Free research sites

https://www.gov.uk/research-family-history General register office where you can search Births/deaths marriages and order certificates

familysearch.org Search records , photos, ancestors

freebmd.org Search births deaths marriages

Subscription sites

www.ancestry.co.uk Search births, deaths, marriages, build a tree, contact other members

www.findmypast.co.uk Search births, deaths, marriages and the 1921 register

Societies

Essex Family History Society Monthly meetings , Zoom talks