Family history

The Library subscribes to online reference works to help you find reliable information and carry out research.

These are all free to use but you may be asked to enter the barcode number from your library card to use them at home. Some can only be used on a computer in the library.

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Free access to records to help with your family tree. This resource can only be used in the Library and the History Centre.

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If you are researching your family tree this resource has over 25 billion records to help you. This resource can unlock the family story in your DNA.

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