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From Walk in Safes to Nuclear Bunkers....

Posted by: Blog Administrator on Feb 15, 2011

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A year into my one and a half year contract I am responsible for locating and collecting the files and papers produced by the District Councils. Spanning a period from 1974 to 2009 this means some of the files are 35 years old. Unsure what to expect, it has and continues to be a very rewarding role meeting lots of people in a great many roles and locations, who are all passionate about preserving the history of the county.

 North Wiltshire District Council Minute Books

                                                                     North Wiltshire District Council Minute Books

Why start collecting now?




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The Role of the Modern Records Officer

Posted by: Blog Administrator on Jun 4, 2009

Hello, my name is Clare and I'm the Modern Records Officer at the History centre. My job is to collect together all of the records of the four District councils that have been combined with the County council to make the new Wiltshire Council.

Although the majority of the records I am dealing with are from after 1974 (when the District Councils were set up), whilst trawling through the boxes and filing cabinets I also sometimes find earlier items.

burgage tenants 1820 2 

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