Family History
Peterborough Central Library has a wealth of material
available for those who are interested in finding out about their
ancestors. Most of this material covers Pete
rborough and its surrounding
area. It is held in printed, microfilm, microfiche or CD-ROM
formats.
rborough and its surrounding
area. It is held in printed, microfilm, microfiche or CD-ROM
formats.With the Internet now available, the fields for research have
opened up to include sources from all over the world. Every
Peterborough library offers free access to the Internet and holds
books on family history to borrow.
Ancestry.Com
Peterborough Libraries now subscribes to this popular family
history web site. You can find census, birth, marriage, death
records and more on Ancestry.com.
Free access to Ancestry.com is only
available from Peterborough Libraries by using a People's
Network computer in one of our libraries.
Visit the libraries' online
information pages for details.
Family History Taster Sessions
Are you interested in family history but not sure where to start? Or have you started doing your family tree but are struggling with all the different sources available?
If yes, then our family history taster session is for you. The sessions are intended for absolute beginners and are designed to introduce people to the principal sources for family history in various media (printed, microform and internet).
We hope to continue these sessions from October 2008
All sessions run from 5.30-7.30 in the Central Library
(Learning Zone, First Floor) and cost £5 per head (no
concessions).
Places must be booked in advance and are limited to 8
per session. To reserve your place please phone
01733 864280 (ask for Enquiries) or come in person to the
Enquiries Desk (First Floor, Central Library).
Magazines
The following magazines have been moved into the Local Studies
and Archives Room:
- Current Archaeology
- Family Tree Magazine
- History Today
- Local Historian
- Local History Magazine
- Local History News
These are available on the open shelves and can be browsed
whenever the library is open.
Enquiries
E-mail your family history enquiry to the Enquiry
Services Team by using our enquiry
form. We offer a research service
for more detailed enquiries. There may be a charge for this service
but you will be notified of this before any work is begun.
If you wish to use a microfilm or microfiche reader during
your visit please contact us to book a machine. Email: libraryenquiries@peterborough.gov.uk
or telephone 01733 864280.
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