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Websites of archival institutions around the world

Websites of archival institutions around the world

ARCHON Archives Online: Royal Commission of Historical Manuscripts; National Register of Archives; A-Z of repositories
Access to information on all repositories in the UK; UK National Register of Archives; useful links.

The National Archives
In April 2003, the National Archives brought together the Public Record Office and the Historical Manuscripts Commission

This site includes useful guides and factsheets for researching:

family history (naming names and tracing places; people at work; the army and the navy; migrant ancestors; ancestors and the law)
local history (land and people; local government and services; popular protest; the law; working lives)
sources for schools
online catalogue
events, exhibitions and useful links
A-Z Research Information leaflets
Census returns online (chargeable)
National Register of Archives

North West Regional Archive Council
Gives an overview and details of organisations in the North West (UK) that care for archives and allow public access. Includes local authorities, businesses, educational, estate and private bodies

Lists of sources available online

Access to Archives (A2A)
The A2A database contains catalogues of archives held across England and dating from the 900s to the present day.

The Archives Hub
The Archives Hub provides a single point of access to descriptions of archives held in UK universities and colleges. At present these are primarily at collection-level, although where possible they are linked to complete catalogue descriptions. The Archives Hub forms one part of the UK's National Archives Network, alongside related networking projects.

Adoption Issues - records, contact registers and help

Sites of general interest

BBC History 2000
Information about current television and radio programmes; special articles; education courses; events and activities all over the UK.
History Online
History On-Line is a section of the Institute of Historical Research (IHR) website.
Local History Magazine
The website for Local History Magazine (for anyone with an interest in local history). Includes advice on getting started; information about local history courses and useful links.
Sources for Building History
A guide to researching historic buildings in the British Isles. Includes numerous useful links.

Useful reference sites

How much is that worth today? This compares purchasing power of money in Great Britain between 1264 and the present day
Imperial measurements Definitions of terms for historic lengths and areas

Archive Resources for Schools and Further Education

SchoolZone is a School Support Site
History On-line is a section of the Institute of Historical Research (IHR) website.
Cheshire resources can be found at our Education Library Service

Newspapers

The British Library Newspaper Library
The British Library Newspaper Library catalogue includes entries for over 52,000 newspaper and periodical titles. The collections include: all UK national daily and Sunday newspapers from 1801 to the present; most UK and Irish provincial newspapers, some dating from the early 18th century onwards; selected newspapers from around the world in European languages, some dating from the 17th century onwards; and a wide range of UK and Irish popular periodicals, covering all subjects from fashion, pop music and cinema, to sports, hobbies and trades