Studies serve
for delight,
for ornament
and for ability”
however
“To spend too
much time in
studies is sloth”
Francis Bacon
THE CENTRE FOR KENTISH
STUDIES
The Centre for Kentish Studies oflers an integrated
Archive and local studies service giving access to
printed and manuscript information from the 7th
Century to the present day. The collections are of
national and international significance and reflect
the varied interests and activities of the people of
Kent, today and in the past. This leaflet is a very
brief introduction to the types of sources available.
The Centre staff are always happy to assist visitors
with their research and ofler advice on specific
enquires. S tafi’ will also be able to direct you to other
places that may hold information you require.
I.-
GENEALOGICAL
INFORMATION
THE COLLECTIONS
SOURCES FOR RESEARCHING FAMILY HISTORY
INCLUDE:
O Church of England parish registers for the
Archdeaconries of Maidstone, and Ybnbridge
1 6th-20th centuries
I Bishops transcripts of parish registers in the diocese of
Rochester 1 7 th-20th centuries
O Marriage licences for the diocese of Rochester
1 7th-20th centuries
O Electoral registers for Kent County 1832 - to date
O Poll books 1 734-1868
O County—wide directories for Kent and local
directories for individual towns
I Census returns for the county are held on microfilm
1 841 -1 8 91
O Wills and inventories to 1858
O The International Genealogical Index for Kent,
Surrey, Sussex and Essex is available on microfiche.
OTHER MATERIAL WHICH MAY BE USEFUL FOR
GENEALOGISTS:-
O Manorial court rolls and books
I School admission registers and logbooks
O Apprenticeship records
O Taxation records
O Wbrkhouse admission, discharge, death and creed
registers 19th-20th centuries
I Royal West Kent Regiment records 18th-20th
centuries