Portsmouth England FamilySearch Centre

Opening:

We are open on Thursday's from 23rd September 2021 and Saturday's from the 2nd October 2021 from 10am to 1pm. ''' You will need to book a time to attend using my email. {joyceimstokes@aol.com} '''

Entrance by appointment only

The Centre will only be manned when a booking is made so it is important to contact me via the e-mail above or it may be closed.

This Centre covers the South Hampshire/Chichester area including Portsmouth, Southampton, Winchester and Chichester.

Centre Contacts and Hours
Location Map:


 * Location on Map


 * Address


 * Kingston Crescent Portsmouth Hampshire England PO2 8AQ United Kingdom
 * This is part of the building across the road from Portsmouth Police Station.
 * Turn down Gamble Road by the pizza shop then first right into Garfield Road and you will find the car park on your right. From the car park walk around the right hand corner of the church there is a bell next to the back door to ring for access.

Language: English

Phone:


 * +44 0 239-269 6243.

E-mail: 

Director of the centre - Joyce Stokes

For bookings to the centre please use my personal email: joyceimstokes@aol.com All bookings must be made through me or you may not be allowed onto the site.

Open Hours:


 * Thursday and Saturday: 10:00am-1:00pm.
 *  It is important to contact me to make an appointment as we will only open if we have a booking. DO NOT JUST TURN UP OR YOU MAY BE DISAPPOINTED. 

Databases and Software

 * FHC Portal This center has access to the Family History Centre Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions. This includes Ancestry, Findmypast and myheritage

Hardware and Equipment

 * We have three computers. Most of the films have been digitalised and can be viewed on line.

Centre Services

Links
Online Genealogy Records by Location  Staff at the centre:
 * Using the FamilySearch Research Wiki: A comprehensive video presentation explaining the Wiki, navigating it, and some especially useful pages. Case studies demonstrate using the Wiki for genealogical research. Editing and adding articles to the Wiki are covered.

Joyce and Dave Stokes [alternate Saturdays]

Phil and Angie Herridge [alternate Saturdays]

Carla Trueman and Eileen Brown [Thursdays]