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(main image via Tyne & Wear Archives & MuseumsTyne & Wear Archives & MuseumsTyne & Wear Archives & Museums)General Register Office births, marriages and deaths are a fantastic resource covering the entirety of England and Wales between 1837 and 2007. They not only allow you to discover when and where your ancestors were born, got married and spent their final moments, but also provide you with the information needed to order a copy of an original certificate from the General Register Office of England and…
The obvious place to start searching for your most destitute ancestors is our extensive workhouse collections. The benefits system of their day, workhouses were the places people turned to when they couldn't afford a basic standard of living. From a family history standpoint, the great thing about workhouses is that they've left behind detailed records, perfect for tracing relatives who otherwise may have gone undocumented.But workhouse records are not the only source you can look at when trying to…