Research
WANT SOME HELP...?
Family research can be daunting, but don’t worry, our talented researchers are on hand to help. UNTOLD has a range of research options for you to choose from, and if you prefer to speak to someone first, just fill our the ‘Contact Us’ form below. Our archives hold a wealth of information, but please be advised that we do not hold a complete list of personnel service records. Please also note that many of the service records of soldiers who served in the Great War were destroyed during the bombing of London during the Blitz, and some information relating to service records is embargoed under General Data Protection Regulations. Currently, the team cannot share details relating to service after 1922 or for those who are still living. The immediate family of those serving after this date can seek their service details from the National Archives, Kew, London at www.gov.uk/guidance/request-records-of-deceased-service-personnel.
Please note that we will not divulge any details of individuals who served in The Royal Irish Rangers, The Ulster Defence Regiment or the enduring The Royal Irish Regiment.
In addition to Service records, our researchers have access to war diaries, discipline records, battalion reports, regimental journals and other information which cannot be accessed from any other source. If we are able to assist in your inquiry, you will be provided with a detailed report giving all of the detail that we have available. This is a meticulous process which takes considerable time and for which we must charge a fee. If no information can be found at all, we will offer a refund.
We may not always be able to provide a detailed report for you, so we recommend that you use the Contact Us for at the bottom of this page, to submit your query. We will ensure that it is forwarded to the most appropriate researcher. You must provide at least a Regimental or Army Number and the full name used by the soldier or officer at enlistment; any other detail will also help our researchers provide you with the most detailed report.
If you are coming to visit, we would advise that you get in touch ahead of time, as we cannot guarantee staff availability for drop-ins. For pre-arranged booking, we will ensure the appropriate staff member is available to meet with you.
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- Timescales
- What is included
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Level
Bronze
- Timescales 4-6 weeks
- What is included Information will be emailed as a PDF
- Pricing £45
- Start your application
RESEARCH ENQUIRIES
Here at UNTOLD we are ready to help you take your research to the next level. With an extensive collection of regimental histories, personal diaries, photo albums and memorabilia, our archives shine a light on the individual experiences of soldiers.
What we hold
- Our collections hold the stories of the Irish in the British Army spanning 350 years. This includes soldiers as well as their families.
- Included in our collections are: The Inniskillings Fusiliers, The Royal Ulster Rifles, The Royal Irish Fusiliers, The London Irish Rifles, The North Irish Horse, The Royal Irish Rangers, The Ulster Defence Regiment, and The Royal Irish Regiment.
- We do not hold the archives of the Disbanded Southern Irish Regiments, however, we do hold some papers and artefacts relating to specific individuals.
USING THE ARCHIVE
Not all research can be conducted remotely, and you are very welcome to use our Reading Room at UNTOLD. Located on the 3rd Floor of No. 28 Bedford Street, next to our archive, it is a dedicated quiet space ideally suited for your research needs.
How to get access
- To ensure we can accommodate your visit, booking is essential, so please get in touch to book a session.
- Access is completely free.
- Some artefacts may be too fragile for public viewing, but we will do our best to facilitate your request.
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