Northants Archives

Where local history lives

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Collections come to us in all different shapes and sizes, a few weeks ago we received some film in these little wallets. We loved that there were so many different designs.

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We hold some amazing maps here, this one gained lots of attention in the Searchroom (Map/5692).
If you would like to come and explore the collections we hold, please get in touch! [email protected]

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One of our volunteers came across these pretty flowers, we thought we would share them with you all.
Reference: M(W)/87

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Whilst searching to assist one of our Researchers, we discovered that it certainly wasn't all doom and gloom in the 1930s...

Reference: P/3554

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Tweet 2 of 3 (The third instalment of these fantastic adverts will be posted on Friday)

Whilst searching to assist one of our Researchers, we discovered that it certainly wasn't all doom and gloom in the 1930s...

Reference: P/3554

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Whilst searching to assist one of our Researchers, we discovered that it certainly wasn't all doom and gloom in the 1930s...

Reference: P/3554
Keep an eye out for a few more Franklin's Hotel adverts this week.

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After several years without a conservator, in January we welcomed Liz Yamada to the team. Great to see documents receiving some much needed TLC. This important Northampton Workhouse plan had multiple problems: dirt, tears, old repairs, glue deposits and missing areas.

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@KathrinaPerry You can visit us without a booking but we recommend that you contact us to guarantee that there'll be space available. For pre-orders you'd need provide a list of up to 8 documents (inc references) you wish to view by the end of business on the Thursday prior to your arrival.

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Proposed sick wards for Thrapston Union Workhouse, 1900.
Reference: BAP/165

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Rothwell poster, a reward for information on an 'evil disposed person or persons'.
Reference: LF/45

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We have another photograph we need you help with! Can any of our followers tell us who this man is?

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'View of Northampton, looking North', 1807.
Reference: Map/6383

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We have an exciting opportunity to join us! We are currently advertising for the post of Archives Assistant, please see the link below for more information #archivejob: https://t.co/VDb6QVeogS

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@MusicAllSaints Hi,
We have a Digitisation Service, if you would like a quote for high resolution digital images please get in touch: [email protected]

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We hold some beautiful Ralph Treswell maps of the Hatton estate. This is of Holdenby which was built in 1583 by Sir Christopher Hatton (Lord Chancellor at the time of Elizabeth I). It has a number of connections to Royalty. Find out more: https://t.co/LbL1SNJTHK #RoyaltyOnRecord

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This image of Finedon Hall can be found in a sketchbook that is initialled J. D. 1815.
Reference: D(F)/8

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This is a plan of building estate at Irthlingborough. It shows plots on Windmill Road, Park Road and Victoria Road. Dated 1899.
Reference: Map/6265

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One of our volunteers had this lovely document out on Tuesday, dated 1831. Reference: V1279.

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Survey of farms belonging to William Finch, Guilsborough. Surveyor: William Brasier. 1727.
Reference: Map/637

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Iron and limestone mines at Finedon, 1909.
Reference: ZB/1111/2

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Printed notice of appeal by PC for funds for bus shelters, date unknown.
Reference: 110p/384