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Records created or inherited by the Prison Commission and Home Office Prison Department, 1770-1978.

The Poor Law and The Poor Law Union Database

The database lists all Church of England parishes and many additional places and gives the name of the Union that place belonged to and an indication of which Record Office holds the records for that Union.

The Strays Clearing House and the National Strays Index

From the Federation of Family History Societies. Online brochure describes the FFHS' efforts to co-ordinate strays.

Using Written Archives To Find Out About The History Of Your House

From the companion web site to the BBC television series on public records in the United Kingdom Breaking the Seal.