Information for searchroom visitors: searchroom closure for lift replacement spring/summer 2013; special media collections unavailable
- New: The Parliamentary Archives' public searchroom will be closed for several months during spring/summer 2013, to allow for replacement of the lift in the Victoria Tower repository. The closure is likely to be for four months. Dates have not yet been finalised, but we are currently not taking any searchroom bookings between 1 April - 31 October 2013. Please see more information and Frequently Asked Questions.
- From September 2012 – April 2013, essential repository work in the Parliamentary Archives means that certain special media collections are stored offsite and not available for consultation. The collections affected are those with references starting: AV, APT, BIE (audio-visual material only), MIC, PIC/N/FAR, PIC/PO, PIC/OP, PRL and PUD. In some cases surrogates may be available. Please contact the Archives for more information.
- Please note all visitors to the Parliamentary Archives searchroom are required to book in advance and carry photographic identification.
Annual Review 2011-2012
Parliamentary Archives Annual Review 2011-2012
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Parliamentary Archives on 'Who Do You Think You Are?'
Did you see us on 'Who Do You Think You Are?' recently? Celia Imrie came and traced her ancestor William Lord Russell in our records.
Victoria Tower Treasures from the Parliamentary Archives
To mark the 150th anniversary of the Victoria Tower, the Archives has highlighted 150 treasures from amongst the three million historic records of both Houses of Parliament in a new publication.
Available online from the Parliamentary Bookshop or in person from the Parliamentary Bookshop (tel: 020 7219 3890) or the Parliamentary Archives searchroom. Price £12.99.
Read a blog review of Victoria Tower Treasures
