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Strongroom tours at Bristol Archives

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

  • 07 Sep 2024
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

On the 30th anniversary of Heritage Open Days, come and explore Bristol Archives and celebrate our 100th birthday as we open for our annual peak behind the scenes.

Bristol Archives is home to millions (no exaggeration) of documents – written records, photographs, maps, films 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 the stories of the city and make them available for everyone to view in our searchroom.

Once a year we open our strongrooms to free tours so you can find out more about our work and collections. As well as tours we'll also have a number of other activities at B Bond on Saturday 7 September: you can visit our searchroom and foyer exhibitions which will be celebrating our 100th birthday, view footage from our extensive film collections or chat to members of the Bristol & Avon Family History Society who can help you with your family history research.

Please note that our searchroom will not be open for research on the day.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 07 September:
1000-1530

Location & directions

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

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Parking is available at The Create Centre carpark (Parking permits available on arrival)

Additional information

Bags, coats, bottles of liquids, pens etc. must not be taken into the strongrooms or searchroom. Visitors bringing any of these items into the building will be asked to put them in the free lockers in the foyer.

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