UK Genealogy resources online

The Internet is a treasure trove of information for genealogical research. Here are some sites focused on the UK and Ireland.

Ancestry Research - An affordable Family History research service.

Channel Islands Genealogy - devoted to those who are researching their Channel Islands ancestry.

Debrett Ancestry Research Ltd - Traditional firm offering professional genealogical research in the United Kingdom and Eire, from limited searches to full family biographies, also property histories.

English Roots - Professional genealogy research service covering England and Wales. Services include: family history gift packages, individual biographies, tailored research and UK visitor assistance.

Family Before.Com - We specialise in researching family history throughout the United Kingdom. Trace your family tree, we can find your ancestors. Free evaluation, easy PayPal.

FamilyTrackers - FamilyTrackers automatically matches genealogists' searches with current and future publications, distant relatives, genealogy societies, professional genealogists, and discussion groups.

Genealogy Guide - A useful guide for those wishing to learn more about their family history, providing useful advice on tracing family trees. Simple to use step-by-step information on getting started. Compile your very own family tree. Useful links section to help with your research.

Genealogy Resources on the Internet

Genealogy Today - UK Edition - We're US-based, but working on building up our UK collection.

GENUKI - professional genealogists with a wide collection of free resources. An excellent starting place for family research.

Heraldry Today

Lost Generations - Genealogy researchers for Worcestershire, Warwickshire and Birmingham.

Scottish Genealogy Research - A research team passionately focussed on client satisfaction, offering a comprehensive range of personalized services to suit your individual enquiries. Also offer personalized genealogy tours for visitors discovering their Scottish roots.

Scottish Roots - Ancestral research service. Our researchers will provide you with detailed ancestral research searching only authentic records from Scotland's main record office, New Register House.

Some notes on medieval English genealogy - Resources for those tracing medieval English ancestry, including a guide to source material, and links to source material and family histories on the Internet.

Sovereign Ancestry - Comprehensive genealogy service specialising in overseas clients.

The Federation of Family History Societies

The Society of Genealogists

Tracing your English and Welsh ancestors - This site provides guidance on WHERE to find information on your English and Welsh ancestors. It includes pages giving advice on making travel and accommodation arrangements for visitors to County Record Offices and Archives.

UK and Ireland Genealogy Links

UK Genealogical Interests Directory - This site allows you to link up with other genealogists whose research shares your surnames.

UK Genealogy - The Portal for UK Genealogy Research

UK Genealogy Heraldry and History - Parish register transcripts for many parishes. Herald's Visitations for the West Country counties of Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire all available free online.

UK Genealogy - Common acronyms and jargon

Welsh Genealogy

Who Do You Think You Are? LIVE - Discover who your ancestors are and how they used to live with the help of the largest collection of TV historians, family history experts and celebrity enthusiasts anywhere. Event to be held from 2-4 May 2008 in the Grand Hall, Olympia, London.

World Wide Genealogy Resources