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:Established in 1884 this is the largest collection of local and family history material in the North East.  We also collect current local material. Everyone is welcome to visit us and look at any of the collection but, as many items are rare or irreplaceable most of the collection is not on public display. To see anything just make your selection from our catalogues or ask a member of staff.
:Established in 1884 this is the largest collection of local and family history material in the North East.  We also collect current local material. Everyone is welcome to visit us and look at any of the collection but, as many items are rare or irreplaceable most of the collection is not on public display. To see anything just make your selection from our catalogues or ask a member of staff.
=== Local Studies Library ===
'''Local Studies Library'''<br>
Museum and Northumberland Archives<br>
Queen Elizabeth II Country Park<br>
Ashington, Northumberland NE63 9YF UK<br>Telephone: 01670 624 453<br>Email: [mailto:anewbury@woodhorn.org.uk anewbury@woodhorn.org.uk]<br>
Website: [http://www.experiencewoodhorn.com/local-studies/ Local Studies Library]
:The Local Studies library contains 18,000 items covering a broad range of subjects relevant to the study of Northumberland.  It is the largest collection of secondary source material relating to Northumberland.  It also includes publications relating to the North East at large including the Scottish Borders.  It contains works by or about people who were born in Northumberland.


=== Newcastle University Library ===
=== Newcastle University Library ===
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