Unearthing the past and digging up the family secrets is rapidly becoming one of the nation’s favourite pastimes.
People who are itching to find out what their ancestors were like and where they came from can get help at Carmarthenshire County Archives.
The archive service can help bring family stories to life, and with advances in online technology the process has become much easier.
A variety of original historical records are now available electronically including the census, parish registers, probate and wills records, electoral registers and their predecessors poll books, and some estate records, such as rentals.
Executive board member for archives Cllr Meryl Gravell said: “Looking into their family history has become a really popular pastime for many people.
“A number of TV shows have encouraged this interest and there have been some fascinating stories told.
“Our archive service is available to help Carmarthenshire people find out more about their family history and see what amazing stories of their own they may uncover.”
For more information and opening hours call 01267 228232.
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