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Local Studies ResourcesBooks & PamphletsThese range from general histories of the County to ones covering specific topics - such as churches, farming, mining, biographies and local villages.
Some collections also include recognised series of books such as Nichols History of Leicestershire.
Other libraries around the county have special collections that reflect the individual local history of a town, such as a collection relating to Hunting held at Melton Library.
Local newspapers dating back to the nineteenth century provide a fascinating insight into how our ancestors lived, played and worked. Most older titles are stored on microfilm, and cuttings relating to important events, people and places are kept by many libraries.
Some libraries keep local community/regional newspapers and parish magazines. View lists below:
Current Newspapers (Word doc)
Historical Newspapers (Word doc)
Maps and Street DirectoriesCollections of maps include Ordnance Survey maps, railway and canal plans, street plans and shopping centre layouts, both current and historical.
Street Directories - Listed by Library and Date (Word doc)
Internet UsageFREE broadband Internet access to information on lots of useful websites, for example:
Other useful resources
Staff are available to advise on sources and explain how you can make the most of our specialist items, files and indexes. Whatever your enquiry or study please don’t hesitate to ask!
Some services may only be available in larger libraries. See Library Facilities and Locations (PDF).
The Record Office for Leicestershire, Leicester and RutlandFor more detailed research into local history contact the Record Office. Records of all kinds, including manuscripts (the archives of local government, institutions and families), maps and photographs are preserved and made available for research by the public. The Record Office also houses the local studies collection, including general works on Leicestershire and Rutland, local newspapers and periodicals, writings of local authors and sound recordings.
The Record Office for Leicestershire, Leicester & Rutland
Long Street Wigston Magna Leicester LE18 2AH Tel: 0116 257 1080 Fax: 0116 257 1120 email: recordoffice@leics.gov.uk
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