Difference between revisions of "Cheshire"
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*[http://www.cheshire.gov.uk/recoff/home.htm '''Cheshire and Chester Archives and Local Studies'''] | *[http://www.cheshire.gov.uk/recoff/home.htm '''Cheshire and Chester Archives and Local Studies'''] | ||
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*[http://www.cheshire.gov.uk/Library/ Cheshire Libraries] | *[http://www.cheshire.gov.uk/Library/ Cheshire Libraries] | ||
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*[http://www.fhsc.org.uk/ Family History Society of Cheshire] | *[http://www.fhsc.org.uk/ Family History Society of Cheshire] | ||
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*[http://www.parishregisteruklook-upexchange.co.uk/parishregistersac.htm Parish Register UK Look-up Exchange] | *[http://www.parishregisteruklook-upexchange.co.uk/parishregistersac.htm Parish Register UK Look-up Exchange] | ||
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*[http://members.tripod.com/~AlanCheshire/index-36.html A Century of Cheshire Brewers] | *[http://members.tripod.com/~AlanCheshire/index-36.html A Century of Cheshire Brewers] | ||
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*[http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/familydeeds/cheshdocs.html Cheshire Deeds and Documents] | *[http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/familydeeds/cheshdocs.html Cheshire Deeds and Documents] | ||
| − | *[http://www. | + | *[http://www.ncfhs.org.uk/ North Cheshire Family History Society] |
| − | *[http://www. | + | *[http://www.memorial-inscriptions.org.uk/index.htm Memorial Inscriptions from Churchyards and Cemeteries in Cheshire, Staffordshire & Shropshire] |
| − | *[http:// | + | *[http://www.relativeresearch.co.uk/ Relative Research] People and places found in Cheshire documents and wills |
| − | *[http://www. | + | *[http://www.csc.liv.ac.uk/~cprdb/ Cheshire Parish Register Project] |
| − | *[http://www. | + | *[http://www.gmcro.co.uk/guides/record_society/record_society.htm Record Society of Lancashire and Cheshire] |
| − | *[http://www. | + | *[http://www.geocities.com/mar1elene/1873returns.html Return of Owners of Land, Cheshire 1873] |
| − | *[http://www. | + | *[http://www.cheshire.gov.uk/Recordoffice/Wills/Home.htm Cheshire County Council - Wills Database Online] |
| − | *[http:// | + | *[http://jdcheshire.rootschat.net/index.html JDCheshire Family History Resources] Transcriptions of wills and some parish registers for selected surnames |
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*[http://www.wheelockgenealogy.org/index.html Wheelock Genealogy] | *[http://www.wheelockgenealogy.org/index.html Wheelock Genealogy] | ||
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| + | *[http://www.wirral-libraries.net/archives/ Wirral Archives] | ||
'''Maps and Photographs''' | '''Maps and Photographs''' | ||
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| + | *[http://maps.cheshire.gov.uk/tithemaps/ Cheshire's Tithe Maps Online] | ||
*[http://www.thornber.net/cheshire/index.html A Scrapbook of Cheshire Antiquities - Photographs and Commentaries on Historic Sites in Cheshire] | *[http://www.thornber.net/cheshire/index.html A Scrapbook of Cheshire Antiquities - Photographs and Commentaries on Historic Sites in Cheshire] | ||
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*[http://www.chesterimagebank.com/ Chester Image Bank] | *[http://www.chesterimagebank.com/ Chester Image Bank] | ||
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*[http://oldukphotos.com/cheshire.htm Old Photos of Cheshire] | *[http://oldukphotos.com/cheshire.htm Old Photos of Cheshire] | ||
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==Register Office== | ==Register Office== | ||
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| + | *[http://www.cheshirebmd.org.uk/ Cheshire Births, Marriages & Deaths] | ||
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'''Cheshire Central Register Office''' | '''Cheshire Central Register Office''' | ||
Revision as of 13:28, 2 May 2008
| 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. |
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| The county has undergone numerous changes over the years. A summary of these can be found here.
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Resources
Primary Reference
Countywide Interest
- Relative Research People and places found in Cheshire documents and wills
- JDCheshire Family History Resources Transcriptions of wills and some parish registers for selected surnames
Specific Town and Village Interest
- Whaley Bridge (formerly Yeardsley cum Whaley)
Maps and Photographs
- Carl's Cam - Photos of Cheshire including many war memorials
Books of local interest
Register Office
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 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 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 above.
Cemetery Lookup Contacts
- Burton Teresa
- Puddington Teresa
- Wirral churches and villages Teresa
- Wirral churches and villages Lovettpod
Photo Offers
Members that have offered to take photographs in particular areas. Please send a private message to the member with your queries.
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