Lancashire Record Office - Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

__________________________________________________________________________Lancashire Record Office: What’s in it for Blackburn with Darwen?Who we are and what we doLancashire Record Office is a countywide service provided by Lancashire CountyCouncil, Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council and Blackpool Borough Council.We collect, preserve, and provide access to, and promote the archival heritage ofLancashire, including Blackburn with Darwen.The Record Office holds tens of thousands of historic documents which help tellthe story of Blackburn, Darwen and Turton, and the people who lived there, fromthe medieval period up to the present day. These archives are the building blocksof history. They are records produced by and for individuals and organisations inthe course of their day to day activities and, as unique documents, are preservedbecause of their value as historic evidence. In many cases the information in thesedocuments cannot be found anywhere else.The archives are stored in acid-free boxes and folders in climatically controlledstrongrooms in the Record Office so that these unique volumes and documents arepreserved in the best conditions to ensure that they survive for future generationsto use and enjoy.The searchroom in Preston provides free public access to the archive collections.Staff help visitors to find the material they need for research and can assist inreading and interpreting the information. Staff will always try to help people whocannot visit in person to make the most of the information we hold.The conservationworkshop, where a teamworks behind the scenesto ensure that documentsare preserved in the bestpossible condition.Boxes of Blackburn boroughplans stored in one of thestrongrooms at LancashireRecord Office2