Frequently Asked Questions

Where will I find information about bankruptcy records?

You will find some records relating to bankruptcy in the collections held in the Record Office and you will find details of our holdings in catalogues which can be searched online.

You will find information about bankruptcy records on the website of The National Archives.

You will find notices about bankruptcy proceedings published in 'The London Gazette' and 'The Times'.

You may also find notices and reports relating to local bankruptcies in local newspapers. You will find brief details of our newspaper holdings in a list of records of genealogical interest on microfilm and more details in catalogues which can be searched online.