We can supply copies of many
Suffolk original
parish registers on microfiche and microfilm. (Copies of the
majority of registers are in microfiche format, but some
exceptionally large, early registers are only available on film.)
There is a
charge for each microfiche or microfilm and a handling
charge for each order. For more information please email
Ipswich Record
Office.
The
parish register fiche/film list (PDF 284 Kb) gives details of
the years covered on microfiche/film for each parish in Suffolk,
the number of fiche and/or film and whether we have received
permission to sell copies.
Years covered column These are the earliest and
latest date of entries included in the fiche/film. There may be
gaps in the registers and not all events may be covered by these
years.
No of fiche column This number indicates how
many fiche cover the registers for the parish eg Acton All Saints
has a total of 17 fiche covering 1605 to 1900. To order these fiche
would be 17 times the price of each fiche plus handling and postage
for 17 fiche. Where possible, the registers have been duplicated on
microfiche. However, some registers are too large to be copied onto
fiche and therefore are only available on microfilm.
Permission received column For some parishes, we
do not have permission from the incumbent to supply copies of their
registers in microform, so you should look at this column to see
whether you can purchase the parish in which you are interested. An
explanation of the comments are as follows: "No": we do not have
permission to supply copies therefore the parish is not available,
"Yes": we can supply copies or "Apply each time": copies of these
are available; you will need to apply for permission from the
incumbent before we can process your order. Please print off
the
letter of request and contact us by e-mail for the name and
address of the incumbent to whom you should send the letter. You
will need to fill in the details in the letter before posting
it off to the incumbent. If the incumbent agrees to your request
then the bottom part of the form will be returned to the Ipswich
Record Office and we will place your order upon receipt.
NRO: The original registers for these parishes, whilst in Suffolk
are in the Lothingland Deanery which is part of the Diocese of
Norwich and are held in
Norfolk
Record Office, you will need to apply directly to them with any
request to purchase copies of these registers.
British Library: This applies to Dunwich St Peter only. The
original registers are in the
British
Library and they should be contacted direct regarding any
duplication issues.
How To Order Fill in the Photographic
& Duplifiche/Film order form and send it to the
Ipswich branch. Please include your
payment. Cheques, postal orders, money orders and Eurocheques
should be in Pounds Sterling and made payable to SUFFOLK COUNTY
COUNCIL
Parish packs
Have you ever wondered about the parish where your ancestors
lived? The parish packs contain:
- Early Ordnance Survey maps giving an overview of the parish and
it's surroundings
- County directories from 1844, 1874 and 1900 (listing some of
the occupants of the village. This can be especially useful if your
ancestors ran commercial premises such as the local pub or
blacksmith's forge)
- Pocket histories (supplying background information on the
parish including the church, manor and school).
- Copy photographs
Most Suffolk parishes can be supplied upon request. Town
packs for Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds and Lowestoft are now
available.
The parishes are separated into 3 categories, as detailed
below:
Category 1: Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich or
Lowestoft
Category 2: Aldeburgh, Beccles, Blythburgh,
Brandon, Bungay, Clare, Debenham, Dunwich, East Bergholt, Eye,
Felixstowe, Framlingham, Glemsford, Hadleigh, Halesworth, Haughley,
Haverhill, Ixworth, Lakenheath, Lavenham, Leiston cum Sizewell,
Long Melford, Mendlesham, Mildenhall, Needham Market, Newmarket,
Orford, Saxmundham, Southwold, Stradbroke, Stowmarket, Sudbury,
Wickham Market or Woodbridge.
Category 3: all parishes other than those listed
above
Parish packs can be ordered by completing the
order form (PDF 110Kb) and sending it to Ipswich Record Office.
There is a
charge for each pack and payment is required in
advance.
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