Copy of marriage certificate of Helen Millar Nelson, and Andrzej Stanisław Tadeusz Grodyński. The wedding took place in the Church of the Holy Spirit, in Nightingale Square, Balham, London, on 22 December 1951 with Dilys Mary Williams as ‘bridesmaid’ and Wacław Fiedler as ‘best man’.
Copy of marriage certificate of Helen Millar Nelson, and Andrzej Stanisław Tadeusz Grodyński. The wedding took place in the Church of the Holy Spirit, in Nightingale Square, Balham, London, on 22 December 1951 with Dilys Mary Williams as ‘bridesmaid’ and Wacław Fiedler as ‘best man’.

In England, marriage records are vital resources for family history research, offering insight into the personal lives of ancestors. Civil marriage records began in 1837 with the introduction of compulsory registration, providing details such as names, ages, occupations, and marital status. Prior to this, marriage registers were maintained by the Church of England and other religious denominations, with records dating back to the 16th century. These church registers can include additional information such as witnesses and sometimes the bride and groom’s places of origin. Marriage records are invaluable in tracing familial connections, understanding social status, and locating ancestral locations, making them essential tools for genealogists and historians alike.



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