Researching family history and local history can be tricky at the best of times, and starting to search for your ancestors, or research a place or property without leaving the house can seem daunting. But the good news is, it doesn't have to be. There are many websites with information you will find valuable and useful.
The NSW State Archives & Records website has a lot to offer. They even have desktop jigsaws you can do if you need a break from your research:-)
Everything about the records they hold, what they have, where they are, how you can access them, what they mean, is explained and detailed on their website. All information is clearly set out and friendly to use.
Some records are digitised, some need to be accessed through their reading room, at the Western Sydney Records Centre, which is currently temporarily closed, due to COVID-19, but you can still contact them through their website and by phone, if the records you need information from are not digitised yet.
A really useful feature of the NSW State Archives & Records website are their webinars. There are live webinars you can register to attend, and there is a library of past webinars you can watch, with the topics ranging from tracing convict ancestors, researching your house and property, to the 1828 census, digital shipping lists, and much more. The webinars are free.
One of the upcoming webinars covers how to read a Parish map. Parish maps are a valuable tool for researching both local and family history, and they can be difficult to decipher without the proper knowledge. This webinar is on Friday 15 May 2020 , 10-11 am . To register follow this link:
https://www.records.nsw.gov.au/archives/webinars
Scroll down and click on the Register link, and enter your details.
Happy researching! 😊
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