Genealogy research and family history links - Local History

Links - Local History

thorotonsociety.org.uk - The Thoroton Society’s aims are to promote knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the history, archaeology and antiquities of Nottinghamshire, and to support local research and conservation.

nottsheritagegateway.org.uk - Nottinghamshire Heritage Gateway, a guide to the heritage resources of the county, and a history of Nottinghamshire featuring the latest research.

nottshistory.org.uk - Nottinghamshire history - a wealth of material on all aspects of the county's history - people, places, events

nottingham21.co.uk - Over 2000 photographs recording Nottingham City at the beginning of the 21st century

Inspire Picture Archive - Browse and download thousands of historical images of Nottinghamshire from the county libraries

picturethepast.org.uk - Historic images of Derby and Derbyshire - a huge collection of photographs and postcards from the county libraries

nlha.org.uk - Nottinghamshire Local History Association - Diary of events around the county and links to local societies

Southwell Workhouse - The Workhouse, Southwell now owned by the National Trust, is the best preserved workhouse in England. Also see below

discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI - Documents and letters relating to Southwell Workhouse can be downloaded free from the National Archives 'Discovery' catalogue - enter southwell workhouse in the search box

newarkcivictrust.org.uk - Newark Civic Trust - including Town Trails, download free leaflets to guide you around the historic market town. Themes include Civil War, Georgian Buildings, Historic Riverside and more

flintham-museum.org.uk - The Flintham Museum looks at rural life through the eyes of a twentieth-century village shopkeeper

knittingtogether.org.uk - The heritage of the East Midlands Knitting Industry

Ruddington Framework Knitters - Ruddington Framework Knitters Museum

cmhrc.co.uk - The Coal Mining History Resource Centre

Boots History - Boots' first shop opened in Nottingham in 1849 - history, timeline and online 'exhibition' of this important local company

ournottinghamshire.org.uk - Our Nottinghamshire - a community history website

keyworth-history.org.uk - Keyworth and District Local History Society includes photographs and trancscripts of census and parish records

lincstothepast.com - Search and view Lincolnshire parish registers, photographs and more

Heritage Lincolnshire - local charity working to conserve the rich history of the county

slha.org.uk - Lincolnshire Past - Society for Lincolnshire History and Archaeology. Lincolnshire history, news, events and publications

wirksworth.org.uk - Genealogy and Local History of the Wirksworth Area, Derbyshire from 1600 to 1900 listing 450,000+ original records

balh.co.uk - British Association for Local History

local-history.co.uk - News of local history activity throughout the country

domesdaybook.co.uk - The Domesday Book was commissioned by William the Conquerer in 1085 and records 13,418 English settlements

british-history.ac.uk - A digital library containing some of the core printed primary and secondary sources for the medieval and modern history of the British Isles

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