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A collection of reference documents useful to beginners and more advanced researchers alike.
Published on 27 February 2023 Modified on 27 February 2023 By John B. MARSDEN 178 downloads
Civil Registration Key Dates.pdf
A list of key dates for civil registration including dates at which the Manchester Registration District was reorganised.
Published on 01 March 2023 Modified on 01 March 2023 By John B. MARSDEN 108 downloads
census_details.pdf
The dates of each of the decennial censuses from 1801 to 1931 and a summary of the details which were requested for each.
Published on 21 March 2023 Modified on 22 March 2023 By John B. MARSDEN 158 downloads
Key Dates for Parish Registers.pdf
The history of parish registers of baptisms, marriages and burials dates from 1538. Since their introduction, there have been many changes which may affect the content and how these might be interpreted. This document sets out the key dates and changes and their relevance to family historians.
Published on 28 March 2023 Modified on 28 March 2023 By John B. MARSDEN 98 downloads
Coroners.pdf
Information about the coroner's court and its functions, including a list of links to coroners' courts covering Manchester and parts of Lancashire. Created by Linda Bailey.
Published on 28 February 2023 Modified on 16 March 2023 By John B. MARSDEN 1067 downloads
manchester_60_inch_nls_index.pdf
An index to the 60 inch to one mile Ordnance Survey maps for Manchester and the surrounding district. Clicking on any street name will link to the area of the appropriate map on the National Library of Scotland web site, with the selected place at the centre of the page. Created by Chris Willis.