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:The library houses over a quarter of a million books including substantial children's & academic libraries, whilst the secure archive provides storage to over 12 miles (19 km) of archive collections including William Shakespeare’s marriage bond to Anne Hathaway and more than 45,000 records of historic monuments and buildings. The Hive is also home to Worcestershire County Council customer services "Worcestershire Hub"; a business centre; café; and, meeting facilities. There are a total of 350 computers distributed around the building, for joint use by members of the public and the university's students. Public use WiFi connectivity is also provided. | :The library houses over a quarter of a million books including substantial children's & academic libraries, whilst the secure archive provides storage to over 12 miles (19 km) of archive collections including William Shakespeare’s marriage bond to Anne Hathaway and more than 45,000 records of historic monuments and buildings. The Hive is also home to Worcestershire County Council customer services "Worcestershire Hub"; a business centre; café; and, meeting facilities. There are a total of 350 computers distributed around the building, for joint use by members of the public and the university's students. Public use WiFi connectivity is also provided. | ||
'''Dudley Libraries Archives and Local History Service'''<br> | === Dudley Libraries Archives and Local History Service === | ||
'''Dudley Libraries Archives and Local History Service'''<br>Tipton Rd.<br>Dudley, West Midlands DY1 4SQ UK<br>Telephone: 01384 812770<br> | |||
Email: [mailto:archives.centre@dudley.gov.uk archives.centre@dudley.gov.uk]<br> | Email: [mailto:archives.centre@dudley.gov.uk archives.centre@dudley.gov.uk]<br> | ||
Website: [http://www.dudley.gov.uk/ | Website: [http://www.dudley.gov.uk/resident/libraries-archives/archives-and-local-history-service/ Dudley Libraries Archives and Local History Service] | ||
:Dudley Archives and Local History Service collects, preserves and makes available archive and local studies material relating to the Dudley borough to help the community understand the past, live the present and shape the future. The Archives and Local History Service looks after a wonderful collection that is housed in the purpose built Archives and Local History Centre in Dudley and includes records dating back to the 12th century. Whether you’re interested in family history, house history or any other aspect of life and work in the Dudley borough, past and present, the Archives is a great place to start. | |||
'''Worcestershire Regiment Museum'''<br>Website: [http://www.wfrmuseum.org.uk/worcs_museum.htm Worcestershire Regiment Museum] | '''Worcestershire Regiment Museum'''<br>Website: [http://www.wfrmuseum.org.uk/worcs_museum.htm Worcestershire Regiment Museum] | ||