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Parish Registers: are you getting the most out of them?

How to make the best use of these crucial sources for family history


A Parish register from 1561

Registers of baptisms, marriages and burials from the 16th century to the present day are the bedrock of most family histories.

They can be tricky to locate and they can also include unexpected additional information.

Clare O'Grady our expert genealogist will share tips and guidance to help you find every scrap of it.

Tickets can be ordered on our Eventbrite page 


  • Date: Wednesday 30 September 2026
  • Location: Herefordshire Archive and Records Centre, Fir Tree Lane, Hereford, HR2 6LA
  • Cost: £12
  • Time: 11am - 1pm