Top level tips: Tracing your criminal ancestors

Did one of your ancestors end up on the wrong side of the law? This webinar will give an overview of the criminal records The National Archives holds and how to search them.

From trial and conviction to imprisonment and pardon, in just 30 minutes we'll show how 19th and early 20th century criminal records can be used to build a fuller picture of your ancestor’s life.

This webinar will be presented by Chris Day Head of Modern Domestic Records

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