Medical Licences Issued by the Archbishop of Canterbury 1535-1775-Free to down load index. The Mills Archive - Directory of Kent Mill People. Who Do You Think You Are?-24 - 26th February 2012 North West Kent Family History Society will be at Who Do You Think You Are? Live at Olympia, London.

Medical Licences Issued by the Archbishop of Canterbury 1535-1775-Free to down load index.

The licensing of medical practitioners in England and Wales  was exercised by a number of  separate authorities. A physician could hold a degree or a licence from a  university, or from the College of Physicians of London. Often physicians and surgeons held licences issued by the bishops of England and Wales. the Archbishop of Canterbury issued licences to practise medicine and surgery within the diocese of Canterbury, and information on these  diocesan licences are to be found in the diocesan records held in Canterbury Cathedral Archives. However, the Archbishop also granted licences throughout the province of Canterbury, (England south of the Humber and Wales) and these can be found in Lambeth Palace Library.

At Medical Licences you can download the Lambeth Palace Library Research Guide which includes a free name index of people who were granted a Licence from The Archbishop of Canterbury. The index gives the surname, first name, town/parish and County they practised in and the date of the Licence. You can also use the guide on how to follow up the information in the records.

The Mills Archive - Directory of Kent Mill People.

A free to down load index of millers mainly the 18th and 19th centuries. It can be found at Kent Mill People The index contains the full name of the Miller, Location, date, any notes or comments about the Mill or Miller and the source of the information.

Who Do You Think You Are?-24 - 26th  February 2012 North West Kent Family History Society will be at Who Do You Think You Are? Live at Olympia, London. WDYTYA?

The North West Kent Family History Society Events Team are in the final stages of preparing for the big day. Many of the Society publications and books on Family History will be on sale at the Society Stand (numbers 120 & 121) and you can also take the opportunity to join the Society if you so wish and/or ask for advice about researching in the North West Kent and South East London area. 

You can see all the events that the Society will be attending in 2012 at Fairs and other events  

So if you are at Olympia on any of the three days, 24-26 February why not stop by, have a look at what publications are on offer and have a chat. We would be glad to see you.