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The Story of Shap

1. Usefull Historical Links (28)

 Cumbria Family History Society Cumbria Family History Society
Genealogy, Family History Research in Cumbria, Cumberland and Westmorland
http://cumbriafhs.com/
1901 Census of England and Wales Online 1901 Census of England and Wales Online
1901 Census of England and Wales Online. View 1.5 million original 1901 census documents of England and Wales online detailing 32 million people: A unique source for your family's history from The National Archives
http://www.1901census.nationalarchives.gov.uk/
A vision of Britain through time A vision of Britain through time
A vision of Britain through time - Your national on-line library for local history
http://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/
A2a.org.uk A2a.org.uk
The A2A database contains catalogues describing archives held locally in England and Wales and dating from the eighth century to the present day.
http://www.a2a.org.uk/
BBC - UK Local History Legacies BBC - UK Local History Legacies
BBC local history site combining stories from all around the UK to build celebrate the regional diversity of the UK and build a picture of its history.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/
British Association for Local History - For all Local History resources British Association for Local History - For all Local History resources
The British Association for Local History - Information on our publications and knowledge source. Buy history books. Vital contact information to get the facts you need and news on events and current issues.
http://www.balh.co.uk/
Cumbria County Council : Archives : Cumbria Archive Service Cumbria County Council : Archives : Cumbria Archive Service
Curious to find out more about your family history? Your house? Your town or village? Your industrial history? Cumbria Archive Service has Record Offices in Barrow, Carlisle, Kendal and Whitehaven and can help you discover the answers to many of your questions!
http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/
Cumbria Local History Cumbria Local History
the website of the Cumbria Local History Federation (CLHF). The Federation has a membership of Cumbrian local history societies, related groups and individuals and seeks to support its members by providing an interchange of information on activities and events. Additionally the Federation provides a forum for liaison, a means of cooperation and a capacity for county-wide activities
http://www.kdenman.fsnet.co.uk/
Cumbrian Manorial Records Project, History Cumbrian Manorial Records Project, History
History at Lancaster University
http://www.lancs.ac.uk/
CWAAS Cumberland & Westmorland Archaeological and Antiquarian Society CWAAS Cumberland & Westmorland Archaeological and Antiquarian Society
The CWAAS promotes and co-ordinates the study of the archaeology, history, genealogy, customs and traditions of the historic counties of Cumberland and Westmorland, and Lancashire - North of the Sands (what is now the Furness Peninsula).
http://www.cwaas.org.uk/
Family Records Centre - Home page Family Records Centre - Home page
This website tells you how to access resources and records to research your family history at the Family Records Centre in London
http://www.familyrecords.gov.uk/
Family Tree, Family History, Find Your Past, UK - Findmypast.com Family Tree, Family History, Find Your Past, UK - Findmypast.com
Family history research online. Create your family tree using birth, marriage and death indexes, census returns and many more historical UK family history records.
http://www.1837online.com/
Familyhistory.co.uk - The Best Family tree Resources and Information. Familyhistory.co.uk - The Best Family tree Resources and Information.
Familyhistory.co.uk - The Best Family tree Resources and Information.
http://www.familyhistory.co.uk/
FamilySearch.org - Family History and Genealogy Records FamilySearch.org - Family History and Genealogy Records
Search for family ancestors. Billions of free family tree, family history, ancestry, genealogy and census records.
http://www.familysearch.org/
FFHS - Home Page FFHS - Home Page
Federation of Family History Societies - The Society's Homepage
http://www.ffhs.org.uk/
Futurenet.com Futurenet.com
Futurenet.com
http://www.futurenet.com/
General Register Office (GRO) - Official information on births, marriages and deaths General Register Office (GRO) - Official information on births, marriages and deaths
How to register a birth or death in England and Wales; how to go about getting married; how to obtain a birth, marriage or death certificate.
http://www.gro.gov.uk/
General Register Office (GRO) - Official information on births, marriages and deaths General Register Office (GRO) - Official information on births, marriages and deaths
How to register a birth or death in England and Wales; how to go about getting married; how to obtain a birth, marriage or death certificate.
http://www.gro.gov.uk/
Images Of Cumbria Images Of Cumbria
This site has been developed following contact with people world-wide who share my interest in family history, and want to learn more about the place their ancestors called home. In these pages can be found descriptions of Cumberland parishes from a directory dated 1847, photographs from across the county, both modern and from bygone days, stories of Cumbrian life, maps, biographies of Cumbria's famous and infamous sons, and other material from various sources.
http://www.stevebulman.f9.co.uk/
Industries of Cumbria Industries of Cumbria
Your guide to the industrial history of Cumbria. Many of these industries continue in the 21st Century, but this guide concentrates on explaining what went before, mostly through the evidence of remains that exist today.
http://www.cumbria-industries.org.uk/
Lancaster University Library Lancaster University Library
Family History & Genealogy
http://libweb.lancs.ac.uk/
Penrith newspaper - Cumberland and Westmorland Herald - Home Penrith newspaper - Cumberland and Westmorland Herald - Home
Cumberland and Westmorland Herald - an independent weekly newspaper covering a large area of East Cumbria, including the towns of Penrith, Appleby, Kirkby Stephen, Keswick and Alston
http://www.cwherald.com/
Society of Genealogists - Home Page Society of Genealogists - Home Page
The web site of the Society of Genealogists
http://www.sog.org.uk/
The National Archives - National Register of Archives - Search Results The National Archives - National Register of Archives - Search Results
Information on the nature and location of manuscripts and historical records relating to British history
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/
The National Archives - the Catalogue The National Archives - the Catalogue
The National Archives' Catalogue contains 10 million descriptions of documents from central government, courts of law and other UK national bodies, including records on family history, medieval tax, criminal trials, UFO sightings, the history of many countries and many other subjects.
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/
The National Archives of Scotland Home Page The National Archives of Scotland Home Page
Welcome to the website of the National Archives of Scotland (NAS). Our mission is to select, preserve, and make available the national archives of Scotland in whatever medium, to the highest standards; to promote the growth and maintenance of proper archive provision throughout the country; and to lead the development of archival practice in Scotland.
http://www.nas.gov.uk/
UK Data Archive UK Data Archive
Introduction to the UK Data Archive, home page
http://www.data-archive.ac.uk/
UK Genealogy .co.uk - The Portal for UK Family Research UK Genealogy .co.uk - The Portal for UK Family Research
Visit our easy to navigate site of UK genealogy search information, the ideal starting point for anyone seeking ancestors in the United Kingdom
http://www.ukgenealogy.co.uk/


     

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