Family History

Great News!
Nottinghamshire Anglican Parish Registers are available online at Ancestry.co.uk and access is free at Nottinghamshire Archives and Inspire libraries.
Around 2 million records have been digitised and most are available now, with more due in late Spring 2023. See the list here.

Find every branch of your family tree with our useful guide to the resources available in our libraries and archives.

The Great Ancestor Hunt revised Sept 2022

Find every branch of your family tree with our useful guide to the resources available in our libraries and archives.

Family History Video

Take a look at our family history video which tells the fascinating story of a Jewish couple who married in Worksop, North Notts, in the early 20th century. The groom of the story was the founder of one of Britain's biggest and best-known clothing chains.