Archives
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.
- 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.
Featured News Items
Find us on Facebook!
Notts Archives is now on Facebook! Why not look us up or even become a fan?
You can access the Nottinghamshire Libraries and Archives Facebook page at www.facebook.com/nottslibraries.
Find out all the latest news on our Archives News page.
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.
