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Heritage
The annual celebration returns to Mansfield Central Library on Saturday 16 May. Now in its thirteenth year at Mansfield Central Library, the event brings together heritage groups and organisations from across Nottinghamshire for a day of free activities celebrating the county’s rich history.
Published on 14th May 2026
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From 1st April opening times at Nottinghamshire Archives will change as part of plans to digitally transform the service in response to an increasing demand for more digital and online resources.
Published on 10th March 2026
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Join Inspire as we bring Ashfield's history to life and explore and reimagine images of the past
Published on 3rd March 2026
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Nottinghamshire Archives are delighted to announce they have been awarded funding from the Discover! Creative Careers programme .
Published on 20th November 2025
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Hands on Heritage Day returned to Mansfield Central Library on Saturday 17 May, drawing a total of 650 history lovers, families, and curious minds for a vibrant celebration of Nottinghamshire’s past
Published on 21st May 2025
Heritage
It’s hands-on history for all at Inspire’s annual heritage celebration, returning to Mansfield Central Library on Saturday 17 May, 10am – 2pm. This will be the 12th year that Mansfield Central Library has hosted the event, and promises a range of activities & attractions for all the family to enjoy.
Published on 13th May 2025
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The bible, which received treatment at Nottinghamshire Archives, was returned to Southwell Minster on Tuesday 4 February. Repairs included a new spine to replace the damaged binding, reattachment of the book's boards, and reverse calf leather replacement.
Published on 25th March 2025
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This March Nottinghamshire Archives will offer a chance to get closer to Nottinghamshire’s history than ever before, thanks to augmented reality (AR) technology made possible by funding from Nottingham City Council on behalf of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Published on 25th February 2025
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Delve into the past with the 1921 census, now available to access for free in Inspire buildings.
Published on 7th January 2025
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Notts Day might just be one day a year, but Nottinghamshire Archives has over 317,200 days and over four million documents of Nottinghamshire history!
Published on 19th August 2024
Heritage
It’s hands-on history for all at Inspire’s special annual heritage day at Mansfield Central Library on Saturday 18 May, 10am – 2pm.
Published on 9th May 2024
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The Miner2Major Landscape Partnership Scheme proudly unveiled its latest sculpture at The Joseph Whitaker School last week.
Published on 8th December 2023
Heritage
Saturday 12 May saw Mansfield Central Library taken over by free and fun activities and attractions for Hands On Heritage Day 2023.
Published on 24th May 2023
Heritage
It’s hands-on history for all at Inspire’s special annual heritage day at Mansfield Central Library on Saturday 13 May, 10am – 2pm.
Published on 2nd May 2023
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The service was first awarded National Accreditation in 2017 and has received the news that the award has been retained six years later, as part of the Archive Service Accreditation’s second review.
Published on 29th March 2023
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