Online databases
TheGenealogist
A broad online research site covering census, BMD, parish, military, peerage and other records.
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Family history links
A useful starting point for the online archives, record collections and research tools that can help you trace your UK ancestors.
Birth indexes
BMD Index
Search civil birth, marriage and death indexes from 1837 onwards.
Non-parochial records
BMD Registers
Explore pre-1837 non-parochial birth, baptism, marriage, death and burial collections.
Official records
General Register Office
Order certificates for births, marriages and deaths registered in England and Wales.
Free searches
FreeBMD
Search a volunteer-built index of births, marriages and deaths in England and Wales.
Parish registers
Parish Registers
Find parish register collections covering baptisms and other church events from 1538.
Family tree tools
TreeView
A family tree builder for organising the people and sources you discover.
Research guides
British Family History
A practical introduction to the records and methods used in British genealogy.
Products and reviews
Genealogy Supplies
Browse data CDs, family history books and research supplies from S&N.
A good habit
Record the source as you go.
Save the website, collection name and reference for every clue. It will make it much easier to check your work and share it with family.