uk ancestors research

GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH: THE HISTORY OF YOUR FAMILY HISTORICAL RESEARCH: IN NATIONAL AND LOCAL ARCHIVES HOUSE HISTORIES: THE HISTORY OF YOUR HOUSE PICTURE RESEARCH: ILLUSTRATE YOUR HISTORIES BUSINESS HISTORIES: THE HISTORY OF YOUR BUSINESS THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES, FAMILY RECORDS CENTRE, PRINCIPAL PROBATE REGISTRY, LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES, GUILDHALL LIBRARY, CORPORATION OF LONDON RECORD OFFICE, SOCIETY OF GENEALOGISTS, BRITISH LIBRARY, DR WILLIAM'S LIBRARY, FRIENDS HOUSE LIBRARY, LAMBETH PALACE LIBRARY, WESTMINSTER ARCHIVES CENTRE, NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM, IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM, INDIA OFFICE LIBRARY AND RECORDS, NEWSPAPER LIBRARY COLLINDALE, SURREY COUNTY RECORD OFFICE, NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM AND ELSEWHERE We offer a comprehensive research service. Being based in London, we have easy access to most of the national record offices and libraries, such as the Public Record Office, British Library and Family Records Centre. Clients' research requirements usually fall into one of two categories. Firstly a specific search or limited research enquiry. Or secondly, a full genealogical or other historical research service. Please click the relevant button.   Specific search or limited research enquiry If you only require a single source investigated - for example a birth certificate, army record or census entry - or if you requirement is for a limited amount of research - at The National Archives, Family Records Centre or elsewhere - then we offer a reasonably priced research service. Although we are happy to advise on the possible time that may be involved in a particular search, it is sometimes difficult to state beforehand precisely how long any such search will take. Therefore, following discussion, it is usually suggested that clients state a fixed amount that they are willing to spend and research will only be carried out within that limit - not necessarily up to it. Photocopies, certificates etc. are charged for at cost, and where readily available these will be obtained in preference to a transcription being made. All searches will be returned by First Class post and no SAE is required. Overseas clients are asked to add £2.50 to cover the cost of airmail postage. All research is charged at the rate of £25.00 per hour (or pro rata). This covers actual research and reporting only: no charge is made for travelling to London repositories or The National Archives. There is a minimum charge of £25.00 per report. All payments for research must be made in advance. Preferably, this should in pounds Sterling by International Money Order or cheque drawn on a UK bank. Cheques made out in any other local currency, are subject to bank conversion charges in the UK. Cheques should be made payable to Paul Blake and crossed. Payments by PayPal are also accepted. We regret that payments by Visa, MasterCard etcetera are not accepted at present. Full genealogical or other historical research service If you require a full genealogical or other historical research service, this is offered at very competitive rates. For full details of this service, including costs, please click this button. 18 Rosevine Road, West Wimbledon, London SW20 8RB, England fax: +44 (0)20 8946 6395 email: paulblakexx@aol.com