These are also a significant source for the study of ecclesiastical history from medieval times onwards. Other records These include the records of local authorities, charities, schools, families, businesses, and other organisations from the City of Lichfield and its immediate vicinity. Lichfield Library s local studies collection, consisting mainly of published sources, is also available for consultation in our searchroom. Bishops Transcripts Contemporary copies of the registers of most parishes in the diocese of Lichfield, mainly c.1660 to c.1880. Nonconformist registers Registers of baptisms and marriages for nonconformist churches in the city and in the Tamworth and Lichfield Methodist Circuit.
Some registers are only available on microfiche.
Wills, Inventories and Probate papers Wills proved in the Consistory Court of Lichfield and in the peculiar courts, c.1490 -1858, with related inventories and probate papers. 1881 census indexes for Staffordshire on microfiche. Later registers covering the Lichfield area are available in the local studies collection on the open shelves in our searchroom. We produce a range of publications of use in genealogical research, especially our Family History Pack. General information and advice about the nature and extent of our holdings is provided free of charge.