Events - Worcestershire Archive & Archaeology Service

Come and join us for this fascinating lunchtime talk.

At the end of a two year project to catalogue the Public Records records that we hold, the Project Officer will share some insights into how a range of Public Records, from Licensing files to Petty Sessions papers, Bankruptcy case files to Coroners’ records, can provide remarkable insights into the past. He will share stories of local people and places unearthed along the way!

Our Digitisation Officer will be on call to answer questions regarding digitising your search room finds and can offer advice on how to digitise your own photographic archives using your own equipment.

No booking required.

Upcoming dates are: 4^th March, 1st Apr, 29^th Apr

Ever pondered the evolution of your County? Then we have the perfect opportunity for you with our Local Studies Book Club! Explore a wide range of books covering Worcestershire’s people, natural history, dialect, landmarks, buildings, waterways, transport, justice, medical and social care/support. Many reference original historical records cared for by our archive team. These books are so special, they can’t be taken home so there will be no ‘reading homework’! Instead you will be asked to select a book or two, have a brief read of it and feed your thoughts back to the group.  It’s the perfect opportunity to socialise and exchange ideas about what you have learned in a friendly space.

The workshop is aimed at those who have used the archives before but would like help in reading script.  The focus will be on secretary hand which is used in many of our Elizabethan and Stuart documents.  It will be a practical session to introduce participants to letters, numbers and abbreviations with the opportunity to have a go at reading some short documents.

Participants should bring their own paper and pencils.  A magnifying glass may be useful.

Join Archivists behind the scenes for a tour of what is unique, special and treasured about Worcestershire Archives and their wonderful collections. In honour of Women’s History Month, this tour will focus on remarkable women with local stories and connections, including the aviator Sheila Scott, nurse and social reformer Florence Nightingale and some of the many unsung Worcestershire women.