Family History
Local and family history A-Z
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Just beginning? Take a look at our top tips-
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Family tree top tips - Caribbean family history top tips
- South Asian family tree top tips
- Irish family history top tips
- Jewish family history top tips
- Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment top tips
- First World War Army Top Tips
- Important dates and Events for family history
What next?
- You can easily find useful web sites at the Family history section of Weblinks. You could start with the beginners' guides listed there
- One of the most useful web sites is Ancestry Library Edition, which you can use free at all Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire libraries
- The Local and family history A-Z gives you details of many other useful resources, especially those available in Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire libraries
What can I see at my local library?
- You can check what is available at your local library at Local and family history by library
- You can search the library catalogue online for family history books, using search terms like 'family history' or 'genealogy'
Are there any other local organisations relating to family history?
- In addition to Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire libraries, the other key local organisations for family history are:
Page last updated: 10th July 2020