This site provides free access to reliable local history materials, produced by academics and volunteers. Photographs, paintings, drawings, maps, text, transcribed documents and audio files are organised thematically. Find them by clicking on a Theme title or by using the Items tab to filter the material to suit your interests. Or just click on a Theme icon or group of icons (the red VCH logo) to find Items in your locality.

The material on this site was researched as part of the Victoria County History and its HLF-funded England's Past for Everyone project. Site created and edited by staff of the Institute of Historical Research, University of London.