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With family history website findmypast.co.uk you can explore an unrivalled collection of records dating from the present day back to before the Battle of Hastings! We partner with all the leading authorities in genealogy to bring you fascinating, high-quality records never before available online. Our partners include The Society of Genealogists, the Federation of Family History Societies, The National Archives, Royal Archives, the British Library, Families in British India Society (FIBIS) and a host of regional archives and record offices.
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