Anglesey Record Office

Anglesey Record Office collects and preserves documents and resources relating to Anglesey Island, dating from the sixteenth century to the present day, and is based in Bryn Cefni Industrial Estate in Llangefni. 

If your ancestors lived on Anglesey and you are interested in discovering more about them, a trip to the Record Office is well worth the journey.

Records held by the Archive include parish registers, non-conformist registers, census returns, wills and testaments, maps and plans, photographs,

Resources held also include newspapers, education records, local government records, quarter session records, crew lists and land tax records.

The archive makes these documents freely accessible for anyone who wishes to consult them.  

The knowledgeable and helpful staff are able to help you whether you are tracing your family history, conducting research for a school, college or university assignment, tracing the history of a house or finding out about your neighbourhood.

If you have resources you would like to donate to the Archive, they would love to hear from you. The donated items are always of great interest to people and can help to preserve the culture, history and heritage of Anglesey Island.

Contact Information for Anglesey Record Office:

Collections

Records held by the Archive include:

• Census Returns
• Council Records
• Education Records
• Land Tax Records
• Maps
• Newspapers
• Nonconformist Registers
• Parish Registers
• Photographs
• Ships’ Crew Lists

Opening Hours

Opening Hours can be found by going to the appropriate section of their Home Page.

The Booking System

A booking system is in place for access to the Search Room. A booking may be made by e-mail, telephone or letter and can also be made in person. It is advisable to mention any special requirements at the time of booking. 

Archive Location

Anglesey Archives is situated on Llangefni industrial estate.  

If travelling by car, you should leave the A55 Expressway at Junction 6, then following signs for Llangefni (A5114).  After taking the first right turn, you should follow the signs for the Industrial Estate, and take the first exit at the roundabout.  If you then follow this road, you should begin to see the signs for the Record Office.

A free car park is provided for people using the facility.  

If you wish to travel by bus or train, the most convenient station is Bangor, with buses 4 and 9 stopping near the Archive.  Buses run approximately every 30 minutes.

Items you can use in the Archive

You are able to use a digital camera in Anglesey Record Office, but a charge is made to people taking advantage of this service.  Some documents cannot be photographed because they are fragile and easily damaged.

Laptops are permitted in the Archive, but no electrical sockets are provided.

About the Shop

Many publications including family and local history books are available in their shop.  These books include:

• Anglesey Lifeboats
• Maritime Wales (several volumes)
• Medieval Anglesey
• New Natural History of Anglesey
• Port of Caernarfon 1793-1900
• Power, Politics and County Government in Wales, Anglesey, 1780-1914
• S.S. Great Britain
• Shipwreck: Charles Dickens and the Royal Charter

Accessibility

All areas of the Archive are fully accessible, including the toilets.

Research Service

If you are unable to visit in person, Anglesey Record Office offers a Research Service.  For full details, such as the current charges, please contact them.

Reader’s Tickets

Anglesey Archives accepts the Archives Card

Twitter and Facebook Accounts

The Archive does not have an official Twitter account, but you can find information regarding Anglesey County Council at @angleseycouncil.  They sometimes provide information regarding the Archive. 

Anglesey County Council is also on Facebook at @IOACC.  They sometimes provide information regarding the Archive, and reply to visitors’ requests and enquiries regarding council services, including those provided by the Office.