Local and family history

Finding out about local history and how people lived in the past can be both fascinating and rewarding. If you want to discover your family history, or you are interested in uncovering the past, our libraries have many resources to help you.

	Local history - Caerphilly Chronicle Explore and discover history through the ages from the Stone Age to the present day as you take an unforgettable journey through the county boroughs past. Experience the life of days gone as captured on camera and in tales told by people who lived during the events that shaped our lives.
	Tracing your family history Would you like to trace your family history? We have a wealth of resources available to help you.
	Records and archives Record Offices collect and preserve records which contain information about the historic counties of Gwent and Glamorgan, and to make the records available to the public.