Cardiff Wales Family History Centre

The Centre serves the Cardiff and south-east Wales Valleys areas.

Center Contacts and Hours
Location


 * Address: Heol Y Deri/Heol Llanishen Fach, Rhiwbina, Cardiff, Wales
 * Location on Map

Phone: +44 (0) 29 2062 5342

E-mail: [mailto:fhcman@btinternet.com fhcman@btinternet.com]

Open Hours:


 * Wed: 10am to 4pm &amp; 7pm to 9pm
 * Thu: 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Phone appointments essential.

Holiday Schedule:

Language:English

Collections

 * Some films and fiche held locally. Before ordering films or fiche check with the FHC whether the item(s) you are interested in are available at the Cardiff FHC. The catalogue number must be quoted.

Databases and Software

 * FHC Portal This centre has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the centre to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions.

Hardware and Equipment

 * 3 computers with internet access
 * 1 imaging machine for producing hard copy from films/fiche
 * 4 manual film readers
 * 3 fiche readers.

Resources in the Local Area

 * https://www.cardiff.gov.uk/ENG/resident/Births-marriages-and-deaths/Tracing-your-family-tree/Pages/default.aspx

British Isles Genealogy Research Community

 * FamilySearch Research Wiki: What It Can Do For You!: A comprehensive video presentation explaining the Wiki, navigating it, and some especially useful pages. Case studies demonstrate using the Wiki for genealogical research. Editing and adding articles to the Wiki are covered.