Links and Resources

Internet links for family history, Lancashire research, and Holt‑related archives.

  The Redgrave Park, Suffolk website explores the history and landscape of the park from the 13th to the 20th century. It includes a biographical sketch of Sir John Holt (1642–1710), Lord Chief Justice.

  Salford Hundred Ancestry, Annals and History. Chronology A.D. 48–1886.

  The Holt family history and genealogy page, including surname origins and heraldry.

  Cronton Origin and History. One of the owners was Thomas Holt of Gristlehurst.

  The High Sheriffs of Lancashire 1129–1947.

  In Lancaster Castle, the Shire Hall displays the Arms of the Sheriffs of Lancashire, three of whom were from the Holt family. Original page (PDF).

  Lancashire Hotpots and the Lancashire Virtual Gateway — a comprehensive resource on the historic county.

  The Bacup Lancashire website is dedicated to the history of the town of Bacup.

  Catterall history including Little Mitton Hall and its inhabitants.

  Sudley House – its history, collections and the Holt family. The Blue Funnel line was run by Alfred Holt.

  Archaeological Discoveries in South‑East Lancashire.

General internet sites where information about the Holts can be located:

  FamilySearch provides the International Genealogical Index (IGI).

  Origins.net offers Scottish, Irish and English genealogical data.

  The A2A database contains catalogues of archives from across England.

  Chetham’s Library is the oldest surviving public library in Britain.

  Manchester and Lancashire Family History Society provides extensive genealogical resources.

  Lancashire Parish Register Society preserves pre‑1837 parish registers.

  Rochdale Library has an extensive local studies section. View scanned books.

  Manchester Central Library holds extensive historical material.

  The Register Offices hold civil registration records from 1837.

  Manchester Burial Records Online.

  OnLine Parish Clerks project presents parish data up to the late 19th century.