About: Clare O'Grady
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Celebrating Archives: The Guardian Archives
There are two sets of archives which involve the Guardian that are completely separate, with different access procedures and rules. GNM Archives The GNM Archive acquires and makes accessible the corporate records of the Guardian, as well as the papers of individuals and organisations that have made a significant impact on the history of the […]
Membership Milestone – RQG welcomes 100th full member
The Register of Qualified Genealogists, (RQG) an organisation whose mission is to improve standards of professional genealogical practice, is pleased to welcome its 100th full member since its foundation in 2016, Myko Clelland. To qualify as a full member of RQG researchers must have earned suitable postgraduate degrees or diplomas from one of three accredited […]
Celebrating archives: HSBC Archives
The HSBC archives reflect the colourful and eventful history of HSBC – the core of annual reports, minute books and accounting ledgers is supplemented by a huge variety of material which records how their staff lived and worked, and the business environments in which their customers operated. The archives include letters, photographs, cartoons, films, advertising, […]
Celebrating archives: The Warner Textile Archive
The Warner Textile Archive, located in Braintree, Essex, holds an inspiring and unique collection of more than 60,000 textiles, 10,000 paper designs, pattern books, record books, photographs and documentary material. Elegant velvets and brocades are preserved alongside vibrant printed works, all reflecting the stylistic currents of their time. The collection also casts light on the […]