Family History
Links to useful resources for the study of family histories and other historical records.
Lancashire BMD - Births, marriages and deaths on the internet.
Lancashire online reference library (OnRL) - A selection of 100s of websites chosen, organised and maintained by library professionals to answer your questions.
Lancashire libraries family history resources
Lancashire Registration Service - Information on registering a birth or a death or making arrangements for your wedding or civil partnership.
Lancashire Records Office - Lancashire Record Office (LRO) looks after historic documents relating to the county from about 1115 to the present day.
Local cemeteries - Use our find your nearest service to find cemeteries near to you.
Cemetery records - Grave Registers are available for public viewing (by appointment) at Morecambe Town Hall. See our cemeteries advice page for further information.
Our Civic and Ceremonial page gives information on the history of the city of Lancaster, including former mayors, freemen, charters and a biography of James Williamson (Lord Ashton - the 'Lino King').