Where to start?

I was just wondering if someone in Britain could point me in the right
direction. I am about to depart "down under" for the UK and hope to be
able to fit in a little research. I am wanting to find out more about
a John Benson, Convict. His trial was held at the Nottingham Assizes
on 3 March 1832. He was born in 1811. His native place was
Nottingham. Where would be the best place to start finding out about
his trial and his family?
The other person I would like to find out about was his wife whom he

Marg Morters...

Hi Gail

The convict records we have here are pretty good ! John
BENSON per Mary111 (4) has been claimed on the Claim
a Convict web site

This is linked with a pretty good mailing list too
AUS-PJ-CONVICTS-request@rootsweb.com

You could be re inventing the wheel but not thoroughly
researching the records available here first

MargM
NSW Central Coast

married in Sydney in 1836. She was Margaret Walsh who may have come
from Mitcheltown Ireland. Any suggestions on where to start would be
appreciated.
Gail
Southern Highlands of NSW