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Archives Worcestershire Archive and Archaeology Service Worcestershire Archive and Archaeology Service The Hive Sawmill Walk The Butts Worcester, Worcestershire WR1 3PD UK Telephone: 01905 822866 Email: hiveadminteam@worcestershire.gov.uk Website: Worcestershire Archive and Archaeology Service Come to Explore the Past at The Hive and touch history on our multi-touch table which showcases the resources we have for you to research and enjoy in the building and which highlights heritage sites throughout Worcestershire. The Hive was the first library in Europe to house both a university book collection and a public lending library replacing the City of Worcester library in The Tything and the University of Worcester's Peirson library. 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 Mount Pleasant Street Coseley Dudley, West Midlands WV14 9JR UK Telephone: 01384 812770 Email: archives.centre@dudley.gov.uk Website: Dudley Libraries Archives and Local History Service Worcestershire Regiment Museum Website: Worcestershire Regiment Museum Dudley Archives Worcestershire Regiment website Black Country History Website: Black Country History