Family history

Have you ever wondered if you're distantly related to a celebrity, or even royalty? Plenty of people do, and tracing family history is becoming increasingly popular. There are a number of resources available for people tracing family trees with links to East Sussex.

Getting started with your family history research

How to start researching your family tree.

Useful documents for family history research

Where to find the information you need.

Suggested reading on family history

Recommendations from our local history librarians.

Online resources for family history research

Websites that offer advice or resources for family historians.