Preston & District

Documents & Links

1. Useful Websites (MW)
This is a list of websites I made a few years ago and some members of the group have found it useful. These are websites that I've found particularly useful in my own research. I don't claim the list is up-to-date or complete and the comments are my own opinions.

2. Slides used in talks at group meetings

*** The slides have been converted from PowerPoint to PDF files to make them easier to view. Note that some images used in talks have been removed, either for copyright reasons or to keep file size within website size limits.

- Back to Basics (how to start research, where to look, tips etc.) (2017)
- Parish Registers (2018)
- Understanding and Using the Census (2018)
- Adoption (2021)
- Disappearing Ancestors - why can't I find them? (2022)
- Emigration (2022)
- Wills & Probate (2020)
- Graveyards & Cemeteries (2021)

3. Old Handwriting – 2 images showing letters of the alphabet in various old styles

4. Old Occupations - list of old occupations found on census

5. Links to Lancashire Archives Website
- Home page
- Church Registers Guide
- Catalogue Search