Access to Archives (A2A) - A2A is the English strand of the UK archives network. The database contains catalogues giving detailed descriptions of archives held all over England outside the National Archives. The A2A database currently contains nearly 5.4 million catalogue entries from 328 record offices and other repositories. Web Address: http://www.a2a.org.uk/
AIM25 - AIM25 is a major project to provide electronic access to collection level descriptions of the archives of over fifty higher education institutions and learned societies within the greater London area. This site contains summary descriptions of the contents of thousands of different archive collections. Searching the descriptions will give you a good idea about whether the archives described are likely to be of interest to you. Web Address: http://www.aim25.ac.uk/
ALM London - ALM London is the strategic development agency for London 's archives, libraries and museums. This website is a resource for all those working in and with archives, libraries and museums. Web Address: http://www.lmal.org.uk/
Archives Hub - The Archives Hub is a national gateway to descriptions of archives in UK universities and colleges. Web Address: http://www.archiveshub.ac.uk/
Archives Online (ARCHON) - The ARCHON Directory includes contact details for record repositories in the United Kingdom and also for institutions elsewhere in the world which have substantial collections of manuscripts noted under the indexes to the National Register of Archives. Web Address: http://www.archon.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archon/
British Records Association (BRA) - Founded in 1932, the British Records Association aims to encourage and assist with the preservation, care use and publication of historical records Web Address: http://www.britishrecordsassociation.org.uk/
Centre for Metropolitan History - Established in 1988, in collaboration with the Museum of London and other organisations, the Centre for Metropolitan History fulfils a long-standing need in London . It promotes the study and wide appreciation of London 's character and development from its beginnings to the present day, and is concerned to set the history of London in the wider context provided by knowledge of other metropolises Web Address: http://www.history.ac.uk/cmh/cmh.main.html
Institute of Historical Research - Based at Senate House, the Institute of Historical Research forms part of the University of London . And undertakes a broad range of historical based research, Web Address: http://www.history.ac.uk/
MLA: Museums Libraries and Archives Council - The Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA) is the national development agency working for and on behalf of museums, libraries and archives and advising government on policy and priorities for the sector. Web Address: http://www.mla.gov.uk/index.asp
National Council of Archives (NCA) - Web Address: http://www.ncaonline.org.uk/
National Register of Archives - The National Council on Archives was established in 1988 to bring together the major bodies and organisations, including service providers, users, depositors and policy makers, across the UK concerned with archives and their use. It aims to develop consensus on matters of mutual concern and provide an authoritative common voice for the archival community. Web Address: http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/
The British Library - The national deposit library for the United Kingdom . The British Library receives a copy of every publication produced in the UK and Ireland . The coillection includes 150 million items which require over 650 km of shelves, and grow 12km every year. Web Address: http://www.bl.uk/
The National Archives (TNA) - The National Archives was formed in April 2003 by the bringing together of the Public Record Office at Kew and the Historic Manuscripts Commission (HMC). TNA now has one of the largest archival collections in the world. Spanning 1000 years of British history. Web Address: http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/
The Society of Archivists - The professional body for Archivists. The Society exists to promote the care and preservation of archives and the better administration of archive repositories to advance the training of its members and to encourage relevant research and publication. Web Address: http://www.archives.org.uk/
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