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Sources of Information

There are many public sources of historical information that can aid you in your own research. They can provide access to documents (for example Parish Registers, Wills, Cemetery Registers, newspapers and maps) and photographs. Some of the information available can date back over 600 years. The following list gives excellent starting point for locating local information.

FAREHAM
Westbury Manor Museum
Tel: 01329-824895.

PORTSMOUTH
Library and Records Office
Tel: 02392-819311

THE NAVY
National Museum of the Royal Navy

SOUTHAMPTON
City Archives

Libraries

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
County Records Office

HAMPSHIRE CULTURAL TRUST
Now manage Hampshire museums and collections

NATIONAL RECORDS OFFICE  KEW
www.nationalarchives.gov.uk

ORDNANCE SURVEY
www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk

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