Our electronic catalogue currently contains over 123,000 entries, and is regularly updated with more details about the collections and items we hold, which span over 800 years of Glamorgan history.
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| Please note that the catalogue can only currently be accessed at the Glamorgan Archives building, although we are working to make a version available on the internet. |
You can also search descriptions of collections held at Glamorgan Archives, as well as those of other record offices and archives in Wales, on the Archives Wales website. If you find something of interest, we can supply more detailed information on request:
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Using the Any Text search box
To find records containing a specific word, e.g. parish, type it in the AnyText search box and click the Search button.
You can also search for a series of words or an exact phrase. First, enter your search term in the AnyText search box, then:
- to find records containing an exact phrase, e.g. parish register, select the Word Options PHRASE button before clicking Search
- to find records containing either the word parish or the word register, select the Word Options OR button before clicking Search
- to find records containing both of the words parish and register but in any order, select the Word Options AND button before clicking Search.
Remember to try variations of your search terms, e.g. parish, parishes. Alternatively, you can use an asterisk (*) to denote any number of character and get more results; for example:
- entering parish* will return catalogue records containing the words “parish”, “parishes” or “parishioner”.
Using Document Reference or Date
Use these fields if you know the reference number for the collection or item you are looking for, or if you are looking for material of a specific date.
You can also combine fields to create a more specific search. For example, if you want to find records that contain a particular word and date to a certain period, complete the AnyText field and the Date field, select the Field Options AND button, and then click Search. Using the OR option allows you to find records which contain your search term or which date to the period you specified.
Although this method will narrow your results, you may miss related material that falls slightly outside your criteria, so it is often better to keep your search broad to start with.
Search Results
You can sort the results of your search by clicking on a column heading, such as “Date” or “Title”. You can then see more information about a specific item by clicking “View”. Having found an item you wish to see, fill out a document order slip to request the item.
Can't find what you're looking for?
The database is still under construction and will be updated regularly to incorporate additional catalogues as they are prepared for inclusion.
If you can’t find what you’re looking for please ask a member of staff for assistance.
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