Worcester Archive Source Project 

The Worcester City Archive contains five hundred years of documents relating to all aspects of Worcester. Between 2008 and 2012 the Heritage Lottery Fund funded dedicated staff to produce an online catalogue, exhibitions and educational resources.

Our project partners were the University of Worcester, Worcester City Council, and the City and County Archaeology Services.

The Worcester Archive Source Project will formally end on 31st March, 2012.  The Worcester City Collection is now fully catalogued and available to search in our online catalogue, which can be accessed via the following link: www.worcestershire.gov.uk/CalmView

Please look out for forthcoming events which celebrate the Worcester City Collection, to be hosted at our new home in The Hive, Sawmill Lane, Worcester.

Upcoming Event - Medieval Worcester, Walking the City Boundary Come with us on a walk around the route of the old boundary of Worcester, as described in a 1497 document. Wednesday 28th March 2012, 10am and 2pm. Free!  Download the Medieval Worcester poster for full details  (231 KB)

About the collection  Find out more about one of the largest and most significant collections in the Record Office.

Project Diaries  Find out about our current special and community projects.

Education Resources  We are developing skills packs and research workshops for schools, teachers and adult learners, covering a variety of subjects – not just history!

Collection Highlights  Have a peek at some of the most exciting and important documents discovered as the project progresses.

Glossary  Can’t tell your freemen from your frankpledge? Find help here.

Worcester City History  A brief look at some of the notable people, places and events in the city over the last 500 years.

Project Partners  See who our project partners were.

Any further queries which cannot be addressed on these web pages, to be sent to: recordoffice@worcestershire.gov.uk