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Legends, legacies, laws and life in Notts since 1155
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
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Inspire’s FREE popular history event Hands on Heritage returns to Mansfield Central Library!
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
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Miner2Major and Joseph Whitaker School unveil stunning owl sculpture crafted by pupils and local artist
The Miner2Major Landscape Partnership Scheme proudly unveiled its latest sculpture at The Joseph Whitaker School last week.
Published on 8th December 2023
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Inspire gets Hands On with Heritage in 2023!
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
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Inspire’s FREE popular history event returns to Mansfield Central Library with a fresh new look: Hands On Heritage Day 2023
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
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Inspire Nottinghamshire Archives successfully retains National Accreditation
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
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Nottinghamshire Parish Registers - Now Available Online at Ancestry.co.uk
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
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Family and Local History Books to Help You Find Your Ancestors
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
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Telling the story of the county back to the twelfth century
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
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Be part of an exciting project to explore Sherwood Forest's hidden memories
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
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1939 Register Now Available on Ancestry.co.uk!
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
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Inspire Picture Archive Launched
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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Nottinghamshire Archives Collaborate on BBC Four Documentary
Nottinghamshire Archives contributed films and photos for the BBC Four documentary Pedalling Dreams: The Raleigh Story
Published on 15th March 2017
