It's not easy, and it can be time consuming, but the Internet has made it much more accessible.

Halton Library service have many resources to help you which are free. Runcorn Family History Group are experts in family history and are available in Halton libraries to help you.

They are holding FREE clinics at Runcorn Library on the first Monday of each month and in Halton Lea Library every other Monday.

Why don’t you come along and get started... you may get some surprises!