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FAQ - Local History

This section is intended as a guide to websites and online resources relevant to specific queries.


Q: I'm interested in local history. How do I get started?
A: http://www.local-history.co.uk/gettingstarted.html

http://www.balh.co.uk/

British Association for Local History


Q: For Lancashire Local History:
A: Lancashire Local History Federation: http://www.lancashirehistory.org/
Old Historic Families of Lancashire, Cheshire & North Western England: http://www.manchester2002-uk.com/history/old-families.html


Q: I want to trace the history of my house. Where do I start?
A: Useful sources and links for researching buildings are on: http://www.house-detectives.co.uk


Q: Where is the place called ...?
A: Use the search engine at:
http://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/oswebsite/freefun/didyouknow/
For a map, search:
http://uk8.multimap.com/map/places.cgi

 
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