Oral, Family and Social History

Family history

A growing number of individual family history features are appearing here on this website, see the feature list below.

If you are interested in family history an extensive range of materials is available at our Local History Studies Centre at Valence House Museum.

We would like to hear from you with any information you may have to share on this website.

Email: webteam@lbbd.gov.uk|

Family features

Useful web links

The Family History Project|

The Family History Project is an initiative launched by the History Channel. They want people to tell them the great stories from their families history. They can be stories about everyday people, stories of emigration, interesting professions and personal achievements - stories that bring your family tree to life.

Family Search|

This contains the International Genealogical Index and the 1881 census.

Genuki|

For finding out what sources are available for a particular area in the UK.

Free births, marriages and deaths|

A database of birth, marriage and death indexes 1837-1910. It is not yet complete.

The 1901 Census for England and Wales|

Where did your ancestors live in 1901?. Requires a voucher or credit card for calling up the full details, but looking at the index is free.

Commonwealth War Graves Commission|

Covers civilian deaths as well as armed forces personnel.

National Archives|

Includes information sheets, an online catalogue and a growing number of downloadable documents such as pre-1858 wills.