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Copy Certificate information: [http://www.shropshire.gov.uk/registrar.nsf/open/39D35A88B90FA2F2802570F100513442 Copy certificates - Shropshire County Council]
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Revision as of 18:42, 11 February 2009


On the border with Wales the county of Shropshire is bisected by the river Severn.

Home to probably the most famous bridge in the country and Ironbridge the world’s first iron bridge at 196 feet in length, straddling a gorge across the river Severn.

Charles Darwin was born in Shrewsbury and there is a statue of him in the library gardens.

County town: Shrewsbury


Other major towns: Whitchurch, Telford, Ludlow, Ironbridge


Shropshire Places of Worship


Regional Projects Forum

Source: Wikipedia

Resources

Primary Reference

County Record Office - Awaiting New Link


Countywide Interest


Specific Town and Village Interest


Maps and Photographs


Books of local interest

For people with ancestors who came from Myddle/Middle:

In 1770 Richard Gough wrote 'The History of Myddle' which relates the daily activities of the ordinary people who lived there. On genuk.org there is a list of the people who appear in the book. I have a copy of book so if you find anyone, send me a pm and I can look them up for you. Jeanie with one n


Register Office

Shropshire has a county registration service, all enquiries are dealt with via a central point or online.


Copy Certificate information: Copy certificates - Shropshire County Council Awaiting New Link



Record Office Lookup Requests

Please read the Terms and Conditions before requesting a lookup.

By requesting a lookup you are agreeing to the Terms and Conditions as above.


Record Office Lookup Contacts

  • Shropshire Archives Weekly Wilf NOT during school holidays.


Cemetery Lookup Requests

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Cemetery Lookup Contacts


Photo Offers

Members that have offered to take photographs in particular areas. Please send a private message to the member with your queries.


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