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Two million people across Britain have started the task of researching their family history. But for the amateur genealogist it’s a daunting task. Where do you start? Here are some tips to help you get started.

Useful links

Useful links

Archives Wales

www.archiveswales.org.uk

An online catalogue offering information about the collections of historical records of 21 archives across Wales. You can also find information about your local Archive or Record Office and get advice about how to arrange your visit there.

Gwynedd Family History Society

www.gwyneddfhs.org

Clwyd Family History Society

www.clwydfhs.org.uk

Ceredigion Family History Society

www.cgnfhs.org.uk

Gwent Family History Society

www.gwentfhs.info

Dyfed Family History Society

www.dyfedfhs.org.uk

Morgannwg Family History Society

www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~wlsglfhs/

Powys Family History Society

www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~wlspfhs/

Ancestry.co.uk

www.ancestry.co.uk

Access to over 4 billion historical records. Get help to create your family tree. This is a subscription website but access is free from your local Record Office and from the National Library of Wales Aberystwyth.

Findmypast.co.uk

www.findmypast.co.uk

Search through 750 million historical records to do with family history and build your own family tree. This is a subscription website but access is free from your local Record Office and from the National Library of Wales Aberystwyth.

People's Collection Wales

www.peoplescollection.org.uk

Online collection of documents, images and stories on all aspects of Welsh and international history. You can share your stories with others online.

National Monuments Record of Wales

www.coflein.gov.uk

The National Monuments Record of Wales website enables you to search thousands of archaeological sites, monuments, buildings and maritime sites in Wales.

National Museum Wales

www.museumwales.ac.uk

Access to the Museum Wales websites.

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