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Yorkshire BMD
The Register Offices in the county of Yorkshire, England, hold records of Local births, marriages and deaths back to the start of civil registration in 1837.
GENUKI pages for Knaresborough, West Yorkshire
Lots of genealogical reference information on Harrogate within the ancient parish of Knaresborough including; Census, Churches, Church Records, Correctional Institutions, Description & Travel, Directories, Gazetteers, History, Maps, Memorials, Geographical Parish Names, Newspapers, Societies & Town Records. See also information on the ancient town of Pannal.
JEWISHGEN pages for North Yorkshire
Reference information on the Harrogate, North Yorkshire Hebrew Congregation. Harrogate is a town in Northern England with a population of about 70,000, well known as a spa. It is part of the District of Harrogate (which also includes the historic town of Knaresborough) within the county of North Yorkshire. Prior to 1974, Harrogate, covering a much smaller area, was a municipal borough within the West Riding of Yorkshire.
Yorkshire Surnames
Alphabetical Lists of surnames in of interest. See also Harrogate Family Surnames of interest on Curious Fox website.
Registration Districts in West Yorkshire (Genuki)
Civil registration districts in the West Riding of the county of York (Yorkshire) between 1st July 1837 and 31st March 1974. The same districts were used to compile the censuses returns for the years 1851, 1861, 1871, 1881, 1891 and 1901. See also the registration district of Knaresborough.
Harrogate District
Harrogate is a local government district and borough of North Yorkshire, England. Its council is based in the town of Harrogate but it also includes surrounding towns and villages. The district was formed on April 1, 1974, under the Local Government Act 1972.
Civil Parishes in North Yorkshire (Current)
List of civil parishes in North Yorkshire.
Harrogate - Civil Parishes
The following are listed; Aldfield, Allerton Mauleverer with Hopperton, Arkendale, Asenby,
Askwith, Azerley, Baldersby, Bewerley, Bilton-in-Ainsty with Bickerton, Birstwith, Bishop Monkton, Bishop Thornton, Blubberhouses, Boroughbridge, Brearton, Bridge Hewick, Burton Leonard, Burton-on-Yore, Castley, Cattal, Clint cum Hamlets, Colsterdale, Coneythorpe and Clareton, Copgrove, Copt Hewick, Cundall with Leckby, Dacre, Denton, Dishforth, Dunsforths, Eavestone, Ellenthorpe, Ellingstring, Ellington High and Low, Farnham, Farnley, Fearby, Felliscliffe, Ferrensby, Fewston, Flaxby, Follifoot, Fountains Earth, Givendale, Goldsborough, Grantley, Great Ouseburn, Great Ribston with Walshford, Great Timble, Green Hammerton, Grewelthorpe, Hampsthwaite, Hartwith cum Winsley, Haverah Park, Healey, High and Low Bishopside, Humberton, Hunsingore, Hutton Conyers, Ilton-cum-Pott, Kearby with Netherby, Killinghall, Kirby Hall, Kirby Hill (Boroughbridge), Kirkby Malzeard, Kirkby Overblow, Kirk Deighton, Kirk Hammerton, Knaresborough, Langthorpe, Laverton, Leathley, Lindley, Lindrick with Studley Royal and Fountains, Little Ouseburn, Little Ribston, Littlethorpe, Little Timble, Long Marston, Markingfield Hall, Markington with Wallerthwaite, Marton cum Grafton, Marton-le-Moor, Masham, Melmerby, Menwith with Darley, Middleton, Middleton Quernhow, Milby, Moor Monkton, Nesfield with Langbar, Newall with Clifton, Newby with Mulwith, Nidd, North Deighton, North Rigton, North Stainley with Sleningford, Norton Conyers, Norton-le-Clay, Norwood, Nun Monkton, Pannal, Plompton, Rainton with Newby, Ripley, Ripon, Roecliffe, Sawley, Scotton (Harrogate), Scriven, Sharow, Sicklinghall, Skelding, Skelton-on-Ure, South Stainley with Cayton, Spofforth with Stockeld, Stainburn, Staveley, Stonebeck Down, Stonebeck Up, Studley Roger, Swinton with Warthermarske, Thornthwaite with Padside, Thornton Bridge, Thornville, Thorpe Underwoods, Thruscross, Tockwith, Walkingham Hill with Occaney, Warsill, Wath, Weeton, Weston, Westwick, Whixley, Wighill, Wilstrop, Winksley. (If links are incorrect, see also Index of places in Yorkshire for more information on these towns).
Harrogate Borough Council
Harrogate district is full of history, from how life has changed in the Yorkshire Dales to the intriguing past of Knaresborough Castle to the development of Harrogate town as England's premier spa town. See also local history and heritage information.
North Yorkshire County Council
Researchers are welcome to visit the County Record Office. The archive services include: Access to records, Archives, Census information (historic), Loans and donations, Local studies, Record office holdings, Records management, Withdrawal of records.
Yorkshire Indexers
An easy source of reference for those studying Yorkshire.
YorkshireRoots.org.uk
Member access to an extensive library and archive of material on the ancient county of Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire Archive Service
The Service collects and preserves historical records of all kinds dating from the twelfth century to the present day.
Harrogate & District Family History Society
The objectives of the Society shall be to promote and encourage the public study of family history and local history mainly with reference to persons living in or associated with the district of Harrogate in the County of Yorkshire and to promote the preservation, security and accessibility of archive material.
Harrogate Historical Society and re-Population Study Group
Harrogate People and Places is a site which will be looking at the people, buildings and events that have helped to develop Harrogate as we know it today. This site consists mainly of a collection of extracts from the Harrogate newspapers and many other sources. If site is unavailable, email contact is Tony Cheal.
Bilton Historical Society
Bilton Historical Society is a local historical society based in Bilton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England. We exist to record, investigate and promote an awareness of Bilton's heritage and future.
Knaresborough Family History
Family history information for locations (within the area around Knaresborough to Ripon in the North, Harrogate in the West, Leeds in the South and York to the East). See also Knaresborough Online website.
Ripon, Harrogate & District Family History Group
Full information on the Society's activities covering the area around Ripon and Harrogate. If site is unavailable, email contact is RHSinfo@aol.com.
Ripon Historical Society & Family History Group
Founded in 1987, the Ripon Historical Society is actively concerned with all aspects of the City of Ripon and the surrounding area from Masham to South Stainley and from Skelton-on-Ure to Nidderdale. This is roughly the area covered by the ancient Ripon Liberty.
Ripon Local Studies Research Centre
The object of the Centre is to research the local history, family history and archaeology of Ripon and its surrounding area; to publish the results of such research and to make it available through publications, exhibitions, seminars, conferences and on the internet; also to encourage and assist members of the public in research.Harrogate Links << MORE
Website of the Harrogate Links includes popular genealogical links to those researching family history in Harrogate, Yorkshire, UK.
Harrogate Mailing List
For anyone with a genealogical interest in the present day Borough of Harrogate, Yorkshire, which includes the towns of Harrogate, Knaresborough, Pateley Bridge, Nidderdale, Ripon, Masham and Boroughbridge.Villages in Yorkshire << NEW
Wikipedia's list of current Villages in the County of Yorkshire. See also current Villages in England.Local & General History << Back to Top >>
Harrogate (Wikipedia)
Encyclopedia description including; history, today, sport, schools and much more. See also North Yorkshire and West Yorkshire.
Brief history of Harrogate
A brief history of Harrogate with links to other surrounding areas.
Old Towns, Harrogate Yorkshire
Harrowgate of 1843 (now spelled Harrogate) is in the West Riding of Yorkshire and wapentake of Claro, consists of two adjoining villages, High Harrowgate, in the parish of Knaresborough, and Low Harrowgate in the parish of Pannal. Harrowgate has become popular within the last century in consequence of the reputation of its medicinal springs, and is now one of the principal watering-places of the north of England.
Bilton With Harrogate
Shortly after the 1066 conquest the Normans established The Forest of Knaresborough, a place to hunt deer. in the 13th century Bilton Park was established. In 1272 Edmund, Earl of Cornwall, granted the monks of Fountains Abbey the privilege of taking "housebote" and "haybote", wood and timber, from common land within his woods in the Forest of Knaresborough.
GENUKI pages for Knaresborough, West Yorkshire
Lots of genealogical reference information on Harrogate within the ancient parish of Knaresborough including; Census, Churches, Church Records, Correctional Institutions, Description & Travel, Directories, Gazetteers, History, Maps, Memorials, Geographical Parish Names, Newspapers, Societies & Town Records. See also information on the ancient town of Pannal.
British History Online - Harrogate
A celebrated watering-place, comprising the villages of High and Low Harrogate. This place, which is within the limits of the ancient forest of Knaresborough, derives it name, originally Heywraygate, from its situation on the road from Knaresborough to Heywray, now Haverah Park; and, prior to the discovery of its mineral waters, consisted only of a few farmhouses and widely scattered cottages on a barren heath. About the year 1571, Captain Slingsby, of Scriven, after his return from Westphalia, found a spring in the forest of Knaresborough, which resembled, in its properties, the waters from which he had derived much benefit abroad; this spring is now the source of the old Harrogate spa. The Tewit Well was subsequently discovered, and both the springs gradually attracted public notice for nearly a century before any provisions were made for the reception of the increasing number of visitors, till, in the year 1687, an inn, now the "Queen," was erected for their accommodation, to which another, now the "Royal Oak," was subsequently added. See also their main website for additional British History Online.
Yorkshire History Pages - Harrogate
History pages for Harrogate, Knaresborough and Nidderdale. Information includes: Harrogate and its spa wells, Knaresborough town and castle, Mother Shipton's Cave, Knaresborough's famous folk, Wetherby and Spofforth, Natural Nidderdale and more. See also their main site information pages on Yorkshire and the North East of England.
Yorkshire History Pages - Ripon
History pages for Ripon and Fountains Abbey. Information includes: Ripon's tribal origin, Ripon and St Wilfrid, Ripon Cathedral, The Ripon Wakeman, Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, Aldborough - Brigantian Capital, Devil's Arrows at Boroughbridge, The Ripon area and more.
The Iron District of Staffordshire
The Remaining Branches of Industry - "He who is once a grinder falls into despair, as though he had sold himself to the devil. Education in Sheffield is upon a very low plane; a clergyman, who had occupied himself largely with the statistics of education, was of the opinion that of 16,500 children of the working-class who are in a position to attend school, scarcely 6,500 can read. This comes of the fact that the children are taken from school in the seventh, and, at the very latest, in the twelfth year, and that the teachers are good for nothing; one was a convicted thief who found no other way of supporting himself after being released from jail than teaching school! Immorality among young people seems to be more prevalent in Sheffield than anywhere else."
The Condition of the Working-Class in England
The Condition of the Working-Class in England in 1844 (by Frederick Engels c. 1845).
Institutions
Details on the different Institutions and how they operated as well as the Poor Law. If you haven't visited this site before, it will be useful to you. See also Workhouse Life and more information on Hospitals, Workhouses, Orphanages, Schools.
Poor Laws
The origins of parochial poor relief extend back at least as far as the fifteenth century. Legislation prior to this point largely dealt with beggars and vagabonds. In the aftermath of the Black Death (1348-9) labour was in short supply and wages rose steeply. This site provides detailed information on the Old and New Poor Laws including Poor Rate, Badging the Poor, Bastardy Orders, Farming the Poor and much more.
Historical Acts of Parliament
Very interesting website for transcripts of Various Acts of Parliament of Interest to the Genealogist by Guy Etchells including; He is a Bastard that is born before the Marriage of his Parents (1235), an Act for the better preventing of clandestine Marriages (1753 Lord Hardwicke’s Act), an Act for granting to his Majesty a Stamp-duty on the Registry of Burials, Marriages, Births, and Christenings (1783), an Act for better regulating and preserving Parish and other Registers of Births, Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials in England (28th June 1812 Rose’s Act) and much more!
History of Human Rights in Europe
Information on the history of human rights in Europe.
Enclosures / Inclosure Act
There were a number of UK Acts of Parliament, which enclosed common land (see also open field system) in the country. This meant that the rights that people once held, to graze animals on these areas when not planted by crops, were now being denied. Common usage is enclosure, but this is not the name of the acts. Inclosure Acts for small areas had been passed sporadically since the 12th century but the vast majority of them were passed between 1750 and 1860. See samples of private and personal acts of Parliament.
Domesday Book
A great land survey from 1086, commissioned by William the Conqueror to assess the extent of the land and resources being owned in England at the time, and the extent of the taxes he could raise. The information collected was recorded by hand in two huge books, in the space of around a year. See also Domesday Book FAQ's. Planning for the surveys was conducted in 1085 to cover six 'circuits'.
Trades, Directories & Unions
Harrogate Links collection of the links to workers trades, unions and Directories.
Chartism
Searchable database of Chartists who risked their freedom, and sometimes their lives, because of their participation in the Chartist cause.
WWII People's War, North Yorkshire
An archive of World War II memories written by the public and gathered by the BBC. See also their gallery of photos collected for this category.
WWII Reminiscence Project (UK)
Wood Green, Witney project of Memories have been gathered by students, interviewing family and friends, evacuees, local people, etc. The interviews and pictures provide a fascinating, first-hand insight into family life in a world within living memory.
London News
The Illustrated London News magazine which was first printed in 1842 is the finest pictorial example of a historic social record of British and world events up to the present day. See search results for Harrogate.Parish Church Records << Back to Top >>
Harrogate BMD's
Birth, marriage and death certificates for North Yorkshire can be obtained from The Superintendent Registrar, Bilton House, 31 Park Parade, Harrogate HG1 5AG (Registrars.Harrogate@northyorks.gov.uk).
GENUKI pages for Knaresborough, West Yorkshire
Lots of genealogical reference information on Harrogate within the ancient parish of Knaresborough including; Census, Churches, Church Records, Correctional Institutions, Description & Travel, Directories, Gazetteers, History, Maps, Memorials, Geographical Parish Names, Newspapers, Societies & Town Records. See also information on the ancient town of Pannal.
Family Search - International Genealogical Index (IGI)
LDS searchable online databases including; Births, Christenings, Marriages and a few Burials covering many places around the world.
Parish Register LookUp Exchange
This website has been set-up with the aim of bringing together all family history fanatics who own copies of Parish Registers, Monumental Inscriptions or any other research resources which may be useful to others, and are happy to share the information with other genealogists. Includes; A-Z County Parish Registers for the UK where available, Monumental Inscriptions, Census and Other Resources.
FreeREG Search UK Parish Registers
Free Internet searches of baptism, marriage, and burial records transcribed from parish and non-conformist registers of the U.K. FreeREG is a companion project to FreeBMD (a database of the GRO birth, marriage and death indexes from 1837) and FreeCEN (a database of census information).
YorkshireRoots.org.uk
Member search assistance for a fee for information including; Births, Marriages, Deaths etc for Leeds and West Riding.
Churches of Britain & Ireland - Harrogate
Their ultimate aim is to have at least one photo of every existing church in England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, the Isle of Man, and the Channel Islands, and where possible, photos or artwork of churches no longer in existence. See also list of Churches for North Yorkshire.
Church Plans Online - Yorkshire
The Incorporated Church Building Society archive includes over 15,000 files relating to applications by parishes for grants from the Society. The earliest file is dated 1818 and the latest 1982.Burials, Cemeteries etc << Back to Top >>
Christ Church Harrogate MI's
Ongoing transcriptions of the MI's and photographs of Christ Church, Harrogate courtesy of Paul Marshall.
Harrogate BMD's
Birth, marriage and death certificates for North Yorkshire can be obtained from The Superintendent Registrar, Bilton House, 31 Park Parade, Harrogate HG1 5AG (Registrars.Harrogate@northyorks.gov.uk).
National Burial Index - North Yorkshire
Burial records by city, town/village, and by burial ground within that municipality (available on CD).
National Burial Index - Yorkshire North Riding
FFHS is an international organization, established in 1974 in the UK as a non-profit charitable company. It is conducting the transcription and computerization of Burial records mainly by members of the Federation of Family History Societies throughout Britain.Deaths in Yorkshire Newspapers << NEW
Transcription by Jeff Knaggs of selected of newspapers covering the entire county published in the first three months of 1901. Beginning with lists of people who had died just before the 1901 census. In the second phase of the project, Jeff is extending the date range forward and back, selecting the most useful newspapers first. This is an open-ended project that will continue, quite slowly, over the coming years.
Roll of Honour.com
Site dedicated to those men and women who fell fighting for their country. Other helpful links to information on prisoners of war, other memorials, etc.Harrogate War Memorial Plaque
The War Memorial Plaque located in Harrogate St. Peters. See also Harrogate Borough Council Roll of Honour.Knaresborough Roll of Honour
The First World War Roll of Honour courtesy of Knaresborough Online.
Lest We Forget
Sheffield Indexers' collection of photos from various memorials for British and Commonwealth soldiers including; Leers (France), The Menin Gate, Ypres (Belgium), Railway Chateau British Cemetery (Belgium), Thiepval (France), Tyne Cot, Ypres (Belgium) and Vimy Ridge (France).
Tombstones & Monumental Inscriptions
Photographic record of the various churches, churchyards, graveyards and cemeteries.
GENUKI pages for Knaresborough, West Yorkshire
Lots of genealogical reference information on Harrogate within the ancient parish of Knaresborough including; Census, Churches, Church Records, Correctional Institutions, Description & Travel, Directories, Gazetteers, History, Maps, Memorials, Geographical Parish Names, Newspapers, Societies & Town Records. See also information on the ancient town of Pannal.Getting Started << Back to Top >>
Getting started in Family History (Genuki)
All the information you need to know to start researching your Family History.
Family History for Beginners
Detailed introduction on how to search Parish Records and historical information including; Hardwicke's Act, Rose's Act and Toleration Act. By kind permission of John Marsden.
FreeBMD
Searchable transcriptions of the Civil Registration index of births, marriages and deaths for England and Wales.
General Register Office (GRO)
The General Register Office holds a central copy of all registrations for England and Wales including; Births, Deaths, Stillbirths, Marriages, Civil Partnerships, Adoptions.
The National Archives - Getting Started
The National Archives of England, Wales and the United Kingdom has one of the largest archival collections in the world, spanning 1000 years of British history, from Domesday Book of 1086 to government papers recently released to the public. You can see this collection at The National Archives in Kew, West London, or view certain documents online. Research Guides are available through their online catalogue.
JewishGen.org
Joint project between the Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain and JewishGen.Inc, collecting genealogical and other community related information about UK Jewish communities (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands).
Jewish Web Index
Extensive collection of information Jews first came to Britain in 1066, at the invitation of William the Conqueror, but were expelled in 1290 by Edward I. England, unlike America, had a large influx of Western European Jews (especially Dutch) going back before 1800. With this website, you will find that each Link provides you easy, one-click accessibility by Country and/or by specific Subject in alphabetical order -- to the thousands of web sites visited offering detailed Jewish genealogical information or links to other portals that will help you with your research.
LDS Family History Library
LDS Family History Catalog.
LDS Family Search (IGI)
International Genealogical Index (IGI).
LDS 1881 Census Search (IGI)
You can choose the 1881 British Isles, the 1881 Canadian or 1880 United States Census.
1837 Online.com
UK searchable databases including; Births Marriages & Deaths from 1837 - 2004, Census Records for 1861 & 1891, Military Records and more. Fee applies to records viewed.
Searchable Databases: 1538 up to 1901
List of searchable databases available by subscription for England and Wales including; Census, Cemeteries, Land, Obituaries, Personal, Taxes and Vital (Born, Married, Died & Buried).
1901censusonline.com
Official genealogy site of the English & Welsh census information for 1901 with searchable 1901 census completely transcribed for and on behalf the British Government.
British Origins.com
England and Wales database information by subscription including Census, Marriages, Wills, Burials and more.
Census Records of 1841, 1851, 1861, 1871, 1881, 1891, 1901, 1911, 1921, 1931, 1939, Etc
Brief description about the census process and site links to originating online census record databases.
Census Finder - Free Census Records Online
Census Finder is a tool designed to help you find sites which offer free census records online. Site features links to; US Census Records, UK Census Records, Canadian Census Records, Census Indexes & Images as well as Other Census Links.
Yorkshire Strays in Ireland
Is it possible some of your relatives went to Northern Ireland? This link will give you an alphabetical list of Census strays to view.
British Fairground Ancestors
The British Fairground Ancestors website provides information including census records on Showmen as well as Circus and Fairground Travellers Index.
Yorkshire & Surrounding Counties
Sheffield Indexers collection of popular Historical and Genealogical links for Yorkshire and the surrounding counties of Cheshire, Derbyshire, Durham, Lancashire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire and Westmorland/Cumbria.
Genealogy Hunters in the UK
Sheffield Indexers collection of links of Popular Travel Info for Family History Researchers. Sites include; Tour the UK, About the Counties, Accommodations and Who to See When You Get There.
Emigration, Immigration, Migration
Extensive list of links to websites for family members who may have Emigrated, Immigrated or Migrated.
Trades, Directories & Unions
Harrogate Links collection of the links to workers trades, unions and Directories.Harrogate Street Index & Maps << Back to Top >>
Harrogate Street Maps
Map index for current streets in Harrogate.
Counties of England
Historic Counties of Great Britain.
GENUKI Country and County Codes
'Chapman Codes' for Countries and Counties of the British Isles.
Old Maps
Old Ordnance Survey maps.
Alan Godfrey Maps
Old maps of Leeds available to buy.
GENMAPS
Miscellaneous maps of Yorkshire (Rootsweb).
Geograph British Isles
The Geograph British Isles project aims to collect geographically representative photographs and information for every square kilometre of the UK and Eire.
GENUKI pages for Knaresborough, West Yorkshire
Lots of genealogical reference information on Harrogate within the ancient parish of Knaresborough including; Census, Churches, Church Records, Correctional Institutions, Description & Travel, Directories, Gazetteers, History, Maps, Memorials, Geographical Parish Names, Newspapers, Societies & Town Records. See also information on the ancient town of Pannal.
MapQuest
International Map Website. If you have a current address this will show you where it is. Will need the street address and postal code.Harrogate Photo Sites << Back to Top >>
VR Harrogate
360° panoramic tour of the city of Harrogate.
Viewfinder Picture Heritage - North Yorkshire
New online image resource for England's history containing illustrations of the industrial age, social history, architecture and archaeology, dating from the 1840s to the present day. See also Picture Heritage - West Yorkshire
UK Aerial Sky Library
The internet's largest collection of oblique aerial pictures of the UK.
360° Views of North Yorkshire
Pictures include; Sports, Castles, NY Views, Coastal & More. See also 360° Views of West Yorkshire.
The Francis Frith Collection - Harrogate
Photographic publishers since 1860. Website includes Photos, Maps, Books, Aerial Photos and Memories. Searchable site also includes collections for England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
Churches of Britain & Ireland - Harrogate
Their ultimate aim is to have at least one photo of every existing church in England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, the Isle of Man, and the Channel Islands, and where possible, photos or artwork of churches no longer in existence. See also list of Churches for North Yorkshire.
Pictures of Harrogate
PicturesofEngland.com exploring the most Picturesque & Historic parts of England. Take a picture tour of Leeds Attractions, Nearby Towns, Maps and more. See also pictures of West Yorkshire and pictures of North Yorkshire.
Skipton Web - Harrogate Pictures
The SkiptonWeb Photo Gallery consists mainly of modern photos of cities including Harrogate. See also their Gallery of other photos taken in the British Isles.
Science and Society
Science & Society Picture Library represents the collections of the Science Museum, the National Railway Museum and the National Museum of Photography, Film & Television - as well as a variety of related collections. They now have over 150 image collections from both within and outside the museums' core collections. These contain over 70,000 online records, including over 40,000 digital images.
How old is that photograph?
Date an old photograph to help fit a photo into the family tree (Roger Vaughan Picture Library).
Dating Photos
Most old photos can be dated with reasonable certainty to within a period of ten years. In some cases they can of course be dated to the exact day, if someone has bothered to record that information on the photo! Sadly almost all 19th century family portraits in albums are unidentified and undated! So in most cases a little detective work must be done.
Old Picture Post Cards
Ongoing collection of Old Picture Post Cards from Harrogate.General Sites << Back to Top >>
Federation of Family History Societies
FFHS is an international organization, established in 1974 in the UK as a non-profit charitable company.
Yorkshire Family History Societies
The Federation of Family History Societies' (FFHS) list of Yorkshire Member Contacts.
Cyndi's List
US based genealogical list with information for Yorkshire England.
National Archives
The National Archives offers helpful historical information on Family, Local, House and Military History, etc.
National Archivist.com
UK archives online databases with digital images of original registers, entry books, indexes and publications, reproduced under license. Access by subscription to 1837Online.com.
GENUKI
Alphabetical list of Places in Yorkshire.
Family Records
London based site, provided by the FamilyRecords.gov.uk consortium, aims to help you find the government records and other sources you need for your family history research.
England Societies and County Sites, Coraweb
Another Gateway Site for Family History and the UK Genealogist. See also their links page to England & Wales: Online Birth, Death and Marriage Indexes and their General Information page for the UK.
Yorkshire Genealogy Links
Another Gateway Site for information on; general links, cemeteries, census, directories, marriages, military, parish registers, passenger lists.
Yorkshire & Surrounding Counties
Sheffield Indexers collection of links for the genealogists looking for family history information in Yorkshire and Surrounding Counties.
UK Genealogy Interests Directory
FREE UK Genealogy web site where you can put information about the surnames you are researching.
English and Welsh Register Offices
Address of all UK Register Offices.
Hugh Wallis's IGI Batch Numbers Web Site
IGI searchable database.
Surname Profiler
Ever wonder about the history or geography of your family name? This website offers a searchable database.
Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain
The Society encourages genealogical research and promotes the preservation of Jewish genealogical records and resources.
ANY-Web 'Genealogy'
Your Guide to Community Websites across the UK.
How much is that money worth today? (EH.Net)
Comparing the purchasing power of money in Great Britain from 1264 to 2005.Historical Buildings & Places to Stay << Back to Top >>
Harrogate Historical Sites
Including; Aldborough Roman Museum, Fountains Abbey, Ripon Cathedral, Knaresborough Castle, Ripley Castle, Spofforth Castle, Marston Moor, Devil's Arrows.Bilton Buildings
Bilton Historical Society collection of older buildings.Looking at Buildings
An educational resource created by the Pevsner Architectural Guides - Work is underway to research and record city's buildings. Harrogate not yet mentioned.Ripley Castle
Home of the Ingilby family for the last seven hundred years. Our history is one of political, military, religious and social turbulence, of plague and persecution, of renaissance, enlightenment and industrial revolution. It is a tale of romance, courage, loyalty and recklessness. Henry Ingilby collected taxes for Edward III and helped the king to finance the construction of Windsor Castle. His brother Thomas saved the king's life and was knighted for his courage.Hazlewood Castle
Hazlewood Castle has been in the family estate of the Vavasours since Norman times and was mentioned in the Domesday Book in 1086.Studley House Farm
In times past, it would only have been the aristocracy who could stay in a historic 19th Century farmhouse in beautiful countryside, on the site of an ancient Royal Forest, and close to what is possibly England's smallest stately home - a veritable English Chateau. But today you can enjoy this same privilege at Studley House Farm in the North Yorkshire village of Ebberston, away from the bustle of everyday life.The Bar Convent, York
The Bar Convent is the oldest living convent in England, established in 1686. It now offers a variety of award winning facilities for the general public, businesses and historians alike. There is a fascinating museum bringing the history of the Bar Convent to life. The beautiful chapel is open throughout the day and serious research students may apply for access to the extensive library & archives.Harewood House
Harewood House, home to the Queen's cousin, the Earl of Harewood is set in spectacular grounds, which include formal gardens and gentle woodland walks.Thomas Chippendale At Harewood
Chippendale was employed to design much of the furniture in the House, the house finally became habitable in 1771.Historic Houses
Information on historic houses in North Yorkshire. See also houses in West Yorkshire.Trades, Directories & Unions << Back to Top >>
University of Leicester
Digital library of local and trade directories for England and Wales, from 1750 to 1919. Directions: Click on 'Find by Keywords'. Select 'Yorkshire' and type in 'Harrogate'. There are currently 51 directories for Yorkshire. Future projects to provide at least one directory, for each segment on depicted on the geographical map, for each of the following decades: 1850's, 1890's, 1910's.
GENUKI pages for Knaresborough, West Yorkshire
Lots of genealogical reference information on Harrogate within the ancient parish of Knaresborough including; Census, Churches, Church Records, Correctional Institutions, Description & Travel, Directories, Gazetteers, History, Maps, Memorials, Geographical Parish Names, Newspapers, Societies & Town Records. See also information on the ancient town of Pannal.
Trade Union Ancestors
Find out more about your family history in the trade union movement of the 19th and 20th centuries. This website aims to help family historians to identify the correct union, to discover the role their ancestor played in it, and to find out more about trade union history. See also Wikipedia list of Trade Unions of the UK.
Chartist Ancestors Trade Unions
Chartism and the trade union movement - The history of modern trade unionism tends to leap from the story of the Tolpuddle Martyrs in the early 1830s to the first meeting of the Trades Union Congress in 1868
History of the N.U.M.
Under conditions where children as young as four had to face a seventeen-hour day and a six-day week working underground, the District Unions (forerunners of the Miners’ Federation of Great Britain and the National Union of Mineworkers) were established to protect the interests and the lives of miners. In the pits of Sheffield there was concerted action in 1792 when colliers employed by the Duke of Norfolk refused to work until their wages were raised. There are many examples of miners’ secret organisations taking industrial action. See also more mining references in the UK and Trade Unions of the UK.
Coal Mining History Resource Centre
National Database of Mining Deaths and Injuries as well as other resources. See also the National Coal Mining Museum for England and Coal Mining & Railways in the North East.
Old Medical Terms
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