Family history in Oxfordshire

Researching family history is one of the fastest-growing leisure pursuits in Britain, with prime-time TV programmes devoted to it.

There is a range of resources on the internet to help you - but much important material is only available by visiting your local history centre or record office.

This section will help you launch your investigation in Oxfordshire.

 

First steps

We have the unique resources you need to investigate. But how do you start?

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Finding out more

Our extensive reference library includes guides to researching topics or visiting other offices.

Reference books

Heritage Search

Explore our heritage resources for documents, objects, photographs and publications.

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Online resources

There are plenty of excellent websites which can help with your family history.

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Using researchers

Getting help from a range of genealogical researchers.

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Library resources

Every library holds information about the history of the local area.

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Where else to look

Help is available from the Oxfordshire Family History Society.

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