Archives

Here you can explore the hundreds of community archives listed on this site. You can also find archives on our interactive map. If you can’t see a particular archive listed, please add it to the directory.

Latest archives

These are the most recent archives to have been added to the directory.

Blackdown Archives
The Blackdown Archives is created by the Hemyock History and Archives Association in Devon.
Mildmay Club
Originally known as the Mildmay Radical Club, the Mildmay Club first opened its doors in 1888 at 36 Newington Green ...
Paganel Primary School Archive
The first and only ARCHON registered repository archive in a state primary school started in 2012, documenting the school and its community since the school opened in 1938.
Newbold Verdon Parish Archive
Collection of archives relating to Newbold Verdon, Newbold Heath and its parish, within the County of Leicestershire.
Archives of IT
Archives of IT (AIT) is an expanding online resource of media and interviews from leading people associated with the UK IT and Telecommunications industry
Hampstead Garden Suburb Archives Trust
Collection relating to the history of Hampstead Garden Suburb in North West London, from the beginning of the 20th century to the present.

Featured archives

These are the winning archives in the 2022 Community Archives awards.

Duration of copyright: a flowchart
How long does copyright last? This accessible flowchart from the National Archives is ideal for quick reference.
Scattery Island Heritage Group
The Scattery Island Heritage Group (SIHG) came into being in 2012 with a view to preserving, honouring and sharing the rich and varied heritage of Scattery Island. The current Scattery Island Heritage group is partly derived from Kilrush Community Development (KCDL).
Workie Ticket Theatre CIC
Tyneside-based Workie Ticket Theatre CIC is a female-led theatre company that aims to amplify unheard voices by creating projects to work with disadvantaged groups and use drama as a tool to engage the socially isolated whilst exploring issues that affect their lives.
The Liberties Weavers Dublin
The Liberties Weavers is a voluntary community group dedicated to breathing new life into the 1000 years of history, weaving and textile production in the Liberties, in the centre of Dublin.