Familyrecords.gov is a portal designed to help anyone wishing to carry out research on their family history using UK and Irish government resources. This site provides one point of access that will give researchers the information they need and direct them to the correct institution. Initially we are providing information on records, links to web sites (both of the member institutions and of other family history resources) and news of events and new services of interest to family historians. Where possible we have linked to web resources; where not we have given, or pointed to, details of how to access material. As more and more resources go online we will bring you news of these new developments. We also provide information about how researchers can make enquiries of the member institutions. A number of developments to the site are planned including a beginner's guide on how to start your family history."