The Reference and Information Centre at Coed Parc, Bridgend, houses a
substantial collection of research materials for local and family historians.

Certain materials are available only on microfilm or microfiche and
it is advisable to reserve a reader before your visit if you intend to use these items.

Tel: (01656) 661813
Fax: (01656) 645719
E-mail: blis@bridgend.gov.uk

The Library regrets that it cannot undertake extensive research or
genealogical searches on behalf of readers but will be pleased to
answer shorter queries by post, Fax, telephone or e-mail.

Over 7,000 volumes covering all aspects of the history and culture of the area. The collection also includes copies of books, whatever their subject, written by locally-born authors.

A comprehensive set of large-scale Ordnance Survey maps (1:2,500 and 1:10,000) covering the pre-1996 Mid Glamorgan area from 1st editions of the 1880s to the present day. Also some large-scale maps of former West and South Glamorgan areas.

• Tithe maps and apportionments (on microfilm) of 1835-43 for the whole of the former County of Mid Glamorgan.
• Geological and land-use maps
• Archaeological survey maps (1960s)
• Goad Plans (showing retail and commercial businesses) for Bridgend, Maesteg and Porthcawl, 1970s to present.

• Photographs - over 3,000 local views
• Theses
• Audio recordings of interviews with local people
• Collections of the manuscripts of local historians and politicians.

1841-1901 for the former Mid Glamorgan County area and certain areas of West & South Glamorgan (Microfilm/Fiche)
1881 index (microfiche and CD-Rom) for all Welsh and English counties
1851 index [Microfiche] - Glamorgan
[Aberdare, Bridgend, Cadoxton, Caerphilly, Gelligaer, Llantrisant, Margam, Merthyr Tydfil]

England and Wales.

Births, marriages and deaths, 1837-1999 - England & Wales