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Heritage
The bible, which received treatment at Nottinghamshire Archives, was returned to Southwell Minster on Tuesday 4 February. Repairs included a new spine to replace the damaged binding, reattachment of the book's boards, and reverse calf leather replacement.
Published on 25th March 2025
Heritage
This March Nottinghamshire Archives will offer a chance to get closer to Nottinghamshire’s history than ever before, thanks to augmented reality (AR) technology made possible by funding from Nottingham City Council on behalf of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Published on 25th February 2025
Heritage
Delve into the past with the 1921 census, now available to access for free in Inspire buildings.
Published on 7th January 2025
Heritage
Notts Day might just be one day a year, but Nottinghamshire Archives has over 317,200 days and over four million documents of Nottinghamshire history!
Published on 19th August 2024
Heritage
It’s hands-on history for all at Inspire’s special annual heritage day at Mansfield Central Library on Saturday 18 May, 10am – 2pm.
Published on 9th May 2024
Heritage
The Miner2Major Landscape Partnership Scheme proudly unveiled its latest sculpture at The Joseph Whitaker School last week.
Published on 8th December 2023
Heritage
Saturday 12 May saw Mansfield Central Library taken over by free and fun activities and attractions for Hands On Heritage Day 2023.
Published on 24th May 2023
Heritage
It’s hands-on history for all at Inspire’s special annual heritage day at Mansfield Central Library on Saturday 13 May, 10am – 2pm.
Published on 2nd May 2023
Heritage
The service was first awarded National Accreditation in 2017 and has received the news that the award has been retained six years later, as part of the Archive Service Accreditation’s second review.
Published on 29th March 2023
Heritage
This Nottinghamshire Day, we are delighted to announce that Nottinghamshire Parish Registers are now available to view online at Ancestry.co.uk.
Published on 25th August 2022
Heritage
Want to learn more about your family and local history this Local and Community History Month? Check out our recommendations for books to get you going!
Published on 25th April 2022
Heritage
Nottinghamshire Archives, delivered by Inspire on behalf of the County Council, tells the story of Nottinghamshire and Nottingham from the twelfth century with the oldest document dating back to 1155.
Published on 20th December 2021
Heritage
Nottingham-based community theatre company Excavate are starting work on the creation of a series of audio walks that will tell a new story of the culture, identity and history of the Sherwood Forest area.
Published on 27th July 2021
Heritage
Great news for family history researchers! The 1939 England and Wales Register has now been added to Ancestry.co.uk
Published on 15th May 2018
Heritage
The Inspire Picture Archive was launched yesterday, which will make it easy to browse and download thousands of historical images of Nottinghamshire.
Published on 8th May 2017
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