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Local Studies Collection


Service Description: The Local Studies Collection includes books, newspapers, journals, parish magazines, trade directories and electoral registers. Most of the Collection is held at Library Headquarters near Cowes but some items are in the County Record Office in Newport.

Also known as:- Local History

Your FAQ

Question: Where can I find information about Family History?

Answer: The Reference Library in Newport contains the Family History Centre which includes records for the whole of England and Wales. You can book a microfiche reader for an hour at a time, by phoning the Reference Library (823800).

You will also find Isle of Wight genealogical records at the County Records Office. - Related Link


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