Now playing: Check out your family tree
Records held at Southampton Library enable you to research into your own family history as far back as 1841 or even further using parish registers which date back to the 17th century. Trained members of staff are ready to help people discover more about their families past.
If you want to look deeper into your family history then Southampton Library can help. Just visit www.southampton.gov.uk/libraries for more details of how to get started.
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