Northamptonshire Record Office

With over 8 miles of shelves full of documents, maps and photographs, there really isn't anywhere better to find out more about the people, places and industries of Northamptonshire.

Discover your ancestors

Historical documents which are held in special storage conditions. Eplore parish registers, wills, and deeds to delve into the lives of your ancestors. Family history enthusiasts can utilise the archives' genealogical resources to trace their lineage.

See the past

For a visual journey through time, browse the extensive photo collection and detailed maps depicting Northamptonshire's landscape throughout the centuries.

Historic Environment Record (HER)

HER is the main source of information on archaeological sites, historic buildings and landscapes in Northamptonshire.If you'd like to know whether you live near an ancient settlement or what that strange shape in a local field might be, the HER section would be the place to go.

Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS)

Do you have an archaeological find you need identifying? The Northamptonshire Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) is part of a national scheme which allows members of the public to have their finds identified and archaeologically recorded.

Free to use

Northamptonshire Record Office is free to visit, you can view documents and ask staff how best to pursue your research. Some additional services, such as the provision of digital images, carry a small fee.