Buckinghamshire Archives, County record office in Aylesbury, England
Buckinghamshire Archives is a county record office in Aylesbury that holds extensive collections of historical documents, maps, and records. The collections are housed within the Buckinghamshire Council building on Walton Street and span materials from many different periods.
The archive was founded in 1938 and manages historical records from the region. It preserves important documents including Winslow Manor court records from 1327 and materials from the Archdeaconry of Buckingham dating back to 1483.
The collection preserves local heritage through wills, parish registers, and estate records from prominent families. Visitors can explore personal documents that reveal how people lived across centuries.
Visitors should check opening times in advance as the collections are only accessible on specific days and hours. A library card is required for access, and it is helpful to plan your visit ahead of time.
The archive offers a Virtual Searchroom service that allows researchers to examine original documents from anywhere in the world. This makes it possible to study historical materials online without traveling to the location.
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