History in Focus - School Records

Each session will explain how to use the searchroom and online catalogue to find documents on a particular topic before talking through some examples and then giving you a chance to explore documents connected to the topic in more detail.

This session will explore school records. Find out how to trace information about individual pupils, the school building and the staff. Understand which records are closed for data protection and when these will be opened to the public. Before having a look at examples of some of these documents in a display of original records.

Refreshments included.

Pay what you can. When you book this event you will have the option to give a donation. This is optional and entirely at your discretion.

You can find our Autumn/Winter 2025/6 programme of events here