Pictured above: Cardiff City Hall, about ten minutes aways from Cathays Park, home to the Glamorgan Record office.
I've never done this before: What's the best place to begin my Welsh Family Genealogy Research?
If you're an Australian, American or Canadian visiting Wales this summer and you want to do a little genealogy research on your family tree, then you might want to begin by visiting the Glamorgan Record Office.It has over five miles of records in its strongrooms, dating from the twelfth century to the present day.
The Glamorgan Record Office website says:
"We can help you to..... trace the history of your family... discover the history of your town, village or house... carry out research for a school college or evening course... and much more"
"To allow all visitors to make best use of the facilities we would strongly advise you to reserve your place in advance. Please contact the office for an appointment and discuss your research needs."
Planning Your Visit to Wales:
The Glamorgan Record Office has two searchrooms open to members of the public.
In the Document Searchroom you may consult original records free of charge, including those relating to local authorities, schools, families and landed estates, industry, parishes, police, chapels and churches, as well as maps, plans and photographs.
"To help us, please contact us before your visit – some records need to be ordered in advance."
"In the Copy Searchroom sources can be consulted on microfilm and microfiche and in facsimile form. Sources include the General Register Office index to Births, Marriages and Deaths, census returns for Glamorgan and parish registers for almost all Glamorgan parishes."
"A small charge is made for the use of microfilm and microfiche. It is strongly advised that you book a film or fiche reader before you visit the Record Office."
ADDRESS
Glamorgan Record Office
The Glamorgan Building
King Edward VII Avenue
Cathays Park
Cardiff
CF10 3NE
Telephone: (029) 2078 0282
Fax: (029) 2078 0284
Email: GlamRO@cardiff.ac.uk
At Welsh American Family Genealogy, we believe there’s no better ‘Empty Nest’ activity than researching your Welsh family history and creating a legacy for future generations. You don’t have to be rich to leave behind an enduring heritage for your children and heirs.
What’s important is that you use the time wisely. If you would like to simulate your mind each day and stay young through constructive activities, than genealogy might be right for you!
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