Worcestershire Archives and Libraries

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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: [mailto:hiveadminteam@worcestershire.gov.uk 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
Dudley Libraries Archives and Local History Service Tipton Rd. Dudley, West Midlands DY1 4SQ UK Telephone: 01384 812770 Email: [mailto:archives.centre@dudley.gov.uk archives.centre@dudley.gov.uk] Website: Dudley Libraries Archives and Local History Service


 * Dudley Archives and Local History Service collects, preserves and makes available archive and local studies material relating to the Dudley borough to help the community understand the past, live the present and shape the future. The Archives and Local History Service looks after a wonderful collection that is housed in the purpose built Archives and Local History Centre in Dudley and includes records dating back to the 12th century.  Whether you’re interested in family history, house history or any other aspect of life and work in the Dudley borough, past and present, the Archives is a great place to start.

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