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Online information on collections

It is now possible to do some work before you visit us.

Where are Peterborough's Archives?

Our archive A-Z guide provides details of the main archive sources relating to Peterborough.

The Kitchin Collection

The Kitchin Collection is a compilation of nostalgic black and white photographs mostly taken in and around Peterborough between c1960 and c1970 by the late Mr Ramon Kitchin. Over 700 of Mr Kitchin's photographs have now been digitised and are available to search and view via these pages.

Archive Catalogues

A complete list of the Archive collections available from the Peterborough Archives Service and downloadable versions of the main catalogues.

Downloads


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PDF file icon  Peterborough Archives Service Collecting Policy
  (12KB, 3 pages)

PDF file icon  Guidelines for depositors
  (14KB, 4 pages)

PDF file icon  Family history information sheet
  (108KB, 7 pages)

PDF file icon  Useful family history web sites
  (36KB, 1 pages)


Vivacity 

Many of Peterborough’s most popular cultural and sporting facilities are part of Vivacity, an independent, not-for-profit organisation with charitable status.

Find out more about the trust on the Vivacity website.