Baptism registers record the baptism of those born in and around St Botolph Bishopsgate, London and were subsequently baptised in an Anglican place of worship. They are the primary source of birth details before 1837, though are useful to the present.

Baptism registers are the primary source for birth documentation before 1837, though are relevant to the present. They record the date a child was baptised, their parent's names, occupations, residence and more.

Records of baptism for people born in and around Holy Trinity Gough Square, London between 1842 and 1906. Details include child's name, parent's names and dates of birth and/or baptism.

Baptism registers are the primary source for birth documentation before 1837, though are relevant to the present. They record the date a child was baptised, their parent's names, occupations, residence and more.

Name index linked to original images of the baptism registers of All Saints Skinner Street, London. Records document parent's names and date of baptism and/or birth.

Name index linked to original images of the marriage registers of St John the Evangelist Friday Street, London. Records document marriages from 1906 to 1910. Details may include a party's age, residence, martial status, father's name and signature.

Details on those who married at Middlesex Stoke Newington, St Faith, London between 1873 and 1915. Information given usually includes abode and marital status. After April 1837 father's names and ages are recorded.

Marriage registers are the primary source for marital documentation before 1837, though are relevant to the present. They typically the record marital status and residence of the bride and groom.

Marriage registers are the primary source for marital documentation before 1837, though are relevant to the present. They typically record marital status and residence. Details may also be given on a party's parents, age and parish of origin.

Marriage registers record Anglican marriages in St Peter Paul's Wharf, London. They are the primary marriage document before 1837 and contain the same details as marriage certificates from then on.

Records of burial for people buried at Blofield, London between 1883 and 1883. Details include the deceased's name, residence and age.

Name index linked to original images of the burial registers of Lothbury St Margaret, London. Records document an individual's date of death and/or burial, age residence and more.

Name index linked to original images of the burial registers of All Hallows Honeylane, London. Records document an individual's date of death and/or burial, age residence and more.

Name index linked to original images of the burial registers of Christchurch, London. Records document an individual's date of death and/or burial, age residence and more.

Burial registers are the primary source for death documentation before 1837, though are relevant to the present. They record the date someone was buried, their age & residence.

The parish registers of London are a collection of books documenting baptisms, marriages and burials from 1535 to 1853.

Baptism, marriage & burial records transcribed from the registers of London presented in the form of a printed book.

An index connected to original images of most early Middlesex & London parish registers. Also includes over 100 registers from Surrey, Essex and Kent.

Confirmations are Church of England ceremonies conducted by Bishops that affirm one's commitment to the doctrines of the church. These records contain the names of those confirmed, their age, date of baptism & confirmation, address and sometimes other details. The records are indexed by name and connected to images of the original registers.

An index to names and places mentioned in act books of the Province of Canterbury. It records various licences and conferments, such as marriage and physician licences.

An index linked to original images of lists of those eligible to vote in London. Records contain properties - their owners and occupiers and the yearly rent or value of a property.

A list of householders in Marylebone, London in 1831.

A list of householders in Marylebone, London in 1821.

Lists of those registered to vote in London, including their residence and sometimes other supplementary details. Useful for tracing families in between censuses and can be used as a post-1911 census substitute, as listings are ordered by residence. A name index connected to original images.

The 1911 census gives details on over 30 million people living in England in 1911. Details include, age, birthplace, occupation, relationships to others, disabilities and more. Each person is indexed and linked to images of the original schedules.

A searchable index connected to images surviving wills and probate documents for the Peculiar Court of the Dean and Chapter of St Paul’s. These records can help trace families back to the 17th century.

A searchable index connected to images surviving wills and probate documents for the Archdeaconry Court of London. These records can help trace families back to the late 15th century.

A searchable index connected to images surviving wills and probate documents for the Commissary Court of London. These records can help trace families back to the late 15th century.

An index to probates granted by the Commissary Court of London. The index contains name of the deceased, type and date of grant and residence.

An index to probates granted by the Archdeaconry Court of London. The index contains name of the deceased, type and date of grant and residence.

A local paper including news from the London area, legal & governmental proceedings, family announcements, business notices, advertisements and more.

A local paper including news from the Shoreditch area, legal & governmental proceedings, family announcements, business notices, advertisements and more.

Original images of a local newspaper, searchable via a full text index. Includes news from the London area, business notices, obituaries, family announcements and more.

A chartist newspaper that reported on chartist and 'radical' activities in the London area.

A short-lived newspaper used to disseminate 'radical' political virtues.

The UKs largest repository of obituaries, containing millions of searchable notices.

A growing collection currently containing over 425,000 abstracts of obituaries with reference to the location of the full obituary.

A collection of 364 obituaries of Quakers from the British Isles. The volume was published in 1849 and includes obituaries of those who died in late 1847 through 1848.

This transcribed and searchable work by Sir William Musgrave contains 10,000s of brief obituaries. The work is a reference point for other works containing information on an individual.

Photographs and transcriptions of millions of gravestones from cemeteries around the world.

Place-by-place listings of private and commercial residents, supplemented with descriptions of the settlement.

Place-by-place listings of private and commercial residents, supplemented with descriptions of the settlement.

Place-by-place listings of private and commercial residents, supplemented with descriptions of the settlement.

Place-by-place listings of private and commercial residents, supplemented with descriptions of the settlement.

Place-by-place listings of private and commercial residents, supplemented with descriptions of the settlement.

Abstracts of records assessing the estates of the monarch's direct tenants. Contains details of estates and families.

Abstracts of records assessing the estates of the monarch's direct tenants. Contains details of estates and families.

Abstracts of inquisitions post mortem from the Court of Chancery from Tudor period. These records were made on the death of landowners and can contain considerable details on landholdings and families. Ages are often recorded.

Abstracts of records assessing the estates of the monarch's direct tenants. Contains details of estates and families.

Original images of a vast array of documents detailing the administration of the dependant poor in London. Including: school registers, rate books, removals, settlements, apprenticeships, criminal records, legal records and more.

An index linked to original images of lists of those eligible to vote in London. Records contain properties - their owners and occupiers and the yearly rent or value of a property.

This vital collection details almost 1.2 million properties eligible for land tax. Records include the name of the landowner, occupier, amount assessed and sometimes the name and/or description of the property. It is a useful starting point for locating relevant estate records and establishing the succession of tenancies and freehold. Most records cover 1798, but some extend up to 1811.

An index linked to original images of registers recording apprenticeship indentures. Details are given on the trade and nature of apprenticeship. Many records list the parents of the apprentice.

A compilation of records from the Court of the Exchequer primarily dealing with taxes and land. These records are in Latin.

An index to wills and administrations that incurred a death duty tax. The index can be used to order documents that give a brief abstract of the will and details on the duty. It can be used as a make-shift probate index.

An index linked to original images of lists of those eligible to vote in London. Records contain properties - their owners and occupiers and the yearly rent or value of a property.

Abstracts of records assessing the estates of the monarch's direct tenants. Contains details of estates and families.

Abstracts of records assessing the estates of the monarch's direct tenants. Contains details of estates and families.

Abstracts of inquisitions post mortem from the Court of Chancery from Tudor period. These records were made on the death of landowners and can contain considerable details on landholdings and families. Ages are often recorded.

Abstracts of records assessing the estates of the monarch's direct tenants. Contains details of estates and families.

Almost 100,000 various records shedding light into the work of Thames watermen (men who ferried passengers) and lightermen (men who ferried cargo).

240,000 documents, indexed by name that deal with the admission of men to the freedom of the City of London. Records contain information on trades, apprenticeships and are a useful pre-1837 source for fathers' names.

A list of those elected to serve as aldermen in London, with detail on the system of aldermen.

Transcriptions of documents detailing 714 individuals employed in the match industry who went on strike in 1888. The records reveal the names, addresses, occupations and wages of the strikers. They also tell you how much they were paid by the strike fund and detail their marital status and who they lived with.

A name index connected to original images of over 75,000 records recording the lives of those employed by the royal family.

Records or admission and discharge for over 1 million pupils attending over 800 state schools in London. Records are indexed by name linked to original images of the registers; and may contain details on the pupil's parents, date of birth, residence, parent's occupations and scholastic history.

A name index linked to original images of registers recording the education and careers of teachers in England & Wales.

A name index linked to original images of short biographies for over 120,000 Oxford University students. This is a particularly useful source for tracing the ancestry of the landed gentry.

A transcript of a vast scholarly work briefly chronicling the heritage, education and careers of over 150,000 Cambridge University students. This is a particularly useful source for tracing the ancestry of the landed gentry.

A directory of registered teachers – their current school and date of registration. Also contains details on officers and operations of the Teachers Registration Council.

A collections of pedigrees of London families with right to bare a coat of arms. Pedigrees were compiled in the early 17th century.

An essential work for those researching in and around London. This publication gives genealogical and brief biographical information on several hundred thousands inhabitants of London and the surrounding area.

Extensive and impeccably sourced genealogies for British, Irish & Manx royalty and nobility. Scroll down to 'British Isles' for relevant sections.

A searchable database of linked genealogies compiled from thousands of reputable and not-so-reputable sources. Contains many details on European gentry & nobility, but covers many countries outside Europe and people from all walks of life.

Over 600 pedigrees for English and Welsh families who had a right to bear a coat of arms.

A collections of pedigrees of London families with right to bare a coat of arms. Pedigrees were compiled in the early 17th century.

A name index connected to original images of over 75,000 records recording the lives of those employed by the royal family.

Extensive and impeccably sourced genealogies for British, Irish & Manx royalty and nobility. Scroll down to 'British Isles' for relevant sections.

A searchable database of linked genealogies compiled from thousands of reputable and not-so-reputable sources. Contains many details on European gentry & nobility, but covers many countries outside Europe and people from all walks of life.

Over 600 pedigrees for English and Welsh families who had a right to bear a coat of arms.

A general history of the yeomanry, focusing on the involvement of its men in WWI.

A searchable list of over 100,000 British Army POWs. Records contains details on the captured, their military career and where they were held prisoner.

Details on around 165,000 men serving in the British Army, Navy and Air Force who were held as prisoners during WWII.

Index and original images of over 5 million medal index cards for British soldiers It can be searched by individual's name, Coprs, Unit and Regiment. Due to the loss of many WWI service records, this is the most complete source for British WWI soldiers

This rich collection contains contains records for 1.9 million non-commissioned officers and other ranks who fought in WWI. Due to bomb damage in WWI, around 60% of service records were lost. Documents cover: enlistment, medical status, injuries, conduct, awards and discharge. A great deal of genealogical and biographical documentation can be found in these documents, including details on entire families, physical descriptions and place of birth.

Orders to remove convicts from Middlesex and deport them to penal colonies.

A name index connected to original images of passenger lists recording people travelling from Britain to destinations outside Europe. Records may detail a passenger's age or date of birth, residence, occupation, destination and more.

A full index of passenger lists for vessels arriving in the UK linked to original images. Does not include lists from vessels sailing from European ports. Early entries can be brief, but later entries may include dates of births, occupations, home addresses and more. Useful for documenting immigration.

Details on over 600,000 non-British citizens arriving in England. Often includes age and professions. Useful for discerning the origin of immigrants.

Details on thousands of 17th century British immigrants to the U.S., detailing their origins and nature of their immigration.

A list of those elected to serve as aldermen in London, with detail on the system of aldermen.

A register concerning: London's wards, their history, demographics and lists of their aldermen; the history and demographics of the city's parishes and details on the city's government, officers and officials.

A growing database including millions of photographs of the United Kingdom, Isle of Man and Ireland catalogued by latitude & longitude and OS grid reference.

Over 19,000 postcards depicting places in the UK & Ireland.

A sprawling website setting out and describing the historical divisions of Britain. Also contains countless maps of various sorts. Covers the UK, Ireland, Isle of Man & has fleeting details of other localities.

A name index linked to original images of short biographies for over 120,000 Oxford University students. This is a particularly useful source for tracing the ancestry of the landed gentry.

A transcript of a vast scholarly work briefly chronicling the heritage, education and careers of over 150,000 Cambridge University students. This is a particularly useful source for tracing the ancestry of the landed gentry.

Brief biographies of Anglican clergy in the UK.

A directory containing lengthy biographies of noted British figures. The work took over two decades to compile. Biographies can be searched by name and are linked to images of the original publication.

Detailed biographies of thousands of notable Europeans with details on ancestry.

Digital images of maps covering London.

Digital images of maps covering the county.

A sprawling website setting out and describing the historical divisions of Britain. Also contains countless maps of various sorts. Covers the UK, Ireland, Isle of Man & has fleeting details of other localities.

Digital images of maps covering the country.

An interactive index to thousands of maps covering the world, continents, countries and regions. The majority of maps cover Britain and Ireland.

A beginner’s guide to researching ancestry in England.

A comprehensive guide to researching the history of buildings in the British Isles.

A comprehensive overview of wages in England & Wales from late medieval to modern times.

A dictionary of words used in heraldry, supplemented with over 1,000 illustrations.

A look at the origins of English surnames.