Guides to records
Here at the Dorset History Centre we know using the archives is not always easy, so we have created some easy to follow guides to help you make the most of your research.
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Easy guide to manorial records (pdf, 22kb) (opens in a new window)
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Easy guide to parish records (pdf, 24kb) (opens in a new window)
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Easy guide to quarter sessions (pdf, 41kb) (opens in a new window)
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Easy guide to school records (pdf, 19kb) (opens in a new window)
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Easy guide to settlement and bastardy papers (pdf, 24kb) (opens in a new window)
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Easy guide to wills (pdf, 31kb) (opens in a new window)
Please feel free to search our catalogue, or view our documents uploaded to
ancestry.co.uk (opens in a new window) .
Not all of our documents have been added to our catalogue so if you can't find what your looking for please don't hesitate to contact us.
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