Cheshire Record Office - Archives Roadshow

23 July 2011
Cheshire Record Office, Duke St, Chester CH1 1RL
We invite you to bring in your documents and photographs, "Ask an Archivist" and talk to Conservators. Take a tour behind the scenes and enjoy our exhibition of Cheshire and Chester's archival treasures.

Between 10.00am and 4.00pm, at the Cheshire Record Office in Duke Street Chester, the "Archives Roadshow" will feature:

• Archivists to identify documents and provide help and advice on reading them

• Reprographics staff to demonstrate how high quality copies can be made for display and handling, to preserve the originals

• Conservators to advise on handling and storage of documents and photographs as well as offering for sale everything you need to care for your own records


Throughout the day there will be:

• Regular 30 minute "Behind the Scenes" tours. Book your slot on the day.

• An exhibition of original records including illuminated pedigrees, maps, photographs, charters and other treasures

• Family History advice on using online resources from our Research Consultant, Local Studies Adviser and Archivists. Book your slot on the day

• Talks on "Dating Victorian Photographs", "Using Newspapers for Family History" and "Preserving Digital Records"

All activities free of charge.