Behind the scenes at Bristol Archives

Bristol Archives care for millions of documents – written records, photographs, maps, film and sound recordings – made by and about the people of Bristol over hundreds of years. From 12th century parchment documents to 21st century digital records, we look after these stories of Bristol and make them available for everyone to view in our searchroom. We safely store these documents in our archive strongrooms and, as part of Heritage Open Day, we are running free strongroom tours so you can find out more about the collections and the work we do to care for them.

As well as the strongroom tours, we will also have a number of other activities at B Bond on Heritage Open Day; you can visit displays in our foyer and searchroom, view footage from our moving image collection and chat to members of Bristol and Avon Family History Society who can help you with your own family history research.

Timings & Tours

Friday 19 September:

Tours run at 10.30, 11.30, 12.30, 13.30, 14.30, 15.15

Saturday 20 September:

Tours run at 10.30, 11.30, 12.30, 13.30, 14.30, 15.15

Location & directions

B Bond Warehouse, Smeaton Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS1 6XN

Directions:

For details of how to get to Bristol Archives, please see https://www.bristolmuseums.org.uk/bristol-archives/plan-your-visit/getting-here/

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking preferred

Booking conditions:

Book online at https://www.bristolmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/ to secure your place. A limited number of tickets will also be available on the day at the venue, on a first-come, first-served basis. Please arrive 5 minutes before your tour is due to start, to avoid your ticket being offered to another visitor.

Booking website:

https://www.bristolmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/

Accessibility details

The Searchroom is accessible to wheelchair users and there is a lift to the strongroom, but some areas may be difficult to navigate.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

10

Est. tour duration:

0 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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