Public Record Office of Northern Ireland

http://proni.nics.gov.uk/

The Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) is the official place of deposit for public records in Northern Ireland. The earliest records date from 1219 with the majority of records dating from 1600 onwards. PRONI aims to collect, catalogue and preserve documents that provide a legal or historical record of the past. They, also, aim to make as many records as possible available to the public for consultation and research. PRONI holds government and local authority records as well as records from private depositors. Details about these records are available from the web site. This information includes an alphabetical listing of collections from private depositors and a subject index which lists major collections. The web site provides general information on how to use their collections and online guides are available on how to use different types of records and collections. PRONI are planning to put their records database online which will much enhance an already valuable resource. As well as providing information on the collections, the web site gives details of opening hours and the location of the office. There is a list of FAQs and a list of useful links. Details of exhibitions and publications are also provided. The site is relatively straightforward to navigate; there is a search facility and online help on how to use the site is available.

Historical Theme:
Geographical Area: Britain & Ireland
Period: 13th Century | 14th Century | 15th Century | 16th Century | 17th Century | 18th Century | 19th Century | 20th Century
Resource type: Archives & libraries