The Parish Registers Of St Paul's Canterbury Without Walls 1562-1800

The Parish Registers of St Paul's, Canterbury Without Walls (1562-1800)

Step back in time and walk the historic streets of Canterbury through the lives of its people. For genealogists and local historians with roots in Kent, these meticulously transcribed parish registers are an indispensable key to unlocking family stories from the Tudor, Stuart, and Georgian eras.

Covering over 230 years of history, this collection preserves the vital records of a unique parish that no longer physically exists. St Paul's, "Without the Walls," served the community living just outside the ancient city walls, a bustling area centered around the formidable Canterbury Castle. Now, you can access the only surviving detailed record of this lost parish.

What's Inside?
This comprehensive digital edition contains the full transcriptions of the original registers, offering a treasure trove of information for your family tree:

Baptisms (1562-1800): Discover the names of children, their parents (often including the father's occupation), and their dates of baptism.
Marriages (1562-1754): Find the names of brides and grooms, their marriage dates, and often the names of witnesses who may have been family members.
Burials (1562-1800): Locate the names and burial dates of deceased ancestors, providing crucial links between generations.
Each entry is fully indexed and searchable, allowing you to instantly find the names you are researching and build your family line with confidence.

A Unique Window into a Lost Community

Why are these registers so special? The church of St Paul's was demolished in the 19th century, making these records one of the few remaining testaments to the parish and its people. This was not a typical city parish; its registers capture the lives of a diverse population, including soldiers garrisoned at the castle, craftsmen, merchants, and officials who served the mighty Cathedral.