Peterborough & District Family History Society

The Names Index lists over 200,000 entries of individuals mentioned in our archives and is the main tool to identify the actual archive(s) which may be of interest to you (search instructions below).

Once identified:
Members can immediately download PDFs of the actual archives in the Members Area.
Non-members or their representative can inspect the archives free of charge at the Archivist’s address in Peterborough by appointment only. Should distance make this very difficult  please email the Archivist (see Contact) to discuss inspection alternatives.

Obviously, becoming a member will avoid this delay.

PDFHS Publications

Peterborough & District Family History Society Membership provides online access to ALL the Society's archives. We therefore no longer sell extracts from our archives as for virtually the same price a member can access all the information. Anyone who requires Archive information but does not wish to join should contact the archivist to see what can be done (see Contact).

                                            HOW TO USE THE ARCHIVE NAMES INDEX
To identify the actual archive(s) you are interested in:
1 Click on the relevant surname letter file below (PDF opens in new tab).
2 Scroll down the list to find the actual surname (remember to check variants).
3 Review the associated forenames.
4 If any are of interest then note the archive reference number(e.g. 1.EXT.033) plus any additional information in the Page/Ref column.
5 a Members:  Log into Members Area and click on the Archives button.
5b Non-members
Option 1: Use the link below. Once accepted we will send the Members Area password.

Option 2: Email the Archivist to discuss inspection alternatives (see Contact) .

Please note that NEWARK is a Peterborough suburb, not Newark on Trent

ARCHIVE NAMES INDEX FILES

The file ADDITIONAL NAMES gives names added in the March 2026 update and covers the period from November 2024 .

If you searched the individual "Names Index" files after November 2024 then just check this file for new names of interest.

If your last search was before November 2024 then please search the individual pages.                                                                         

PDFHS ARCHIVES NAMES INDEX