and careers and the history of places in the UK.
www.nationalarchives.gov.uk
Times Digital Archive
If you have a famous or infamous ancestor you can search the complete digital
edition of The Times for the period 1785 - 1985.
Available to full library members of
Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire Libraries
