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Collections come to us in all different shapes and sizes, a few weeks ago we received some film in these little wallets. We loved that there were so many different designs.

NorthantsPast's tweet image. Collections come to us in all different shapes and sizes, a few weeks ago we received some film in these little wallets. We loved that there were so many different designs.

We hold some amazing maps here, this one gained lots of attention in the Searchroom (Map/5692). If you would like to come and explore the collections we hold, please get in touch! [email protected]

NorthantsPast's tweet image. We hold some amazing maps here, this one gained lots of attention in the Searchroom (Map/5692). 
If you would like to come and explore the collections we hold, please get in touch! archivist@westnorthants.gov.uk

One of our volunteers came across these pretty flowers, we thought we would share them with you all. Reference: M(W)/87

NorthantsPast's tweet image. One of our volunteers came across these pretty flowers, we thought we would share them with you all.
Reference: M(W)/87
NorthantsPast's tweet image. One of our volunteers came across these pretty flowers, we thought we would share them with you all.
Reference: M(W)/87
NorthantsPast's tweet image. One of our volunteers came across these pretty flowers, we thought we would share them with you all.
Reference: M(W)/87
NorthantsPast's tweet image. One of our volunteers came across these pretty flowers, we thought we would share them with you all.
Reference: M(W)/87

Post 3 of 3 Whilst searching to assist one of our Researchers, we discovered that it certainly wasn't all doom and gloom in the 1930s... Reference: P/3554

NorthantsPast's tweet image. Post 3 of 3
Whilst searching to assist one of our Researchers, we discovered that it certainly wasn't all doom and gloom in the 1930s... 

Reference: P/3554

Tweet 2 of 3 (The third instalment of these fantastic adverts will be posted on Friday) Whilst searching to assist one of our Researchers, we discovered that it certainly wasn't all doom and gloom in the 1930s... Reference: P/3554

NorthantsPast's tweet image. Tweet 2 of 3 (The third instalment of these fantastic adverts will be posted on Friday)

Whilst searching to assist one of our Researchers, we discovered that it certainly wasn't all doom and gloom in the 1930s... 

Reference: P/3554

Whilst searching to assist one of our Researchers, we discovered that it certainly wasn't all doom and gloom in the 1930s... Reference: P/3554 Keep an eye out for a few more Franklin's Hotel adverts this week.

NorthantsPast's tweet image. Whilst searching to assist one of our Researchers, we discovered that it certainly wasn't all doom and gloom in the 1930s... 

Reference: P/3554
Keep an eye out for a few more Franklin's Hotel adverts this week.

After several years without a conservator, in January we welcomed Liz Yamada to the team. Great to see documents receiving some much needed TLC. This important Northampton Workhouse plan had multiple problems: dirt, tears, old repairs, glue deposits and missing areas.

NorthantsPast's tweet image. After several years without a conservator, in January we welcomed Liz Yamada to the team. Great to see documents receiving some much needed TLC. This important Northampton Workhouse plan had multiple problems: dirt, tears, old repairs, glue deposits and missing areas.
NorthantsPast's tweet image. After several years without a conservator, in January we welcomed Liz Yamada to the team. Great to see documents receiving some much needed TLC. This important Northampton Workhouse plan had multiple problems: dirt, tears, old repairs, glue deposits and missing areas.

Proposed sick wards for Thrapston Union Workhouse, 1900. Reference: BAP/165

NorthantsPast's tweet image. Proposed sick wards for Thrapston Union Workhouse, 1900.
Reference: BAP/165
NorthantsPast's tweet image. Proposed sick wards for Thrapston Union Workhouse, 1900.
Reference: BAP/165

Rothwell poster, a reward for information on an 'evil disposed person or persons'. Reference: LF/45

NorthantsPast's tweet image. Rothwell poster, a reward for information on an 'evil disposed person or persons'.
Reference: LF/45

We have another photograph we need you help with! Can any of our followers tell us who this man is?

NorthantsPast's tweet image. We have another photograph we need you help with! Can any of our followers tell us who this man is?

'View of Northampton, looking North', 1807. Reference: Map/6383

NorthantsPast's tweet image. 'View of Northampton, looking North', 1807.
Reference: Map/6383

We have an exciting opportunity to join us! We are currently advertising for the post of Archives Assistant, please see the link below for more information #archivejob: jobs.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs/job/Archi…


This image of Finedon Hall can be found in a sketchbook that is initialled J. D. 1815. Reference: D(F)/8


This is a plan of building estate at Irthlingborough. It shows plots on Windmill Road, Park Road and Victoria Road. Dated 1899. Reference: Map/6265

NorthantsPast's tweet image. This is a plan of building estate at Irthlingborough. It shows plots on Windmill Road, Park Road and Victoria Road. Dated 1899.
Reference: Map/6265

One of our volunteers had this lovely document out on Tuesday, dated 1831. Reference: V1279.

NorthantsPast's tweet image. One of our volunteers had this lovely document out on Tuesday, dated 1831. Reference: V1279.
NorthantsPast's tweet image. One of our volunteers had this lovely document out on Tuesday, dated 1831. Reference: V1279.
NorthantsPast's tweet image. One of our volunteers had this lovely document out on Tuesday, dated 1831. Reference: V1279.

Survey of farms belonging to William Finch, Guilsborough. Surveyor: William Brasier. 1727. Reference: Map/637

NorthantsPast's tweet image. Survey of farms belonging to William Finch, Guilsborough. Surveyor: William Brasier. 1727.
Reference: Map/637
NorthantsPast's tweet image. Survey of farms belonging to William Finch, Guilsborough. Surveyor: William Brasier. 1727.
Reference: Map/637

Iron and limestone mines at Finedon, 1909. Reference: ZB/1111/2

NorthantsPast's tweet image. Iron and limestone mines at Finedon, 1909.
Reference: ZB/1111/2

Printed notice of appeal by PC for funds for bus shelters, date unknown. Reference: 110p/384

NorthantsPast's tweet image. Printed notice of appeal by PC for funds for bus shelters, date unknown.
Reference: 110p/384

Happy New Year from the Northamptonshire Archives and Heritage Service!

NorthantsPast's tweet image. Happy New Year from the Northamptonshire Archives and Heritage Service!
NorthantsPast's tweet image. Happy New Year from the Northamptonshire Archives and Heritage Service!

Happy New Year from the Northamptonshire Archives and Heritage Service!

NorthantsPast's tweet image. Happy New Year from the Northamptonshire Archives and Heritage Service!

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