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GENERAL UNITED KINGDOM AND IRELAND MAILING LISTS

  1. ANGLO-AUSTRIAN. A mailing list for the discussion and sharing of information regarding Austrian ancestors from the United Kingdom. Additional information can be found on the Anglo-Austrian Family History Group website. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  2. AUS-CONVICTS. A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical interest in the convicts that were transported to Australia. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  3. BCATP-CAN. A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical interest in the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan (BCATP), a program for the training of air and ground crews, using Canadian facilities, for use in a combined Commonwealth effort to defeat the Axis Powers (Germany and Italy) during WWII. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  4. BERMUDA. A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical interest in Bermuda. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  5. BIFHS-USA-NEWS. A read-only mailing list for announcements regarding the British Isles Family History Society - USA, which is based in Los Angeles, California. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode). This is a low-traffic list, so mail mode is recommended. For more information on BIFHS-USA, please visit their website at https://sites.rootsweb.com/~bifhsusa/
  6. BRIT-CUSTOMS. A mailing list for the discussion of old British customs and their meanings in relation to British genealogy. Examples include naming patterns, traditions, poems, humour, stories passed down the generations, and the relevance of old wives tales. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  7. BRITISH-AMERICA. The British North America Act of 1867 created the Dominion of Canada. This list explores the 'British' character of Canada and is for anyone with a genealogical, cultural or historical interest in those persons who emigrated to North America during the period of British influence. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  8. BRITISH-CANADIAN. A mailing list for the discussion and sharing of information regarding British descendants in Canada. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  9. BRITISH-CONNECTIONS. A mailing list for anyone interested in British genealogy, history, and culture as well as those who may be seeking connections with relatives or lost friends in the United Kingdom. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  10. BRITISH-HATTERS. A mailing list for the discussion and sharing of information regarding ancestors whose occupation was in the British hat trade for both men and women, including manufacture and sales. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  11. BRITISHHOMECHILDREN. A mailing list for anyone who has a genealogical interest in the 100,000 British Home Children - alleged orphans - who were emigrated to Canada by 50 child care organizations 1870-1948. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  12. BRITISH-JEWRY. A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical interest in British Jews. Additional information can be found on the Welcome to British Jewry website. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  13. BRITISH-MARINERS. A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical interest in British mariners. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  14. BRITISH-NOBILITY. A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical, cultural or historical interest in the British nobility. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  15. BRITISH-NORTH-AMERICA. A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical or historical interest in British North America. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  16. BRITISHPEOPLE1939-1950. A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical interest in all aspects of life in Britain during World War II and the years immediately following. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  17. BRITISH-VIRGIN-ISLANDS. A mailing list, sponsored by the British Virgin Islands GenWeb Project, for anyone with a genealogical interest in the British Virgin Islands. Interested individuals may want to check out the British Virgin Islands GenWeb site. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  18. britregiments. A mailing list for anyone with a historical or genealogical interest in British Regiments (including the Indian Army). Additional information, including message archives, can be found on the British Regiments Mailing List web page. You can subscribe from the above web page or by sending the following to [email protected]: subscribe
  19. BRIT-SURNAMES. A mailing list for anyone researching British surnames. Postings can address individual queries, general research information and needs, and information on existing or planned one name studies. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  20. CELTIC-ROYALTY. A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical or historical interest in celtic royalty and nobility. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  21. CELTS. A mailing list for the discussion and sharing of information regarding the genealogy, history, culture and religion of the Celts. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  22. CHANNEL-ISLANDS. A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical interest in the Channel Islands (Jersey and the Bailiwick of Guernsey) which lie off the Normandy coast of France. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  23. CHURCHMEN-UK. A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical interest in church employees (clergy and others) in the United Kingdom. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  24. COALMINERS. A mailing list for anyone whose ancestors were coalminers in the United Kingdom or the United States. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  25. crownsandcoronets. A mailing list for the discussion and sharing of information regarding United Kingdom and European royal and noble genealogies. You can subscribe from http://groups.yahoo.com/group/crownsandcoronets/ or by sending the following to [email protected]: subscribe
  26. FREEUKGEN-TECH. A mailing list for technical discussions associated with the FREEUKGEN project which exists to bring source material relating to the United Kingdom online. Expect discussions to be technical in nature. Programmers are particularly welcome. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  27. GENBRIT. Gatewayed with the soc.genealogy.britain newsgroup for the discussion of genealogy in Great Britain and the islands. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode), [email protected] (digest mode), or [email protected] (index mode).
  28. Genealogy_Aus_Convicts_Mary_Ann. A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical interest in the convicts that were transported to Australia on the Mary Ann in 1822. You can subscribe from http://groups.yahoo.com/group/genealogy_aus_convict s_mary_ann/ or by sending the following to genealogy_aus_convicts_mary_ann-subscribe @yahoogroups.com: subscribe
  29. genealogyuk. A mailing list for anyone interested in British Genealogy, whether amateur, professional, librarian, author, whatever. Advertising is encouraged - especially of new books, etc., which can so often answer many of the questions asked on-line. You can subscribe from http://groups.yahoo.com/group/genealogyuk/ or by sending the following to [email protected]: subscribe
  30. GEN-MAT-UKI. A mailing list for anyone with an interest in the buying or selling of new or used genealogy materials (e.g., books, newsletters, CDs, magazines) in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Publishers of newsletters, books, or other materials relating to genealogy are welcome, as are resellers of any form of used genealogical materials, be they businesses or individuals cleaning bookshelves. Purchases are arranged in private postings between the buyer and the seller rather than on the list. Commercial sellers please limit postings to one a month. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  31. GIBRALTAR. A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical interest in Gibraltar. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  32. HM-CUSTOMS-EXCISE. A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical interest in HM Customs and Excise (HMC&E) and the individuals who served in this, the oldest Department of the British Government, within in the United Kingdom. HMC&E was responsible for the collection of Value Added Tax (VAT), Customs Duties, Excise Duties and other indirect taxes as well as managing the importation and exportation of goods and services into the United Kingdom until it was amalgamated with the Inland Revenue in 2005. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  33. HM-CUSTOMS-WATERGUARD. A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical interest in HM Waterguard and the individuals who served in HM Waterguard. The Waterguard has it's roots in the Preventive Water Guard service formed in1809 as the sea-based arm of revenue enforcement in the United Kingdom to combat smuggling. It was reformed in 1923 as the separate department within HM customs & Excise, responsible for the collection of Excise revenue and the detection of prohibited and restricted goods, from the passengers and crew of ships and aircraft, and other incoming travellers to the United Kingdom. It was absorbed into HM customs & Excise in 1972. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  34. HONG-KONG. A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical or historical interest in Hong Kong. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  35. INDIA-BRITISH-RAJ. A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical interest in the period of British rule of most of the Indian subcontinent (present-day India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri lanka (Ceylon) and Myanmar (Burma)) which lasted from 1858, when the rule of the British East India Company was transferred to the Crown, until 1947, when the independence of British India was granted and Pakistan was formed. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  36. IONIAN-ISLANDS-BRITISH. A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical interest in the Ionian Islands. These islands were under British rule from 1815 until 1864 when they became part of Greece. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  37. IRISH-IN-UK. A mailing list for anyone who has an interest in the genealogy, history, culture or anything related to the Irish (including Northern Ireland) emigration to the United Kingdom which includes England, Scotland, Wales, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands. Additional information can be found on the Irish-In-UK Mailing List Website. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  38. ISLE-OF-MAN. A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical interest in the Isle-of-Man, British Isles. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  39. JCR-UK. A mailing list for the Jewish Communities and Records (JCR-UK) project to record genealogical and historical information concerning the Jewish communities of the United Kingdom. Additional information can be found on the JCR-UK SIG website. To subscribe to a JewishGen mailing list, go to http://lyris.jewishgen.org/ListManager and follow the online instructions.
  40. Manx. A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical interest in the Isle-of-Man, British Isles. Additional information can be found on the Isle of Man Genealogy web page. To subscribe send "join roots" for mail mode or "digest roots" for digest mode to [email protected]
  41. OLD-ENGLISH. A mailing list for deciphering and interpreting documents from the British Isles, from earliest times to about 1900. This list is intended for genealogists, family and local historians, etc. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  42. ONE-PLACE-STUDY. A mailing list for anyone who is actively involved in studying a single parish or group of parishes in the United Kingdom as well as those who are about to embark on such a project. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  43. PLANTAGENET-DESCENDANTS-PROJECT. A mailing list for the discussion and sharing of information regarding the descendants of the Plantagenet family who were once rulers of England. To subscribe send "subscribe" to plantagenet-descendants-project-l-request@roots web.com (mail mode) or plantagenet-descendants-project-d-request@root sweb.com (digest mode).
  44. POLICE-UK. A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical interest in former police officers of the United Kingdom, the formation and history of all United Kingdom police forces, and general discussion of related matters. The definition of United Kingdom for this list includes all English speaking forces within England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales as well as any island around those coastlines including the Channel Islands. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  45. POSTALWORKERS-UK. A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical interest in postal workers in the United Kingdom. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  46. PRISONS-UK. A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical or historical interest in British prisons and prisoners. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  47. QVDPROJECT. A mailing list for anyone interested in the identification and enumeration of the descendants of Queen Victoria of Great Britain. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  48. RAILWAY-UK. A mailing list for anyone who is researching ancestors who worked on the railways in the United Kingdom. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  49. SOG-NEWS. A read-only mailing list for anyone interested in the activities of the Society of Genealogists (of Great Britain), in particular non-members of the Society. This list will be used by the Society to publicise Society events, courses, special library acquisitions, etc. or for comments on genealogical issues. Messages will be posted by the Society on an occasional basis. To subscribe send the following to [email protected]: subscribe
  50. SOG-UK. A mailing list for the members of the Society of Genealogists (of Great Britain) for topics related to genealogy, the Society resources, or Society issues. Members are also allowed to exchange opinions and to seek help or advice from other members. To subscribe send email to [email protected] requesting that you be added to the list, and include your Society membership number and whether you require mail or digest mode.
  51. SOUTH-AFRICA-IMMIGRANTS-BRITISH. A mailing list for the discussion and sharing of information regarding the immigrants from the United Kingdom to South Africa prior to 1900. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] om (mail mode) or south-africa-immigrants-british-d-request@rootsweb .com (digest mode).
  52. SOUTH-AM-EMI. A mailing list for the discussion and sharing of information regarding emigrants from the United Kingdom to South America during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  53. st-helena-genealogy. A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical or historical interest in Saint Helena, a British overseas territory consisting of the island of Saint Helena and the dependencies of Ascension Island and Tristan da Cunha. Additional information can be found on the St Helena Institute website. You can subscribe from http://groups.yahoo.com/group/st-helena-genealogy/ or by sending the following to [email protected]: subscribe
  54. THEATRE-UK. A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical or historical interest in the theatre and entertainment business, primarily in but not restricted to the United Kingdom, including ancestors, buildings, productions and plays. Additional information can be found on the THEATRE-UK website. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  55. TMG-UK. A mailing list for the discussion and sharing of information regarding the Master Genealogist software program by users of the program in the United Kingdom and users elsewhere who have research interests in the United Kingdom. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  56. TOWNCRIERS-UK. A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical or historical interest in towncriers and/or beadles throughout the United Kingdom including their livery, customs, and responsibilities. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  57. TRANSCRIPTIONS-UK. A mailing list for anyone who want to share, exchange, acquire or request genealogical data, books, transcriptions, etc. relevant to the United Kingdom, subject to the correct observance of copyright. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  58. UK-1901-CENSUS. A mailing list for users of the online 1901 census for the United Kingdom to discuss all aspects of the census including tips, anecdotes and advice. Please note this is not a research or look-up facility. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  59. UK-1911-CENSUS. The UK 1911 Census is not as yet released. The purpose of this mailing list is to encourage discussion on the pros and cons of the divers activities underway to achieve its early release, and to discuss any other aspect of the UK 1911 Census. This list does not address actual details from the UK 1911 Census. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  60. UK-1921-CENSUS. A mailing list for the discussion and sharing of information regarding all aspects of the 1921 United Kingdom census including availability. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  61. UK-79TH-REGIMENT. A mailing list for the discussion and sharing of genealogical information regarding individuals who served in the British 79th Regiment of Foot. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  62. UK-CEMETERIES. A mailing list for anyone requiring genealogical research assistance related to cemeteries and graveyards found in the United Kingdom. The list may also be used for the posting of Monumental Inscriptions. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  63. UK-CENSUS-CHAT. A mailing list for the volunteers supporting the UK-Census project to discuss project efforts. Additional information can be found on the UK Census Online website. If you are one of these volunteers, or would like to participate in the project, send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  64. UK-CENSUS-COORD. A mailing list for the County Coordinators of the UK Census Transcription Project to discuss day-to-day project activities. Additional information on the project can be found at UK Census Online website. If you are a County Coordinator or desire to adopt a county in support of the project, you can subscribe by sending a message to David Newbury at [email protected] stating the county you are coordinating or desire to coordinate and requesting that you be added to the list.
  65. UK-CENSUS-HELPERS. A mailing list for the transcribers and other workers involved in the UK Census Transcription Project to discuss project efforts. Additional information on the project can be found at UK Census Online website. If you are participating in project activities or desire to volunteer for these activities, you can subscribe by sending "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  66. UK-CHEMIST-APOTHECARY. A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical interest in the Chemist and Apothecary profession in the United Kingdom. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  67. UK-COALMINERS. A mailing list for the discussion and sharing of information regarding ancestors who worked in the coal mines of the United Kingdom. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  68. UK-FACHRS. A mailing list for the members of the Family & Community Historical Research Society of Great Britain (FACHRS) to encourage and support scholarly research into family and community history and to provide a forum for researchers regardless of professional or amateur status. Additional information can be found on the FACHRS Web Site. If you are not a member of the Society you can subscribe by sending a message to Don Dickson at [email protected] requesting that you be added to the list.
  69. UK-FAMILYHISTORYNEWS. A mailing list for the distribution of the Family History News, a newsletter addressing genealogy in the United Kingdom. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  70. UK_Genealogical_Researchers. A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical interest in the United Kingdom including Scotland, Ireland, England, and Wales. You can subscribe from http://groups.yahoo.com/group/uk_genealogical_researchers/ or by sending the following to uk_genealogical_researchers-subscribe@yahoo groups.com: subscribe
  71. UK-GENEALOGY-NEWBIES. A mailing list for those who are unfamiliar with genealogical research in the United Kingdom. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  72. UK-HISTORY-GROUP. A mailing list for anyone conducting genealogical research related to schools throughout the United Kingdom to discuss their searches, request additional information related to their efforts, and assist in transcribing relevant information. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  73. UK-MILITARY. A mailing list for the discussion and sharing of information regarding the military history of the United Kingdom as it relates to genealogy. Topics include, but not limited to, battalions, uniforms, abbreviations, records, and placement. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  74. UK-NEWCHURCH. A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical interest in the members of the New (or Swedenborgian) Church in the United Kingdom. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  75. UK-NEWSPAPER-EXTRACTS. A mailing list for the posting of genealogy-related newspaper extracts from all areas of the United Kingdom. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  76. UK-PHOTOGRAPHERS. A mailing list for the discussion and sharing of information regarding the dating of photographs produced by portrait and studio photographers in England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland between 1850 and 1950. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  77. UK-ROMANI. A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical interest in Romani (gypsies) in the United Kingdom. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  78. UK-SCHOOLS. A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical interest in old photographs and other information related to schools throughout the United Kingdom. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  79. UK-WATCHMAKERS. A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical interest in watch and clock makers in the United Kingdom. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  80. UK-WORKHOUSE-HOSP. A mailing list for United Kingdom genealogists with workhouse or hospital connections. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  81. UNITED-KINGDOM. A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical interest in the United Kingdom. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  82. VIKING-UK. A mailing list for anyone with ancestors in the United Kingdom and Ireland who descended from the Vikings. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  83. WW1-UK. A mailing list for the discussion and sharing of information regarding all aspects of the British military and civilians in the First World War. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).

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