Related links
| Link | description |
|---|---|
DocumentsOnline - Wills section |
Search and download (for a fee) wills proved by the Prerogative Court of Canterbury until 1858. |
| The National Archives |
The National Archives holds the original wills proved by the Prerogative Court of Canterbury. Visit this website for information on visiting hours etc. |
| The National Archives research guides |
The National Archives catalogue research guide explains where all the various probate records are held and how to search for them. |
| Wills proved by the Prerogative Court of York on York’s University website |
Wills proved by the Prerogative Court of York are held by the Borthwick Institute of the University of York. |
| Her Majesty’s Courts Service – Probate Service
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Wills in England and Wales after 1858 |
| National Library of Wales |
The National Library of Wales holds the original Welsh probate up to 1858. |
| (A2A)Access to Archives |
Access to archives allows you to search the catalogues of local archives in England. Try entering the search term "will and testament" to find references to wills in local archives. Or enter a name and or parish/place to try and locate a will. |
| National Archives of Scotland - Wills |
The National Archives of Scotland holds Scottish wills from 16th century to 1991. |
| ScotlandsPeople - Wills |
Search for and purchase digitised images of Scottish wills up to 1901. |
| Public Record Office of Northern
Ireland |
The Public Record Office of Northern Ireland |
| National Archives of Ireland |
The National Archives of Ireland wills section. |
| British India and related countries’ wills on the British Library |
Find out about wills and related records for British India and related countries (Burma, Malacca, St Helena, Penang, Singapore, Sumatra) 1618-1948 |
