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Our libraries are a good place to find out about your family tree. Even if your family isn't from the area there'll be information to help you make a start.

A guide to where to start with your family history and the main types of record to help you.

Before you start, decide whether to start with your mother or father's family. Doing both at once is not impossible but can become very confusing.

Tracing your ancestry can be a very time-consuming process. Before launching into the project, it is important to take some preliminary steps:

Chesterfield and District Family History Society surname search.

We have free, fun sessions for families, schools, community groups and volunteer organisations.

A wide range of bus and train tickets are available to suit different travel needs. We have concessionary rate and free travel schemes for eligible residents.

We've a network of farmers and contractors who help us clear snow. If you're a farmer or contractor with ploughing or gritting equipment, sign up to our scheme.

Feeding Derbyshire is a countywide project aimed at finding sustainable solutions to help feed people who are struggling with low incomes and debt.

Are you a farmer or landowner? Would you like to assist with the cutting of vegetation on public paths over your land in return for a payment?