Inspire
Nottinghamshire Day 2025 with Inspire
Celebrate our county's rich history and culture this Nottinghamshire Day with craft workshops, exhibitions, heritage courses and more.
Published on 8th August 2025
Heritage
Nostalgia, quills, and virtual thrills: Inspire's Hands on Heritage Day success
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
Inspire's annual Hands on Heritage day returns to Mansfield Central Library
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
Heritage
King James Bible returns to Southwell Minster following repairs at Nottinghamshire Archives
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
Heritage
A new era for Nottinghamshire Archives with augmented reality technology
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
Heritage
1921 Census is now available on Ancestry.co.uk!
Delve into the past with the 1921 census, now available to access for free in Inspire buildings.
Published on 7th January 2025
Heritage
Legends, legacies, laws and life in Notts since 1155
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
Arts & Culture
Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust unveils new arrow sculpture inspired by mining and nature at Rainworth Heath Nature Reserve
Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust has proudly unveiled its new sculpture at Rainworth Heath Nature Reserve.
Published on 16th May 2023
Arts & Culture
National Lottery grant awarded for exciting heritage project set to cook up a treat
Inspire has received a National Lottery grant of £10k for an exciting heritage project set to cook up a treat!
Published on 12th November 2018
Heritage
1939 Register Now Available on Ancestry.co.uk!
Great news for family history researchers! The 1939 England and Wales Register has now been added to Ancestry.co.uk
Published on 15th May 2018
Reading & Libraries
40th Anniversary of the Opening of Mansfield Central Library
28th July marks the 40th Anniversary of the opening of Mansfield Central Library by Queen Elizabeth II
Published on 26th July 2017
