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*[http://althistsoc.users.btopenworld.com/ Altrincham History Society] | *[http://althistsoc.users.btopenworld.com/ Altrincham History Society] | ||
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*[http://members.aol.com/John1hartley/html/index.htm Cheadle & Gatley War Memorials] | *[http://members.aol.com/John1hartley/html/index.htm Cheadle & Gatley War Memorials] | ||
| − | *[http:// | + | *[http://bwpics.co.uk/chester.html Chester: A Virtual Stroll Around the Walls] |
*[http://www.cheshire.gov.uk/RecordOffice/Freemen/home.htm Freemen of Chester Records Online, 1747- 1925] | *[http://www.cheshire.gov.uk/RecordOffice/Freemen/home.htm Freemen of Chester Records Online, 1747- 1925] | ||
*[http://www.cheshire.gov.uk/recordoffice/Overleigh/Search.htm Overleigh Cemetery (Chester) Search] | *[http://www.cheshire.gov.uk/recordoffice/Overleigh/Search.htm Overleigh Cemetery (Chester) Search] | ||
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*[http://www.scfhs.org.uk/ Family History Society of Cheshire, Crewe Group] | *[http://www.scfhs.org.uk/ Family History Society of Cheshire, Crewe Group] | ||
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| − | *[http:// | + | *[http://www.thornber.net/cheshire/index.html A Scrapbook of Cheshire Antiquities - Photographs and Commentaries on Historic Sites in Cheshire] |
| − | *[http://www. | + | *[http://www.carlscam.com/ Carl's Cam - Photos of Cheshire] including many war memorials |
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| − | *[http:// | + | *[http://www.chesterimagebank.com/ Chester Image Bank] |
| − | *[http:// | + | *[http://maps.cheshire.gov.uk/tithemaps/ Cheshire's Tithe Maps Online] |
| − | *[http:// | + | *[http://oldukphotos.com/cheshire.htm Old Photos of Cheshire] |
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Revision as of 14:09, 28 October 2007
Contents
Cheshire
County town: Chester.
Other major towns: Historically Birkenhead, Wallasey, Stockport. In later years Macclesfield, Crewe and Warrington
Famous for its sandstone hills and the large plain, Cheshire was an agricultural area famous for milk and cheese production. Salt mines were started in 1682, other local industries being the leather trade and charcoal production.
Chester is famous for its Roman ruins as well as its Tudor heritage seen in its black and white timbered buildings. Attractions in Chester include a city wall which is nearly complete, the River Dee and the Zoo.
The footballer Joe Mercer was born in Ellesmere Port.
The county has undergone numerous changes over the years.
A summary of these can be found here.
For full details about certificate applications visit the Cheshire County Link of UKBMD here - Cheshire Births Marriages & Deaths
Register Offices
Cheshire Central Register Office
Delamere House
Chester Street
Crewe
Cheshire
CW1 2LL
Cheshire East Register Office
Park Green
Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK11 6TW
Cheshire West Register Office
Goss Street
Chester
Cheshire
CH1 2BG
Flintshire Register Office
Llwynegrin Hall
Mold
CH7 6NR
Runcorn Register Office
Halton Register Office
Heath Road
Runcorn
Cheshire
WA7 5TN
Stockport Register Office
Town Hall
Stockport
Cheshire
SK1 3XE
Tameside Register Office
Town Hall
King Street
Dukinfield
Cheshire
SK16 4LA
Trafford Register Office
Town Hall
Sale Waterside
Sale
Cheshire
M33 7ZF
Warrington Register Office
Museum Street
Warrington
Cheshire
WA1 1JX
Wirral Register Office
Town Hall
Mortimer Street
Birkenhead
CH41 5EU
Wrexham Register Office
Ty Dewi Sant
Rhosddu Road
Wrexham
LL11 1NF
Record Office Requests
Please read the Terms and Conditions before requesting a lookup.
By requesting a lookup you are agreeing to the Terms and Conditions as linked above.
Record Office Lookup Contacts
Cemetery Lookup Requests
Please read the Terms and Conditions before requesting a lookup.
By requesting a lookup you are agreeing to the Terms and Conditions as linked above.
Cemetery Lookup Contacts
- Burton Teresa
- Chester Diocesan churches within city the city itself OurEm
- Puddington Teresa
- Wirral churches and villages Teresa
- Wirral churches and villages Lovettpod
Photo Offers
Members who have offered to take photographs in particular areas. Please send the member a private message with your queries.
Links
Primary Reference Links
Countywide Interest
- JDCheshire Family History Resources transcriptions of wills and some parish registers for selected surnames
- Relative Research family history research in Northwest Cheshire; people and places found in Cheshire documents and wills
Specific Town and Village Interest
Maps & Photographs
- Carl's Cam - Photos of Cheshire including many war memorials
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