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Census records - The National Archives
WEBHowever, you can view censuses from 1841 to 1921 free of charge on site at The National Archives in Kew, and from 1841 to 1911 at many libraries and record offices and at FamilySearch Centres worldwide. The 1921 Census is also free to view via Findmypast at the Manchester Central Library, on St Peter’s Square, Manchester, supported by the ...
Free online records: digital microfilm - The National Archives
WEBUsing the links in the table below, find records on digital microfilm as follows: Step 1: Click on the record series title in the table to view the series description in our catalogue (for example, click on ‘Records of service of the Coastguard 1816-1947’ to view this record series, which has the catalogue reference ADM 175).
Start here - The National Archives
WEBStart here. If you are new to The National Archives and want some help getting started with your family history or any other kind of research, you’re in the right place. Follow the links below to find out where and how to start your research, or explore curated highlights from our collection.
Research guides - The National Archives
WEBThe research guidance listed below can help you explore a particular historical subject. Each guide indicates how to find access and understand records to support your research. Records at The National Archives are arranged by government department or court, not by subject. These guides will help you identify which departments and …
The 1921 Census of England and Wales - The National Archives
WEBThe 1921 Census: the largest census release ever in England and Wales. On 19 June 1921, close to 38 million individuals in England and Wales completed a census return. This year, the details of those households became available to search and view online for the first time. This unique snapshot lets us step back 100 years and witness up close a ...
Website search - The National Archives
WEBSearch our website. The official archive of the UK government. Our vision is to lead and transform information management, guarantee the survival of today's information for tomorrow and bring history to life for everyone.
Photographs - The National Archives
WEB3.1 Use The National Archives’ Image Library. Our Image Library contains over 75,000 images available to download (charges apply) immediately. Some of these images are of written documents or artwork but many thousands are digitised versions of original photographs. You can search the Image Library using keywords.
Digital Downloads: Online access to over 1,000 years of history
WEBDigital Downloads allows you to access records online anytime and anywhere via Discovery, our catalogue. There are over 8.8 million records available to download: Digitised collections First and Second World War Explore our records on First and Second World War soldiers, sailors and air men, battles, battalions, and much more. Military and maritime Trace the […]
Find websites in the UK Government Web Archive
WEBThe National Archives is the UK government's official archive. Our main duties are to preserve Government records and to set standards in information management and re-use.