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London Parish Records

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Barbara

Barbara Report 22 Apr 2004 11:06

I've got to the stage with researching my family where I am going to have to go down to London to look at parish records prior to 1837. They came from all areas of London and I would appreciate advice on what would be the best Local Record Offices to start my search. I have tried to find this out on the net but am not making much headway. Can anyone help? Thanks Barbara

Zoe

Zoe Report 22 Apr 2004 11:37

Barbara A great deal of the London Parish Records are held by the LOndon Metropolitan Archives (LMA) which are about a five min walk from the Family Records Centre at Myddleton Street, Islington. It may be worthwhile checking their website or calling them to see if they have the records that cover the parishes you are after.

Barbara

Barbara Report 22 Apr 2004 11:40

Thanks Zoe - I'll try that. Barbara

Wendy

Wendy Report 22 Apr 2004 14:32

I now that the LMA Library does hold parish records for Greenwich (which was Kent in days gone by), Peckham and Camberwell. They are open Mon/Wed/Fri 0930 - 1645, Tues/Thurs 0930-1930 and two Sat a month 0930 - 1645. Not sure which two Saturdays though.

Mystified

Mystified Report 22 Apr 2004 17:18

You might find this useful (http://www.eolfhs.org.uk/eolintro.htm)

Barbara

Barbara Report 23 Apr 2004 16:17

Thanks again - had a look at the East of London FH site and have found contacts for one of the names I was searching for as wll as locating where some of the parish records are held. Looking forward to visiting the LMA. Barbara

Sean

Sean Report 23 Apr 2004 16:38

Parish Records for the City parishes are held at the Guildhall Library in Aldermanbury

Linda

Linda Report 28 Apr 2004 16:16

Hi Just to let you know, If you have a mormons family records centre near you, they can usually order you the parish records on Film, for a small fee. These can be ordered for one month or three. Its worth giving them a try they are very helpful. Linda