Image archive with over thirty thousand historic photographs digitised from the collections in Lancashire Libraries
Indexes to other resources, held at Lancashire Archives and libraries, such as old local newspapers, local books, Preston Guild Rolls and the Lancashire Police index
Parish records - images of Church of England baptism, marriage, and burial registers from parishes in Lancashire. *Available at archives/libraries only. Please note that using Ancestry on archives/library PCs will enable you to search Ancestry's records, but not access some Ancestry features such as Family Trees and you may have difficulties attempting to use a personal Ancestry login on an archives/library PC.
Census records, birth, marriage and death indexes, military records, immigration and emigration, and many more public records from the UK. *Available at archives/libraries only. Please note that using Ancestry on archives/library PCs will enable you to search Ancestry's records, but not access some Ancestry features such as Family Trees and you may have difficulties attempting to use a personal Ancestry login on a archives/library PC.
Whilst our Archives and Libraries remain closed, due to the current restrictions in response to Covid 19, Ancestry are very kindly offering limited, temporary access to Lancashire Archives records at home. Please note – In order to view these records you will need to personally register with Ancestry, providing a valid email address. Library card access is not available.
To access Lancashire Archives records, follow the link above and click on 'Sign In' and then 'Sign up today for free'. When you have completed your registration, you will need to return to the original page to commence your search.
Local maps and aerial photographs. Some historic maps for the region are also available. You can select a location and then overlay historic maps, photographs and information.
This site also provides interactive information on administrative boundaries and local census and social statistics.
Online sources for research into World War One with a focus on information available in North West England. Topics include; finding people and memorials, regiments, medals and uniforms, women at war, plus resources for schools.
In our Good Web Guide, there is a selection of some of the best sites to get you going with researching your family tree. They include advice, information and access to some historical records that can be searched online.