Archives Away!

Our school archive, which houses a rich collection of material spanning multiple historical periods of both local and wider significance, is actively shared with the community in a variety of ways. The school archivist leads regular guided tours—both general and tailored—for community groups, and provides themed 'loan boxes' containing artefacts and information on specific periods (e.g. Roman, Iron Age) for use in primary schools. The Archives also welcomes research enquiries from individuals and organisations, free of charge, averaging around 20 per month.

Aims

Charterhouse seeks to share its collection of historical items with the wider community, contribute to history education in local primary schools and beyond, showcase the beauty and history of its campus, and support independent as well as organisational research through its collection of archives.

Resources

The team is led by our school archivist, who is supported by other expert staff. Guided tours require access to school facilities for members of the public, thereby impacting on security and grounds staff as well.

Pupil Involvement

Charterhouse pupils support and use the archives in a variety of ways, including for their own history projects, and supporting the archivist in her work.

Frequency

Research enquiries - 20 per month (average).

Boxes - as requested by primary schools

Guided tours - regularly.