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Suffolk records office?

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StephScouser

StephScouser Report 19 Jan 2006 19:09

Hi this year i may be going to suffolk but i am a bit unsure which records office i will have to go to. In particular i am going to be researching my family who came from Woodbridge and a few from Hacheston. I have searched on google but ther seems to be three in suffolk and i am unsure of which one i should go to. Thanks also i am a bit confused is Ipswich in Suffolk? Thanks Stephanie.

Lucky

Lucky Report 19 Jan 2006 19:30

Yes Ipswich is in Suffolk.

StephScouser

StephScouser Report 19 Jan 2006 20:13

Thanks Diane.

Horatia

Horatia Report 19 Jan 2006 20:15

Hi, I go to Suffolk Record Office a lot. I would say that Ipswich is closest to the Woodbridge area. I have been to the Bury St Edmunds records office too but I prefer Ipswich. Cheers, Horatia

Heather

Heather Report 19 Jan 2006 21:33

Steph, where is Hacheston please - Ive not heard of it. Ok, Ive googled, near Framlingham. Thats a nice place to visit.

Margaret

Margaret Report 19 Jan 2006 21:35

Steph You can always ring or email them. They will advise you. Margaret

babs123

babs123 Report 19 Jan 2006 22:12

Hi Steph I have rellies from Ipswich area including Framlingham and Woodbridge and I use the Ipswich RO. They are very friendly and helpful but do book a Fiche machine before you go. It's easy to find off the A14 too. Kat

StephScouser

StephScouser Report 20 Jan 2006 16:00

Wow thanks for all of the replies. I am really anxious to go to Suffolk and cant wait! Thanks for all of your help and advice. Thanks again stephanie.

Joanna

Joanna Report 21 Jan 2006 10:01

Hi, Hacheston is the Ipswich side of Woodbride, if you head to Framlingham you'll miss it! You turn left at ' Wyevales' off the A12 at Woodbridge, be prepared not to blink----- it's a small place!