The Oxford Companion to Family and Local History

Provides invaluable guidance on researching your family tree plus all the information you need about what life was like for our ancestors.

The Oxford Companion to Family and Local History is the most comprehensive and authoritative reference book of its kind, and includes the following features, amongst many others:

Valuable research tips on uncovering your family tree, and carrying out research into all aspects of your family and local area.

Over 2,000 A-Z entries on the genealogical and local history of Britain and Ireland.

Hundreds of entry-level web links to helpful and relevant online resources.

Up-to-date listings of all the national and local record offices with full contact details.

This Companion is an essential book for anyone wanting advice on how to research their English, Irish, Scottish, or Welsh origins and ideal for all those with an interest in social history.