We opened specially for a researcher visiting from abroad (who had to put up with boxes flying around his head as we loaded the racks!) - but well worth it when he discovered yet another document referencing our chancellor and the Communards.
Searchlight Archive at the University of Northampton
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This is the page for the Searchlight Archive collection on the extreme right and anti-fasci
The Searchlight Archive collection at the University of Northampton is a leading collection of material on the extreme right and anti-fascist movements, primarily in post-war Britain but including some material from pre-Second World War and international material as well from across the globe. Open to researchers since July 2013, the Searchlight Archives has assisted numerous researchers, PhD cand
16/08/2018
Not that we are biased about archives or anything, but we are pretty proud of the hands on experience we give students working in the archive, researching in the archive and even using our material in their lessons.
Drew Gray on Twitter “Would you like to get hands-on experience of doing historical research in archives and museums? Come and study ”
One of the best parts of the archive is getting to not just meet the great names in our field, but also some fantastic undergrad and PhD students who hopefully will be the future!
Delighted to begin to plan the arrival of the material from 's to archive. The University will be looking after and ensuring access to this fantastic collection that highlights an important - and often hidden - part of our heritage.
06/08/2018
A piece from our collections officer about the historical networks of the radical right in and around Northamptonshire and why they remain important. Researched using material from the archive.
Fair Observer on Twitter “What does a motorway have to do with anything? https://t.co/boWK5tDobp”
Delay in play! About 1/3 done, the remainder will be done Monday. Hopefully it will be cooler - because our current storage room is warm.
Move day is finally here!
31/07/2018
The main University archive does have a number of copies of that book - I have read it trying to find out the origins of the aviary!
Paula Bowles on Twitter “A real coup for , ahead of the move to our VC, reflects on new beginnings https://t.co/95391ORXZS ”
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