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National

National Archives – Large searchable national repository based at Kew – includes the Domesday Book, 1901 census, wills etc.

Discovery – Discovery holds more than 37 million descriptions of records held by The National Archives and more than 3,500 archives across the country. Over 9 million records are available for download.

Pastscape – English Heritage – searchable index of national monuments, including 15 in Sherington.

Images of England – English Heritage – searchable library of photos and descriptions of listed buildings, including 33 in Sherington.

BBC Family History – How to research your family history, associated with the popular BBC TV programme “Who Do You Think You Are? Please note this page is archived and no longer updated.

GENUKI – UK and Ireland Genealogy, comprehensive list of resources.
Buckinghamshire pageSherington page

Cyndi’s List – Links to over 250,000 genealogical sites on the internet.

Family Records Search Resources in Europe – Resources and information about 46 different countries in Europe.

Family Search – The database maintained by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Genealogy the Complete Resource Guide – An introduction to Genealogy resources in the USA.

Genealogy Explained – Advice from Marc McDermott on building your family tree.

 

County

Buckinghamshire Archives and Local History Library –  a huge range of resources on the history and culture of Buckinghamshire. The Local History Library has a great selection of useful reference books, maps and free internet access.

Buckinghamshire Family History Society – the Northern Group has its own website.

 

Milton Keynes

Milton Keynes Heritage Association (MKHA) – Gateway to local historical information. Sherington Historical Society is a member of MKHA.

Milton Keynes Council Local Studies Library – They hold a comprehensive collection of information relating to the history of Buckinghamshire, the Milton Keynes City Council area and Milton Keynes New Town.

Milton Keynes Council Family History Library – The family history department holds a collection of resources primarily covering Buckinghamshire.

Milton Keynes Museum – Milton Keynes Museum at Stacey Bushes.

Newport Pagnell Historical Society

Olney and District Historical Society

The Cowper and Newton Museum – in Olney, a museum about William Cowper and John Newton.

Milton Keynes Intelligence Observatory – the mapping facilities include conservation areas and other heritage sites.

 

Sherington

Village website – still available online, although this site has not been updated for a few years.

Sherington Church of England School

School CLUTCH club – Holidays Past and Present, Sherington School’s CLUTCH Club in 2000.

Alan Garratt– Memories of the period 1954 to 1964 from a Sherington boy, now living in Leicestershire.