Archives collection

Nottinghamshire Archives houses archives for the county of Nottinghamshire, the city of Nottingham, the diocese of Southwell & Nottingham, and other local bodies, families and individuals.Front of Nottinghamshire Archives

  • Archives are original documents produced by official bodies, societies and individuals that are no longer in current use
  • The documents range from the 12th to the 21st centuries
  • They include official and privately-owned archives
  • Most archives are unique and have to be housed in secure conditions and handled with care
  • Many archives have been copied onto microfiche in order to save wear and tear on the originals
  • An online catalogue is available on our web site.

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What can I find out at Archives?

Archives can be used for:

  • Tracing your family history
  • Discovering the history of your village or town
  • Discovering the history of your house
  • School and college projects
  • Checking certain legal rights, for example, rights of way
  • Obtaining official certified copies of many records.