Derbyshire Record Office provides the archives and local studies services for the county, bringing Derbyshire's fascinating past to life for residents, visitors and students.
Please book in advance to use the archives collections. Read more about visiting the Record Office.
From April to June 2026, part of our roof is being replaced. The number of car parking spaces will be reduced, and we may not be able to retrieve records from stores under the roofing works. We're sorry for any problems this may cause. Please contact us before your visit to check that the records you'd like to use are available.
To keep up-to-date with what's happening, you can read the Record Office blog or follow us on social media:
Exhibitions
Take a look at our online and travelling exhibitions.
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Our collections
Explore our local studies and archive collections.
Mining the seams
Cataloguing and conserving the archives of the National Coal Board for Derbyshire.
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