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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


The document(s) below appear in Adobe® Acrobat® (PDF) format. In order to view a document you will need to have Acrobat Reader installed. (Those with visual impairments may wish to investigate Access Adobe, which provides tools and information to help make PDF files more accessible). Please note that some of the files are more than 1MB in size, and could take some time to download. 

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

  Guidelines for depositors
  (14KB, 4 pages)

  Family history information sheet
  (108KB, 7 pages)

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


 

Many of Peterborough’s most popular cultural and sporting facilities are now part of something new. Vivacity.

Find out more about the new trust on the Vivacity website.