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== Record Offices == | ==Record Offices== | ||
=== Warwickshire County Record Office === | ===Warwickshire County Record Office=== | ||
'''Warwickshire County Record Office'''<br>Priory Park<br>Cape Road<br>Warwick, Warwickshire CV34 4JS UK<br>Telephone: 01926 738959<br> | '''Warwickshire County Record Office'''<br>Priory Park<br>Cape Road<br>Warwick, Warwickshire CV34 4JS UK<br>Telephone: 01926 738959<br> | ||
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:The office collects, preserves and makes available the historic records of Warwickshire and its people. We have records dating from the 12th century onwards and our collections cover a wide variety of historical documents, from old title deeds to recent baptism registers. | :The office collects, preserves and makes available the historic records of Warwickshire and its people. We have records dating from the 12th century onwards and our collections cover a wide variety of historical documents, from old title deeds to recent baptism registers. | ||
=== The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust Record Office and Library === | ===The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust Record Office and Library=== | ||
'''The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust Record Office and Library'''<br>Shakespeare Birthplace Trust<br>Henley Street<br>Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire CV37 0NP UK<br> | '''The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust Record Office and Library'''<br>Shakespeare Birthplace Trust<br>Henley Street<br>Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire CV37 0NP UK<br> | ||
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:The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust Record Office holds records relating to Stratford-upon-Avon and the surrounding area, as well as historical documents concerning [http://www.shakespeare.org.uk/ Shakespeare and his family]. | :The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust Record Office holds records relating to Stratford-upon-Avon and the surrounding area, as well as historical documents concerning [http://www.shakespeare.org.uk/ Shakespeare and his family]. | ||
== Archives == | ==Archives== | ||
=== Coventry History Center === | ===Coventry History Center=== | ||
'''Coventry History Center'''<br>Herbert Art Gallery and Museum<br>Jordan Well<br>Coventry, Warwickshire CV1 5QP UK<br>Telephone: 024 7623 7578<br> | '''Coventry History Center'''<br>Herbert Art Gallery and Museum<br>Jordan Well<br>Coventry, Warwickshire CV1 5QP UK<br>Telephone: 024 7623 7578<br> | ||
Email: [mailto:historycentre@theherbert.org | Email: [mailto:historycentre@theherbert.org historycentre@theherbert.org]<br> | ||
Website: [http://www.theherbert.org/history_centre/default.aspx Coventry History Center] | Website: [http://www.theherbert.org/history_centre/default.aspx Coventry History Center] | ||
:Coventry Archives & Research Centre is the new name for Coventry History Centre. It opened in 2008 when the resources of Coventry Record Office and the local studies collection held at Central Library were brought together under one roof. It houses a huge range of primary and secondary source material providing insights into the history of the city and its citizens from medieval times to the present day. Particular highlights include our internationally important collection of medieval manuscripts giving an unrivalled glimpse into the administration of the city from its earliest recorded times. Our earliest record is dated 1182. | :Coventry Archives & Research Centre is the new name for Coventry History Centre. It opened in 2008 when the resources of Coventry Record Office and the local studies collection held at Central Library were brought together under one roof. It houses a huge range of primary and secondary source material providing insights into the history of the city and its citizens from medieval times to the present day. Particular highlights include our internationally important collection of medieval manuscripts giving an unrivalled glimpse into the administration of the city from its earliest recorded times. Our earliest record is dated 1182. | ||
=== Solihull Heritage & Local Studies === | ===Solihull Heritage & Local Studies=== | ||
'''Solihull Heritage & Local Studies'''<br> | '''Solihull Heritage & Local Studies'''<br>The Core Library<br>Homer Road<br>Solihull, West Midlands B91 3RG UK<br>Telephone: 0121 704 6934<br> | ||
Email: [mailto:heritage@solihull.gov.uk heritage@solihull.gov.uk]<br> | Email: [mailto:heritage@solihull.gov.uk heritage@solihull.gov.uk]<br> | ||
Website: [ | Website: [[The Core Library Solihull]] | ||
: | :The Core Library Solihull is a Family Search Affiliate Library, offering free access to many of the images digitised by Family Search, as well as having subscriptions to Ancestry, Find My Past and The Genealogist (Diamond subscription). | ||
=== The University of Warwick Modern Records Centre === | ===The University of Warwick Modern Records Centre=== | ||
'''The University of Warwick Modern Records Centre'''<br>University Library<br>University of Warwick<br>Coventry, West Midlands CV4 7AL UK<br>Telephone: 024 7652 4219<br> | '''The University of Warwick Modern Records Centre'''<br>University Library<br>University of Warwick<br>Coventry, West Midlands CV4 7AL UK<br>Telephone: 024 7652 4219<br> | ||
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:The Modern Records Centre, founded in October 1973, is the main British repository for national archives of trade unions and employers' organisations, and also has strong collections relating to pressure groups, fringe political parties and transport. | :The Modern Records Centre, founded in October 1973, is the main British repository for national archives of trade unions and employers' organisations, and also has strong collections relating to pressure groups, fringe political parties and transport. | ||
== Libraries == | ==Libraries== | ||
=== The Library of Birmingham === | ===The Library of Birmingham=== | ||
'''The Library of Birmingham'''<br>Centenary Square<br>Broad Street<br>Birmingham, Warwickshire B1 2ND UK<br>Telephone: 0121 2424242<br> | '''The Library of Birmingham'''<br>Centenary Square<br>Broad Street<br>Birmingham, Warwickshire B1 2ND UK<br>Telephone: 0121 2424242<br> | ||
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:We collect and preserve both original and printed records of historical significance relating to the City of Birmingham, its people, its businesses, institutions and societies, dating from the 12th to the 21st century. | :We collect and preserve both original and printed records of historical significance relating to the City of Birmingham, its people, its businesses, institutions and societies, dating from the 12th to the 21st century. | ||
=== Coventry Central Library === | ===Coventry Central Library=== | ||
'''Coventry Central Library'''<br>Smithford Way<br>Coventry, Warwickshire CV1 1FY UK<br>Telephone: 024 7683 2314<br> | '''Coventry Central Library'''<br>Smithford Way<br>Coventry, Warwickshire CV1 1FY UK<br>Telephone: 024 7683 2314<br> | ||
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Catalogue: [http://www.coventry.gov.uk/info/126/libraries/2753/search_the_library_catalogue Library Catalogue] | Catalogue: [http://www.coventry.gov.uk/info/126/libraries/2753/search_the_library_catalogue Library Catalogue] | ||
=== Solihull Central Library (The Core Library) === | ===Solihull Central Library (The Core Library)=== | ||
'''Solihull Central Library (The Core Library)'''<br>Homer Road<br>Solihull, West Midlands B91 3RG UK<br>Telephone: 0121 704 6965<br>Email: [mailto:libraryarts@solihull.gov.uk libraryarts@solihull.gov.uk]<br> | '''Solihull Central Library (The Core Library)'''<br>Homer Road<br>Solihull, West Midlands B91 3RG UK<br>Telephone: 0121 704 6965<br>Email: [mailto:libraryarts@solihull.gov.uk libraryarts@solihull.gov.uk]<br> | ||
Website: [http://www.solihull.gov.uk/Resident/Libraries/Find-a-library/thecorelibrary The Core Library] | Website: [http://www.solihull.gov.uk/Resident/Libraries/Find-a-library/thecorelibrary The Core Library] | ||
=== Sutton Coldfield Library === | ===Sutton Coldfield Library=== | ||
'''Sutton Coldfield Library'''<br>Lower Parade<br>Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands B72 1XX<br>Telephone: 0121 464 2274<br> | '''Sutton Coldfield Library'''<br>Lower Parade<br>Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands B72 1XX<br>Telephone: 0121 464 2274<br> | ||
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Website: [http://libraryofbirmingham.com/suttoncoldfieldlibrary Sutton Coldfield Library] | Website: [http://libraryofbirmingham.com/suttoncoldfieldlibrary Sutton Coldfield Library] | ||
:The Library houses both a Reference and Local History section which holds books, maps and photographs relating to the history of Sutton Coldfield. Some material is available in the library whilst some is available by appointment only. Many of the library's photographs have been digitised giving much easier access to the library's collection of photographs. The old Sutton Coldfield Stocks can be viewed in the Local Studies area of the Library. | :The Library houses both a Reference and Local History section which holds books, maps and photographs relating to the history of Sutton Coldfield. Some material is available in the library whilst some is available by appointment only. Many of the library's photographs have been digitised giving much easier access to the library's collection of photographs. The old Sutton Coldfield Stocks can be viewed in the Local Studies area of the Library. | ||
== Museums == | ==Museums== | ||
=== Nuneaton Museum & Art Gallery === | ===Nuneaton Museum & Art Gallery=== | ||
'''Nuneaton Museum & Art Gallery'''<br>Riversley Park<br>Nuneaton, Warwickshire CV11 5TU UK<br>Telephone: 024 7637 6158<br> | '''Nuneaton Museum & Art Gallery'''<br>Riversley Park<br>Nuneaton, Warwickshire CV11 5TU UK<br>Telephone: 024 7637 6158<br> | ||
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Website: [https://www.nuneatonandbedworth.gov.uk/museum Nuneaton Museum & Art Gallery] | Website: [https://www.nuneatonandbedworth.gov.uk/museum Nuneaton Museum & Art Gallery] | ||
:We offer an inspiring and engaging programme of exhibitions, events and activities that will appeal to a wide range of visitors. We have permanent exhibitions related to Local History, Fine Art and local writer George Eliot. | :We offer an inspiring and engaging programme of exhibitions, events and activities that will appeal to a wide range of visitors. We have permanent exhibitions related to Local History, Fine Art and local writer George Eliot. | ||
For a long list of Warwickshire museums, go to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_museums_in_Warwickshire List of museums in Warwickshire] in Wikipedia. | For a long list of Warwickshire museums, go to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_museums_in_Warwickshire List of museums in Warwickshire] in Wikipedia. | ||
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Record Offices[edit | edit source]
Warwickshire County Record Office[edit | edit source]
Warwickshire County Record Office
Priory Park
Cape Road
Warwick, Warwickshire CV34 4JS UK
Telephone: 01926 738959
Email: recordoffice@warwickshire.gov.uk
Website: Warwickshire County Record Office
- The office collects, preserves and makes available the historic records of Warwickshire and its people. We have records dating from the 12th century onwards and our collections cover a wide variety of historical documents, from old title deeds to recent baptism registers.
The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust Record Office and Library[edit | edit source]
The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust Record Office and Library
Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
Henley Street
Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire CV37 0NP UK
Telephone: 01789 204016 (bookings) 01789 201813 (enquiries)
Email: records@shakespeare.org.uk
Website: The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust Record Office and Library
- The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust Record Office holds records relating to Stratford-upon-Avon and the surrounding area, as well as historical documents concerning Shakespeare and his family.
Archives[edit | edit source]
Coventry History Center[edit | edit source]
Coventry History Center
Herbert Art Gallery and Museum
Jordan Well
Coventry, Warwickshire CV1 5QP UK
Telephone: 024 7623 7578
Email: historycentre@theherbert.org
Website: Coventry History Center
- Coventry Archives & Research Centre is the new name for Coventry History Centre. It opened in 2008 when the resources of Coventry Record Office and the local studies collection held at Central Library were brought together under one roof. It houses a huge range of primary and secondary source material providing insights into the history of the city and its citizens from medieval times to the present day. Particular highlights include our internationally important collection of medieval manuscripts giving an unrivalled glimpse into the administration of the city from its earliest recorded times. Our earliest record is dated 1182.
Solihull Heritage & Local Studies[edit | edit source]
Solihull Heritage & Local Studies
The Core Library
Homer Road
Solihull, West Midlands B91 3RG UK
Telephone: 0121 704 6934
Email: heritage@solihull.gov.uk
Website: The Core Library Solihull
- The Core Library Solihull is a Family Search Affiliate Library, offering free access to many of the images digitised by Family Search, as well as having subscriptions to Ancestry, Find My Past and The Genealogist (Diamond subscription).
The University of Warwick Modern Records Centre[edit | edit source]
The University of Warwick Modern Records Centre
University Library
University of Warwick
Coventry, West Midlands CV4 7AL UK
Telephone: 024 7652 4219
Email: archives@warwick.ac.uk
Website: Modern Records Centre
- The Modern Records Centre, founded in October 1973, is the main British repository for national archives of trade unions and employers' organisations, and also has strong collections relating to pressure groups, fringe political parties and transport.
Libraries[edit | edit source]
The Library of Birmingham[edit | edit source]
The Library of Birmingham
Centenary Square
Broad Street
Birmingham, Warwickshire B1 2ND UK
Telephone: 0121 2424242
Email: enquiries@libraryofbirmingham.com
Website: The Library of Birmingham
Catalogue: Archives and Collections
- The Library of Birmingham provides a showcase for the city's internationally important collections of archives, photography and rare books. Facilities include a state-of-the-art gallery space opening up public access to the collections. It is also home to the BFI Mediatheque, providing free access to the National Film Archive.
- We collect and preserve both original and printed records of historical significance relating to the City of Birmingham, its people, its businesses, institutions and societies, dating from the 12th to the 21st century.
Coventry Central Library[edit | edit source]
Coventry Central Library
Smithford Way
Coventry, Warwickshire CV1 1FY UK
Telephone: 024 7683 2314
Email: central.library@coventry.gov.uk
Website: Coventry Central Library
Catalogue: Library Catalogue
Solihull Central Library (The Core Library)[edit | edit source]
Solihull Central Library (The Core Library)
Homer Road
Solihull, West Midlands B91 3RG UK
Telephone: 0121 704 6965
Email: libraryarts@solihull.gov.uk
Website: The Core Library
Sutton Coldfield Library[edit | edit source]
Sutton Coldfield Library
Lower Parade
Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands B72 1XX
Telephone: 0121 464 2274
Email: sutton.coldfield.library@birmingham.gov.uk
Website: Sutton Coldfield Library
- The Library houses both a Reference and Local History section which holds books, maps and photographs relating to the history of Sutton Coldfield. Some material is available in the library whilst some is available by appointment only. Many of the library's photographs have been digitised giving much easier access to the library's collection of photographs. The old Sutton Coldfield Stocks can be viewed in the Local Studies area of the Library.
Museums[edit | edit source]
Nuneaton Museum & Art Gallery[edit | edit source]
Nuneaton Museum & Art Gallery
Riversley Park
Nuneaton, Warwickshire CV11 5TU UK
Telephone: 024 7637 6158
Email: museum@nuneatonandbedworth.gov.uk
Website: Nuneaton Museum & Art Gallery
- We offer an inspiring and engaging programme of exhibitions, events and activities that will appeal to a wide range of visitors. We have permanent exhibitions related to Local History, Fine Art and local writer George Eliot.
For a long list of Warwickshire museums, go to List of museums in Warwickshire in Wikipedia.
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