Windrush Day 22 June 2021
A day to celebrate how the Windrush Generation helped to create the Black British society we know today. 22 June 2021 marks the fourth national Windrush Day .
The Migration Museum
Exploring how the movement of people to and from Britain across the ages has made us who we are – as individuals and as a nation.
Family History Federation
Support for family historians worldwide with information, courses and details of how to join a local group.
Kids in museums
Museums across the UK have put together lots of activities for families in their Lockdown List.
National Library of Scotland online mapping
Access to over 200,000 digital maps covering the world - not just Scotland.
Visit Nottinghamshire - History and Heritage
Now is the time to get out and about to explore local heritage.
National Archives online events
Family activities from the National Archives are a great way for you and your children to learn and have fun. There is lots to interest adults too, including Literary Lives talks.
Mining History
Featuring a detailed history of coal mining and database of fatalities.
Shades of the workhouse
A useful family history resource all about workhouses, including inmates, buildings and staff.
The Nottinghamshire Heritage Gateway
A guide to the history of Nottinghamshire and its heritage resources, developed by the Thoroton Society.
