Coventry Archives is a records archive and local history centre for the city of Coventry, England. It is housed in Herbert Art Gallery and Museum and is one of 4 institutions owned by the Culture Coventry Trust, the other three being Herbert Art Gallery and Museum, the Lunt Roman Fort and the Coventry Transport Museum.[1]
![]() The Coventry Archives from the covered court of Herbert Art Gallery and Museum. | |
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Established | 2008 |
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Location | Jordan Well, Coventry, England |
Type | Archives |
Curator | Victoria Northridge |
Owner | Culture Coventry |
Public transit access | Pool Meadow bus station |
Website | www |
History edit
The Archives was set up in 2008 during the refurbishment of Herbert Art Gallery and Museum, and was designed by Demco Interiors.[2] It was set up to combine the former Coventry Archives and Local Studies Library.[3]
In September 2018, the Coventry Archives underwent a name and brand change it was renamed after the old 'Coventry History Centre'.
Collections edit
The History Centre houses archive collections ranging from medieval times to the present day.[4] Collections are available as:[5]
- Oral history recordings
- Maps
- Plans
- Printed books and pamphlets
References edit
- ^ "The Herbert". Herbert Art Gallery and Museum. Archived from the original on 31 May 2012. Retrieved 6 April 2012.
- ^ "Coventry History Centre". Demco interiors. Archived from the original on 19 October 2015. Retrieved 6 April 2012.
- ^ "Coventry FHS - News Page". Coventry Family History Society. Retrieved 6 April 2012.
- ^ "History Centre". Coventry City Council. Retrieved 6 April 2012.
- ^ Dayle Crutchlow (9 January 2008). "Herbert showcase to open...slowly". Coventry Telegraph. Coventry Evening Telegraph. Archived from the original on 21 February 2013. Retrieved 23 April 2012.