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| + | |A predominantly agricultural county on the east coast of England, historically stretching from the Wash in the south to the Humber Estuary in the north. | ||
| − | + | The scenery is diverse, ranging from flat fenlands in the south to the hilly Wolds and the Lincoln Edge in the north. | |
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| − | + | Lincoln Cathedral is one of the finest medieval buildings in the country. | |
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John Wesley, founder of Methodism, was born at Epworth. | John Wesley, founder of Methodism, was born at Epworth. | ||
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| + | '''County town:''' Lincoln | ||
| + | '''Other major towns:''' Boston, Grantham, Grimsby, Scunthorpe, Cleethorpes | ||
| + | '''[[Places_of_Worship: Lincolnshire| Lincolnshire Places of Worship]]''' | ||
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| + | | [[Image: EnglandLincolnshire.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Source: Wikipedia]] | ||
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| + | ==Resources== | ||
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| − | + | *[http://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/index.asp?catId=6173 '''County Record Office'''] | |
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Lincoln Central Library (research service available for family history enquiries)<br> | Lincoln Central Library (research service available for family history enquiries)<br> | ||
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Phone: 01522 782010<br> | Phone: 01522 782010<br> | ||
Fax: 01522 535882<br> | Fax: 01522 535882<br> | ||
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Email: LINCLIB@lincolnshire.gov.uk<br> | Email: LINCLIB@lincolnshire.gov.uk<br> | ||
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*[http://www.rootsweb.com/~englin/ Lincolnshire Genweb page] | *[http://www.rootsweb.com/~englin/ Lincolnshire Genweb page] | ||
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*[http://home.wi.rr.com/lincolnshire/ Lincolnshire Genealogical Research] | *[http://home.wi.rr.com/lincolnshire/ Lincolnshire Genealogical Research] | ||
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*[http://www.lincolnshirefhs.org.uk Lincolnshire Family History Society] | *[http://www.lincolnshirefhs.org.uk Lincolnshire Family History Society] | ||
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*[http://www.picturethepast.org.uk/ Photographs of the East Midlands] | *[http://www.picturethepast.org.uk/ Photographs of the East Midlands] | ||
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| + | ==Register Office== | ||
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| + | The county is split between two offices. The main part of Lincolnshire is covered by the Lincoln office. North Lincolnshire (including the former South Humberside region) is covered by the North Lincolnshire office. | ||
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| + | '''Lincoln''' | ||
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| + | Certificate Applications<br> | ||
| + | Lincolnshire Registration Services<br> | ||
| + | PO BOX 760<br> | ||
| + | Lincoln<br> | ||
| + | LN2 5WG<br> | ||
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| + | Tel 0845 330 1400 or 01522 782244<br> | ||
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| + | *[http://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/section.asp?catid=14980&docid=44541 Copy Certificate FAQ] | ||
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| + | * [http://apps1.lincolnshire.gov.uk/eCommerce/process/product/ProductCatalogue.aspx Online Order Facility] | ||
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| + | The Lincoln office supply '''scanned''' copies of the register. | ||
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| + | '''North Lincolnshire Office''' | ||
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| + | 92 Oswald Road,<br> | ||
| + | Scunthorpe,<br> | ||
| + | North Lincolnshire<br> | ||
| + | DN15 7PA | ||
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| + | Tel: 01724 842425 (General Enquiries)<br> | ||
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| + | Email: alison.prestwood@northlincs.gov.uk<br> | ||
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| + | *[http://www.northlincs.gov.uk/NorthLincs/Communitypeopleandliving/birthsdeathsmarriageregistration/Certificates/BMDOnlineWithMap.htm District Coverage Map] | ||
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| + | *[http://www.northlincs.gov.uk/NorthLincs/Communitypeopleandliving/birthsdeathsmarriageregistration/FamilyHistory/SearchAndOrderBDMCertificatesOnline.htm Online Order Facilty] | ||
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| + | ==Record Office Lookup Requests== | ||
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| + | Please read the [[Record Office Lookup - Terms and Conditions|Terms and Conditions]] before requesting a lookup. | ||
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| + | By requesting a lookup you are agreeing to the Terms and Conditions as above. | ||
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| + | '''Record Office Lookup Contacts''' | ||
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| + | *Grimsby R/O ''Monthly'' [http://www.familytreeforum.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=21 Katarzyna] | ||
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| + | ==Cemetery Lookup Requests== | ||
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| + | Please read the [[Cemetery Lookup -Terms and Conditions|Terms and Conditions]] before requesting a lookup. | ||
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| + | By requesting a lookup you are agreeing to the Terms and Conditions as above. | ||
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| + | '''Cemetery Lookup Contacts''' | ||
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| + | *Boston [http://www.familytreeforum.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=817 jennie] | ||
| + | *Cleethorpes (and surrounding areas) [http://www.familytreeforum.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=21 Katarzyna] | ||
| + | *Grimsby (and surrounding areas) [http://www.familytreeforum.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=21 Katarzyna] | ||
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| + | ==Photo Offers== | ||
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| + | 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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| + | *Boston [http://www.familytreeforum.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=817 jennie] | ||
| + | *Tydd St Mary [http://www.familytreeforum.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=248 FenTiger] | ||
| + | *Long Sutton [http://www.familytreeforum.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=248 FenTiger] | ||
| + | *Sutton Bridge [http://www.familytreeforum.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=248 FenTiger] | ||
| + | * North and Northeast Lincolnshire [http://www.familytreeforum.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=21 Katarzyna] | ||
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Revision as of 09:47, 30 April 2008
| A predominantly agricultural county on the east coast of England, historically stretching from the Wash in the south to the Humber Estuary in the north.
The scenery is diverse, ranging from flat fenlands in the south to the hilly Wolds and the Lincoln Edge in the north. Lincoln Cathedral is one of the finest medieval buildings in the country. Margaret Thatcher was born at Grantham. John Wesley, founder of Methodism, was born at Epworth. |
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County town: Lincoln Other major towns: Boston, Grantham, Grimsby, Scunthorpe, Cleethorpes |
Resources
Primary Reference
Lincoln Central Library (research service available for family history enquiries)
Free School Lane
Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN2 1EZ
Phone: 01522 782010
Fax: 01522 535882
Email: LINCLIB@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Countywide Interest
Specific Town and Village Interest
- Metheringham Includes Blankney, Scopwick and Dunston and Tanvats
Maps and Photographs
Books of local interest
Register Office
The county is split between two offices. The main part of Lincolnshire is covered by the Lincoln office. North Lincolnshire (including the former South Humberside region) is covered by the North Lincolnshire office.
Lincoln
Certificate Applications
Lincolnshire Registration Services
PO BOX 760
Lincoln
LN2 5WG
Tel 0845 330 1400 or 01522 782244
The Lincoln office supply scanned copies of the register.
North Lincolnshire Office
92 Oswald Road,
Scunthorpe,
North Lincolnshire
DN15 7PA
Tel: 01724 842425 (General Enquiries)
Email: alison.prestwood@northlincs.gov.uk
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
- Grimsby R/O Monthly Katarzyna
Cemetery 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.
Cemetery Lookup Contacts
- Boston jennie
- Cleethorpes (and surrounding areas) Katarzyna
- Grimsby (and surrounding areas) Katarzyna
Photo Offers
Members that have offered to take photographs in particular areas. Please send a private message to the member with your queries.
- Boston jennie
- Tydd St Mary FenTiger
- Long Sutton FenTiger
- Sutton Bridge FenTiger
- North and Northeast Lincolnshire Katarzyna
Back to England
