Family Records Centre
At the FRC in Myddelton Street, London EC1, you can consult the original volumes of the birth, marriage and death indexes (complete facsimiles of which are found on the findmypast.com site), census records on microfilm and online, plus a whole range of online and microfilmed records, plus a reference collection of indexes, directories and guides. Access is free and this is an essential destination for any family historian visiting London. Use the website to plan your visit.

The Guild of One-Name Studies
The Guild of One-Name Studies is the premier UK-based organisation for one-name studies. With over 7,000 surnames and variants listed in the Register of One-Name Studies there is a good possibility that the registered member of the Guild may be able to help you in your family history research. The Guild welcomes as members anyone who has an interest in the subject. Members who are carrying out a one-neame study may register their study with the Guild. A one-name study is a project researching all occurrences of a surname, as opposed to a particular pedigree (ancestors of one person) or descendancy (descendants of one person or couple). Some "one-namers" may restrict their research geographically, perhaps to one country, but true one-namers collect all occurrences world-wide. The Guild only accepts true one-name studies for registration, although anyone with an interest in one-name studies is welcome to become a member.

Society of Genealogists
The Society of Genealogists, London EC1, offers a unique combination of research material, guidance and support for those interested in family history. The SoG library is the foremost genealogical library in Britain with a large collection of family histories, civil registration and census material, and the widest collection of County Sources in the country (over 9000). To use the Online Library Catalogue (SOGCAT), click here. All facilities and events are available to members and non-members alike, but members have free access to the library and discounts on the Society's events and publications.

Federation of Family History Societies
The Federation of Family History Societies represent, advises and supports over 210 family history societies and other genealogical organisations worldwide. Use the website to find contact details of other member societies, online Help leaflets with key tips, latest information on forthcoming conferences and details of how to order their publications.

The National Archives
Visit The National Archives in Kew, or go online, to access a whole host of genealogical information. You can access 9.5 million record descriptions in their online catalogue; search the First World War index by name, regiment or rank of your ancestor; consult the Registers of Seamen's Services, 1853-1923, to find a seaman in the Royal Navy during World War I; view the index of Merchant Seamen who served during the Second World War and who claimed medals as a result; look in the Trafalgar database to find an ancestor who fought on the British side during the battle; consult the index of wills prior to 1858; and look on their National Register of Archives to find the locations of major records around the country.

Family Historian
Family Historian is a powerful genealogy program that will organise information about your family tree for you, as well as any related multimedia you may have - such as photos, audio and video. Use it to instantly generate family tree charts, reports, websites and family tree CDs. It uses the industry-standard file format for shared genealogy data, GEDCOM; so you can import data into it from other genealogy programs, and from the Internet. Much-praised for its flexibility and ease-of-use, it is recommended for beginners and professionals alike.