The Bolton FHS are happy to try to assist anyone looking for advice regarding the researching of their family history.

An email Helpdesk is available at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

There are free Bolton FHS booklets available from the links below. Hard copies are available from the Bolton History Centre and at our monthly meetings:

•  A Beginner's Guide to Family History Research
•  An Advanced Guide to Family History Research

The MLFHS have a Helpdesk, 10.30am to 3.30pm, Monday-Friday, in Manchester Central Library, St Peter’s Square, Manchester, M2 5PD.

The Anglo-Scottish FHS and the Oldham FHS also have Helpdesks, see their webpages for details.

Most Archives have free Advice Sheets on their websites detailing how best to undertake your research:

• Bolton History Centre Advice Sheets
• Lancashire Archives Advice Sheets
• National Archives Advice Sheets