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Dorset History Centre
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Dorset History Centre (Archives)
... a thousand years, a million stories
Dorset History Centre is the archives service and local studies library for Bournemouth, Christchurch, Dorset and Poole.
We house Dorset's local archives - from council records to personal collections.
Visiting us
See our opening times, how to get to us, parking information and what to expect when you visit.
Search our catalogue
Descriptions of records we hold on the history of people and places in Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole.
Doing your research
Information about our enquiry, research and copying services plus tips for your research.
Collections
We care for and provide access to thousands of archive collections.
Caring for the collections
Our conservation and preservation activities ensure the longevity of the collections.
Projects
Find out about current and past projects that enhance access to our collections.
Education and learning
Resource packs and information on the records we hold related to curriculum topics.
Community group visits
We offer tailored sessions on how to use the history centre and research projects.
Lecture room hire
Find out about the facilities and cost of hiring our lecture room.
Get involved
Deposit records, volunteer with us or find support for your project.
Accessibility
We want to make sure everyone can benefit from our services.
About us
We are dedicated to preserving, sharing and celebrating the rich heritage of Dorset.
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Dorset History Centre
Email:
archives@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Tel:
01305 250550
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