Online family history resources
Our family history and newspaper databases are just some of the resources available through Lewisham Heritage local history and archives service. Please take a look at look at the Lewisham Heritage site for more infomation.
Ancestry Library Edition
Ancestry Library Edition delivers billions of records in census data, vital records, immigration records, family histories, military records, court and legal documents, directories, photos, maps, and more. It’s an unprecedented online collection of individuals from the United Kingdom, North America, Europe, Australia and more. And, with ongoing updates and new content always being added, you’ll keep coming back to discover more. Access at Catford, Deptford and Downham Libraries on any device.
Find My Past
Findmypast connects people to their family stories with a bank of billions of digitised records and access to some of the world’s most renowned historical databases.
Newspaper Archive
British Library Newspapers are sourced from the extensive holdings of the British Library and deliver a wide range of irreplaceable local and regional voices to reflect the social, political, and cultural events of the eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth centuries. Access anywhere with your library card number and pin.
The Times Digital Archive 1785 to 2007 allows users to search over 200 years of The Times of London, which is widely considered to be the world's 'newspaper of record'. Access anywhere with your library card number and pin.
The Illustrated London News Historical Archive 1842 to 2003 presents a vivid picture of British and world events including wars, disasters, royal affairs, social affairs, the arts and sciences from the world's first fully illustrated weekly newspaper. Access at Catford, Deptford or Downham Libraries on any device (you will need to create a free account).
The British Newspaper Archive community edition 1708 to 2009 covers every aspect of local, regional and national news including family notices, articles, advertisements and more. You can search hundreds of millions of stories by keyword, name, location, date or title and watch your results appear in an instant. Access at Catford, Deptford or Downham Libraries on any device (you will need to create a free account).
