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The Record Office for Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland

We are pleased to be working in partnership with The Record Office for Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland, who aim to preserve history and provide wider access to a range of historical resources for those researching the history and culture of Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland.

The Record Office for Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland is provided by Leicestershire County Council in partnership with the City of Leicester and County of Rutland.

The Record Office has a growing collection of historical records, including parish records, wills and inventories, non-conformist records and records for local businesses and organisations.

The Record Office is based in Wigston Magna in Leicestershire. To find out more about the work that the Record Office do and for visiting times you can visit the website here.

Leicestershire Wills and Probate records, 1500-1939

Use this rich collection of records to browse through thousands of wills and probate records from Leicestershire between 1500 and 1939. Wills and probate records are an excellent resource for family historians because they can shed light on your ancestor’s wealth, provide the names of numerous family members, and tell you the date of your ancestor’s death.

Search Leicestershire Wills and Probate records, 1500-1939

Leicestershire Electoral Registers, 1836-1970

Thanks to our partnership with The Record Office for Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland, you can now also explore thousands of names included on electoral registers for Leicestershire between 1836 and 1970. Delve into this collection and you may also discover previous owners of your home and their neighbours.

Browse Leicestershire Electoral Registers, 1836-1970

Leicestershire Marriage Licences, 1604-1891

If you had ancestors married by licence in Leicestershire between 1604 and 1891 then this collection of marriage license records could hold the key to making exciting new discoveries. These records may help you uncover new details about your ancestors' marriage such as their names, license year and date, parish, denomination and the groom's profession.

Search Leicestershire Marriage Licences, 1604-1891

Vital records

The Record Office for Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland have also contributed millions of vital records that are now available for Leicestershire and Rutland. You can now search a vast collection of baptism, burial, marriage and banns records, which are vital for anyone with roots in the Leicestershire area.