London Family History Centre - Revision history

Maureene: Add category

2013-05-11T14:23:02Z

Add category

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	{{FHCpage\|location=England}}		{{FHCpage\|location=England}}

−	[[Image:{{Tna}}]]The [[London_Family_History_Centre\|London Family History Centre]] is a large Family History Center, similar to the [[~~FamilySearch_Libraries~~]] of the [[Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] (sometimes referred to as the Mormon Church). There are more than 4500 Family History Centres around the world with over 100 in the [[UK]], but the 12 FamilySearch Libraries and the London Centre are larger and have more resources on site.	+	[[Image:{{Tna}}]]The [[London_Family_History_Centre\|London Family History Centre]] is a large Family History Center, similar to the [[FamilySearch Libraries]] of the [[Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] (sometimes referred to as the Mormon Church). There are more than 4500 Family History Centres around the world with over 100 in the [[UK]], but the 12 FamilySearch Libraries and the London Centre are larger and have more resources on site.

	=== Centre Contacts and Hours ===		=== Centre Contacts and Hours ===

−	{{notice\|The London Family History Centre is temporarily located in the Reading Room of [[The National Archives of the United Kingdom\|<center>The London Family History Centre is temporarily located in the Reading Room of The National Archives of the United Kingdom<center></center>]]. Both online and microfilm resources have been relocated to Kew where they will remain until the early part of 2013. Alternatives for a permanent location are being evaluated. }}	+	{{notice\|The London Family History Centre is temporarily located in the Reading Room of [[The National Archives of the United Kingdom\|<center>The London Family History Centre is temporarily located in the Reading Room of The National Archives of the United Kingdom<center></center>]]. Both online and microfilm resources have been relocated to Kew where they will remain until the early part of 2013. Alternatives for a permanent location are being evaluated. }}

	'''Location & Map:'''		'''Location & Map:'''
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	'''Address:''' The National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 4DU, United Kingdom		'''Address:''' The National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 4DU, United Kingdom

−	*Kew Gardens on the District Line to Richmond is the closest Tube station''<br>''	+	*Kew Gardens on the District Line to Richmond is the closest Tube station''<br>''
	*Parking is available onsite		*Parking is available onsite
	*A reader's ticket is not required to use the Centre's resources		*A reader's ticket is not required to use the Centre's resources
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	==== Class Schedule ====		==== Class Schedule ====

−	Classes are temporarily suspended while the Centre is located at The National Archives.<br>	+	Classes are temporarily suspended while the Centre is located at The National Archives.<br>

	==== Staff Training Meetings ====		==== Staff Training Meetings ====
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	==== Databases and Software ====		==== Databases and Software ====

−	:*'''[[FHC Portal]]''' This center has access to the Family History Centre Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions.	+	:*'''[[FHC Portal]]''' This center has access to the Family History Centre Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions.
	::*Ancestry (International Edition)		::*Ancestry (International Edition)
	::*British Library Newspapers		::*British Library Newspapers
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	::*Jamaican Family Search		::*Jamaican Family Search
	::*Origins Network		::*Origins Network
−	::*TNA Documents Online<ref>'Computer and Subscription Resources,' ''London Family History Centre,'' http://www.londonfhc.org/, accessed 28 July 2012.</ref>	+	::*TNA Documents Online<ref>'Computer and Subscription Resources,' ''London Family History Centre,'' http://www.londonfhc.org/, accessed 28 July 2012.</ref>
	:*Publication of the restricted access images [[England, Kent, Wills and Probate (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] means that it is advisable to telephone the centre to reserve a computer if you wish to view this collection using the portal.<br>		:*Publication of the restricted access images [[England, Kent, Wills and Probate (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] means that it is advisable to telephone the centre to reserve a computer if you wish to view this collection using the portal.<br>

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	{{London}}		{{London}}

−	[[Category:Archives_and_Libraries_in_London]] [[Category:Regional_Family_History_Centers]]	+	[[Category:Archives_and_Libraries_in_London]] [[Category:Regional_Family_History_Centers]] [[Category:England_Family_History_Centres]]

VasquezJL: reworded opening

2013-05-07T16:29:29Z

reworded opening

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	{{FHCpage\|location=England}}		{{FHCpage\|location=England}}

−	[[Image:{{Tna}}]]The [[London_Family_History_Centre\|London Family History Centre]] is ~~one of~~ the 13 [[~~Regional Family History Centres~~]] of the [[Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] (sometimes referred to as the Mormon Church). There are more than 4500 Family History Centres around the world with over 100 in the [[UK]], but the ~~13 Regional Centres~~ are larger and have more resources on site.	+	[[Image:{{Tna}}]]The [[London_Family_History_Centre\|London Family History Centre]] is a large Family History Center, similar to the [[FamilySearch_Libraries]] of the [[Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] (sometimes referred to as the Mormon Church). There are more than 4500 Family History Centres around the world with over 100 in the [[UK]], but the 12 FamilySearch Libraries and the London Centre are larger and have more resources on site.

	=== Centre Contacts and Hours ===		=== Centre Contacts and Hours ===

Cottrells: Text replace - "[http://fhc.familysearch.org/ '''FHC Portal:''']" to "'''FHC Portal'''"

2013-04-11T20:12:28Z

Text replace - "[http://fhc.familysearch.org/ '''FHC Portal:''']" to "'''FHC Portal'''"

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	==== Databases and Software ====		==== Databases and Software ====

−	:*~~[http://fhc.familysearch.org/~~ '''FHC Portal:'''] This center has access to the Family History Centre Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions.	+	:*'''[[FHC Portal]]''' This center has access to the Family History Centre Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions.
	::*Ancestry (International Edition)		::*Ancestry (International Edition)
	::*British Library Newspapers		::*British Library Newspapers

Evkesler: Centered caption

2012-10-15T16:11:38Z

Centered caption

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	=== Centre Contacts and Hours ===		=== Centre Contacts and Hours ===

−	{{notice\|The London Family History Centre is temporarily located in the Reading Room of [[The National Archives of the United Kingdom]]. Both online and microfilm resources have been relocated to Kew where they will remain until the early part of 2013. Alternatives for a permanent location are being evaluated. }}	+	{{notice\|The London Family History Centre is temporarily located in the Reading Room of [[The National Archives of the United Kingdom\|<center>The London Family History Centre is temporarily located in the Reading Room of The National Archives of the United Kingdom<center></center>]]. Both online and microfilm resources have been relocated to Kew where they will remain until the early part of 2013. Alternatives for a permanent location are being evaluated. }}

	'''Location & Map:'''		'''Location & Map:'''
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	'''Opening Hours:'''		'''Opening Hours:'''

−	*'''Tues and Thurs:''' 9 am to 7 pm	+	*'''Tues and Thurs:''' 9 am to 7 pm
	*'''Wed, Fri and Sat:''' 9 am to 5 pm		*'''Wed, Fri and Sat:''' 9 am to 5 pm
	*Closed Sun and Mon (plus the Sat. of bank holiday weekends)		*Closed Sun and Mon (plus the Sat. of bank holiday weekends)

Cottrells: /* Centre Contacts and Hours */ edit opening hours

2012-07-31T17:07:24Z

Centre Contacts and Hours: edit opening hours

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	'''Opening Hours:'''		'''Opening Hours:'''

−	*'''Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat:''' 9 am to 5 pm
	*'''Tues and Thurs:''' 9 am to 7 pm		*'''Tues and Thurs:''' 9 am to 7 pm
		+	*'''Wed, Fri and Sat:''' 9 am to 5 pm
		+	*Closed Sun and Mon (plus the Sat. of bank holiday weekends)

	'''Holiday Schedule:'''		'''Holiday Schedule:'''

Cottrells: /* Centre Contacts and Hours */ update note

2012-07-31T17:03:49Z

Centre Contacts and Hours: update note

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	=== Centre Contacts and Hours ===		=== Centre Contacts and Hours ===

−	{{notice\|~~Because of building refurbishment at South Kensington, the~~ London Family History Centre is temporarily located in the Reading Room of [[The National Archives of the United Kingdom]]. Both online and microfilm resources have been relocated to Kew where they will remain until a ~~new~~ location ~~is found~~. }}	+	{{notice\|The London Family History Centre is temporarily located in the Reading Room of [[The National Archives of the United Kingdom]]. Both online and microfilm resources have been relocated to Kew where they will remain until the early part of 2013. Alternatives for a permanent location are being evaluated. }}

	'''Location & Map:'''		'''Location & Map:'''

Murphynw at 14:41, 28 July 2012

2012-07-28T14:41:45Z

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	'''Address:''' The National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 4DU, United Kingdom		'''Address:''' The National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 4DU, United Kingdom

−	*Kew Gardens on the District Line to Richmond is the closest ~~rail~~ station ~~and is accessible by the Underground~~''<br>''	+	*Kew Gardens on the District Line to Richmond is the closest Tube station''<br>''
	*Parking is available onsite		*Parking is available onsite
	*A reader's ticket is not required to use the Centre's resources		*A reader's ticket is not required to use the Centre's resources

Murphynw: templated image

2012-07-28T14:38:56Z

templated image

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	{{FHCpage\|location=England}}		{{FHCpage\|location=England}}

−	[[Image:~~TheNationalArchivesHintzePhoto.jpg\|thumb\|right\|250px~~]] The [[London_Family_History_Centre\|London Family History Centre]] is one of the 13 [[Regional Family History Centres]] of the [[Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] (sometimes referred to as the Mormon Church). There are more than 4500 Family History Centres around the world with over 100 in the [[UK]], but the 13 Regional Centres are larger and have more resources on site.	+	[[Image:{{Tna}}]]The [[London_Family_History_Centre\|London Family History Centre]] is one of the 13 [[Regional Family History Centres]] of the [[Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] (sometimes referred to as the Mormon Church). There are more than 4500 Family History Centres around the world with over 100 in the [[UK]], but the 13 Regional Centres are larger and have more resources on site.

	=== Centre Contacts and Hours ===		=== Centre Contacts and Hours ===
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	'''Holiday Schedule:'''		'''Holiday Schedule:'''

−	See The National Archives' list of [http://nationalarchives.gov.uk/visit/times.htm closure dates].	+	See The National Archives' list of [http://nationalarchives.gov.uk/visit/times.htm closure dates].

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	==== Class Schedule ====		==== Class Schedule ====

−	Classes are temporarily suspended while the Centre is located at The National Archives.<br>	+	Classes are temporarily suspended while the Centre is located at The National Archives.<br>

	==== Staff Training Meetings ====		==== Staff Training Meetings ====
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	==== Databases and Software ====		==== Databases and Software ====

−	:*[http://fhc.familysearch.org/ '''FHC Portal:'''] This center has access to the Family History Centre Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions.	+	:*[http://fhc.familysearch.org/ '''FHC Portal:'''] This center has access to the Family History Centre Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions.
	::*Ancestry (International Edition)		::*Ancestry (International Edition)
−	::*British Library Newspapers	+	::*British Library Newspapers
−	::*Deceased Online	+	::*Deceased Online
−	::*FindMyPast	+	::*FindMyPast
−	::*Jamaican Family Search	+	::*Jamaican Family Search
−	::*Origins Network	+	::*Origins Network
−	::*TNA Documents Online<ref>'Computer and Subscription Resources,' ''London Family History Centre,'' http://www.londonfhc.org/, accessed 28 July 2012.</ref>	+	::*TNA Documents Online<ref>'Computer and Subscription Resources,' ''London Family History Centre,'' http://www.londonfhc.org/, accessed 28 July 2012.</ref>
	:*Publication of the restricted access images [[England, Kent, Wills and Probate (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] means that it is advisable to telephone the centre to reserve a computer if you wish to view this collection using the portal.<br>		:*Publication of the restricted access images [[England, Kent, Wills and Probate (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] means that it is advisable to telephone the centre to reserve a computer if you wish to view this collection using the portal.<br>

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−	=== Resources in the Local Area ===	+	=== Resources in the Local Area ===

−	*[[Guildhall Library\|Guildhall Library]]	+	*[[Guildhall Library\|Guildhall Library]]
−	*[[London Metropolitan Archives\|London Metropolitan Archives]]	+	*[[London Metropolitan Archives\|London Metropolitan Archives]]
−	*[[The National Archives of the United Kingdom\|The National Archives]]	+	*[[The National Archives of the United Kingdom\|The National Archives]]
	*[[Society of Genealogists Library\|Society of Genealogists Library]]		*[[Society of Genealogists Library\|Society of Genealogists Library]]

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	''(Include information here about the volunteers you are looking for.)''		''(Include information here about the volunteers you are looking for.)''

−	== References ==	+	== References ==

−	{{reflist}}	+	{{reflist}}

	{{London}}		{{London}}

	[[Category:Archives_and_Libraries_in_London]] [[Category:Regional_Family_History_Centers]]		[[Category:Archives_and_Libraries_in_London]] [[Category:Regional_Family_History_Centers]]

Murphynw: holidays

2012-07-28T14:36:03Z

holidays

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	'''Holiday Schedule:'''		'''Holiday Schedule:'''
		+
		+	See The National Archives' list of [http://nationalarchives.gov.uk/visit/times.htm closure dates].

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Murphynw: Added accommodations

2012-07-28T14:33:27Z

Added accommodations

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	'''Address:''' The National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 4DU, United Kingdom		'''Address:''' The National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 4DU, United Kingdom

−	*Kew ~~station~~ on the District Line to Richmond is the closest rail ~~stop~~''<br>''	+	*Kew Gardens on the District Line to Richmond is the closest rail station and is accessible by the Underground''<br>''
	*Parking is available onsite		*Parking is available onsite
	*A reader's ticket is not required to use the Centre's resources		*A reader's ticket is not required to use the Centre's resources
−	*Cafeteria and lockers are available	+	*Cafeteria and lockers are available
		+	*An excellent list of local beds and breakfasts is available at http://www.kewaccommodation.com/<br>

	'''Website:''' http://www.londonfhc.org/		'''Website:''' http://www.londonfhc.org/