We're extending the 50% off discount for our Adopt A Piece of History scheme to Thursday 14 December, so there are still two weeks left to choose that perfect gift. Our Treasures include our oldest document from 1115, a delicious Bakewell Pudding recipe from 1837, an artist's tool roll, the Eyam Parish Register, a medieval … Continue reading Adopt A Piece of History discount extended
Adopt a Piece of History
Christmas shopping made easy
Have you started shopping for presents yet? It's that time of year again when we're all racking our brains, trying to come up with something original for loved ones who already seem to have everything. To help you be super-organised, we're offering 50% off our Adopt A Piece of History scheme throughout November. That means … Continue reading Christmas shopping made easy
A Happy Adoption
We had a visit from one of our adopters recently, who adopted a parish register last year. She was thrilled to be able to handle her adopted record and commented on how lovely the certificate is and how wonderful it is to have that extra connection with her past. If you'd like to adopt … Continue reading A Happy Adoption
50 Treasures – an easier way to explore
A few weeks ago, we finished blogging about Derbyshire Record Office's "50 Treasures" series of documents, specially selected to illustrate the depth and variety of our archives and local studies material. It's a project that began back in 2012, as the record office celebrated its 50th anniversary. All 50 posts can be found by searching … Continue reading 50 Treasures – an easier way to explore
Mother’s Day Surprise!
Still looking for that perfect gift for Mother's Day? How about the parish register that shows the baptism or wedding of her ancestors? Or a map of the area she grew up in, or the admission register of the school she went to? Perhaps she loves dancing, walking, trains, cooking, gardening, sport or art? Why not have a … Continue reading Mother’s Day Surprise!
Happy Valentine’s Day
To all our visitors, either in person or online: If you love history as much as we do and would like to help us preserve Derbyshire's past for the future, then do have a look at our Adopt a Piece of History scheme.
That special Christmas present
If you're planning to surprise someone this Christmas by letting them adopt a piece of history from our collections, don't wait too long to place your order through our Adopt a Piece of History page. We guarantee delivery by 23 December for any order placed by Friday 16 December and for all orders from our list of … Continue reading That special Christmas present
Adopt a Piece of History
Would you like to help look after Derbyshire’s rich history? Through our Adopt a Piece of History scheme you can adopt any item from our collections, in the knowledge that your contribution will directly support our work to keep Derbyshire’s history safe for the future. If you’re looking for a truly unique gift, why not … Continue reading Adopt a Piece of History