A Beginners Guide to Archives

Schedule

Fri Apr 24 2026 at 02:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

131, Fore Street, IP4 1LR Ipswich, United Kingdom | Ipswich, EN

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Interested in archives but not sure where to start? This friendly session explains what archives are, how they differ from libraries, and how we organise and care for the records we hold.
Using examples from our collections, our archivist will show you how to prepare for your visit, what to expect in a search room, how catalogues work, and how to navigate them.
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