Family History
More and more people are discovering the fascination of finding out who their ancestors were, where they lived and what they did.
If this appeals to you, come to Sandwell Community History and Archives Service to find out more.
We have a wide range of resources to help you on your way, including:
- Census returns, indexed mostly by name and street;
- Church registers of baptisms, marriages and burials;
- General Register Office Index of births, marriages and deaths;
- Electoral registers;
- International Genealogical Index;
- Local directories;
- Large collections of local photographs and maps.
- The National Archives.
Our knowledgeable and friendly staff will be happy to give you all the help and advice you need - you can use one of our Online forms to get in touch with us if you wish.
If you are new to Family History you may find our Getting Started guide useful.