The recently refurbished Bath Record Office will hold a drop-in day on Monday 11th September, 9am-4.30pm, with the public are invited to come and explore the revamped rooms.
Visitors will also be able to browse the Open Access book collection.
They can also visit the new Library strongroom where hundreds of historic documents and books are stored.
The archivists and Local Studies Librarian will be on hand to welcome people and show them around.
Councillor Paul Myers (Conservative Midsomer Norton Redfield) Cabinet Member for Economic and Community Regeneration, said: “The drop-in day is a great opportunity for anyone interested in researching local history or tracing their family tree to find out about the facilities on offer at Bath Record Office.
“The Record Office is a treasure trove of fascinating information about the local area, and is completely free to visit.”
Located in the Guildhall and run by Bath & North East Somerset Council, the Record Office is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
In the early days the archive contained just the Council’s own records, but since 1967 archivists have collected many thousands of documents from local businesses, families, private and public organisations, all of which tell the story of life in Bath over the centuries.
The Council’s Local Studies collection – which includes local history reference books, manuscripts, maps, photographs and other historic items – was recently combined with the archives at Bath Record Office.
At the same time, the Record Office was refurbished, with new public spaces, WiFi in the research rooms, and additional PCs, desks and book shelves.
The day will be a drop-in event, with no advance booking required. For more information, visit www.batharchives.co.uk.
