Discovery Zone
In days gone by, maps of Africa had large blank areas to indicate the extent of Europeans' lack of knowledge of the interior, and most visitors to the continent never ventured far from the coast. It can be like that with archives. When undertaking research it often seems easier to stick to the source materials that we are familiar with, rather than branching off in a new direction. Here we offer a variety of ways for you to explore more of what the Archive Service has to offer.
Why not go on a voyage of discovery with us?
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An insight into his short life, his self-taught education, and innate creativity inspired by the north Staffordshire landscape.
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In January 1779 French naval vessels captured the merchant ship 'Westmorland', which was carrying a cargo of works of art, antiquities and other valuable goods. The fate of the ship and its cargo now form the subject of an exhibition at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford. Find out more ...
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The Sutherland Papers are the massive archive created by the Leveson-Gower family, Marquesses of Stafford and Dukes of Sutherland. Explore the many documents now online, covering seven centuries of history and a wide range of themes.
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Recent additions to the Archives
The archives in our care grow each year due to the consideration and co-operation of a wide range of organisations and individuals. A list of accessions for 2011 is provided below.
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Further information about accessions in previous years||||
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Could you be getting more out of your visits to the archives? Maybe your palaeographical skills need honing? Discover a variety of courses and events offered in-house by the Archive Service and online by other organisations.
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Do you have some free time? Would you like to contribute to an archive project with lasting benefits for people interested in Staffordshire's history, while also developing your own knowledge and skills? If so the Archive Service has a range of volunteer projects in progress at each of its three record offices.
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Have you ever wondered why the person next to you in the reading room is spending days working through bundles of old correspondence? Find out more about the amazing variety of research carried out by our service users.
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In 2002 the CASBAH Project undertook a national survey of sources for Black and Asian history. This source list was originally compiled for that project by the Archive Service, but it has been added to as new references have been discovered. You can help develop this further.
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Online Exhibitions and Talks
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Here we showcase examples of archive sources available for a variety of places in Staffordshire from the many collections deposited with the Archive Service and also from the printed and graphic collections of the William Salt Library, Stafford.
Twelve new places have been added in the year to March 2010 : Betley, Brereton, Cannock, Chell, Church Eaton, Farewell, Gayton, Goldenhill, Gratwich, Kingstone, Marchington and Silverdale
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The Staffordshire Views are a unique series of images of watercolours, drawings, sketches, engravings and lithographs commissioned and collected by William Salt, a London banker whose family came from Staffordshire. Discover historic views of your village.
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