Birth, Marriage and Death Records: A Guide for Family Historians

Birth, marriage and death records are the backbone of family history research and with the ever increasing interest in family history they are essential and heavily used sources. It is true that guides to family sources abound, but this book takes a new approach. Besides offering clear guidance on accessing and using the records, the book tells the story behind their compilation and history. As such, it is different from others.

The authors are well-placed to tell this story. Both have considerable experience working at the National Archives, David Annal is a professional family history researcher and Audrey Collins has...