Locally
Manuscripts and records of all kinds relating to British history are found in local record offices, libraries, museums, universities, institutions overseas and many are still privately owned. Many of these records can be traced through the National Register of Archives. Through its structure of indexes it is possible to locate, for example, the records of individuals, societies, churches or businesses, together with details of how to get access to these records. The indexes to the National Register of Archives also contain links to online finding aids when available.
The related ARCHON Directory contains contact
and access details of over 3,000 repositories in the United Kingdom and overseas,
with links to their websites where these are available.
Your university or local library might hold lists or calendars (short descriptions) of our records. They may be listed in the library catalogue under our old name, the Public Record Office. They might also hold the reports of the Historical Manuscripts Commission, but these do not deal with our material.
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