Local history and archives

Information about local history and archives

There are a huge number of resources available for you to research your family and Coventry's history. In this section, you will find details of places to visit in Coventry and useful links to search for more information on the internet.

Coventry History Centre is the place to visit for this information.

Coventry Register Office

At the Register Office you will be able to find out information on births, marriages and deaths registered in Coventry since 1837. For marriages you need to know the parish before applying for a copy certificate.

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Coventry history centre

Herbert Art Gallery and Museum, Jordan Well, Coventry, CV1 5QP

E-mail:

Tel: 024 7683 4060

Visit: http://www.theherbert.org

Register office

Cheylesmore Manor House, Manor House Drive, Coventry, CV1 2ND

E-mail:

Tel: 024 7683 3141

Fax: 024 7683 3110