Newport Isle of Wight FamilySearch Centre

''The Newport, Isle of Wight Family History Centre volunteer staff welcome all patrons. Please see below for opening hours and resources available. ''

Centre Contacts and Hours
Location &amp; Map:


 * 1) Chestnut Close, Shide, Newport, Isle of Wight, England, UK. PO30 1YD
 * 2) Entrance is located at rear of building alongside chapel car park. 
 * 3) Click on:  Newport IOW Family History Centre   for Google map showing location.

Language: English

Phone:      01983 532833

E-mail:      uk_newport@familyhistorymail.org

Open Hours:    Tuesday 11.00am - 2.00pm,   2nd and 4th Thursday 6.30pm - 9.00pm please book an appointment with Jenny Russell 01983 531506.

Holiday Schedule:  Closed on 2nd April 2020 and 11th June 2020 due to Blood donor sessions at the Chapel.

Collections

 * Isle of Wight Parish Microfilms: We stock a large number microfilms covering many of the Island parish registers. These may be viewed within our Centre. We recommend booking a microfilm reader to ensure availability.
 * Miscellaneous Microfiche: 

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.

Hardware and Equipment

 * We currently possess two computers and two microfilm readers for patron use. Booking either by phone is recommended to ensure availability.

Links
Online Genealogy Records by Location
 * 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.