Archives are primary source (original) items that contain unique information that would be difficult to find elsewhere or impossible to replace if lost or damaged.
The Archive holds records from
- Local government
- Voluntary groups
- Sport and recreational groups
- Cultural and religious organisations
- Schools
- Local businesses
- Individuals and families
Types of items held include
- Minutes and agendas
- Financial and legal records
- Maps and plans
- Photographs and films
- Registers
- Correspondence and diaries
- Ephemera i.e. posters, programmes
Information about the history of the Archive, restrictions, copyright, and digitisation can be found in Introduction to the Archives.
