As mentioned earlier, you can not find everything you need to know about English or Welsh research on the Internet. You're going to have to read some reference books in order to better understand and guide your research efforts. Below are two of the best
(Disclaimer - the URLs given below lead to my personal Library web page from which these recommended books can be bought online. Full information on the book is given in each case so that you can obtain them either from your local library or buy them at your favorite corner book shop. If you do choose to buy these volumes online from my Library page, a few farthings of your purchase will find its way into my son's college fund.)
This is the most outstanding beginners book which I have found for UK research. I was lucky enough to pick up a copy on my only visit to the UK before I became serious about this genealogy stuff. I found that by reading this small book, I received an excellent grounding in UK research. If you're just getting started, start with this one.
This is an absolute must have for anyone serious about understanding genealogical research in the UK. It is well written, gives excellent examples from the author's own research to illustrate concepts, and is very all encompassing. It gives nearly a thousand references to other books and publications as well to allow you to find more detail on the particular subject.
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