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Local History Centre
The Local History Centre, situated on the Reference Floor, has a collection
of over 20,000 items, including books, pamphlets and directories relating
to the City of Dundee. An extensive collection of prints, photographs,
postcards, maps and plans is also held.
Special collections and website features include:
- An extensive collection of local newspapers and periodicals
dating from 1803.
- Photopolis - Images
of Dundee 1880-1910
- Maps and Plans
- We have a large and varied collection of maps and plans, for
Dundee and surrounding areas.
- Lamb Collection: a unique
and varied resource of 450 archive boxes of ephemera, mainly from
the latter part of the nineteenth century.
- Family History Collection, including the International
Genealogical Index for Scotland and Old Parish Registers and census
returns for Dundee and some surrounding areas.
- Browse a selection of old newspaper headlines with
Bygone News
- Routes
to Your Roots - are you interested in your family roots
in Dundee, or do you want to find out more about the fascinating
history of the area?
- dundeeroots.com
- a new site that provides information, guidance and practical
help with tracing your family history in Angus and Dundee
- Gates Project - A community-based
project, learning together through reminiscence’ focusing
on the Hilltown area of Dundee.
- Photographic Exhibitions
- Special Collections
Prints from the Centre's photographic collection may be ordered.
Photocopies may be made of most resources, subject to copyright
legislation and the condition of the material.
Groups and individuals are welcome to visit the Centre and view
material. Groups are requested to book in advance. A booking form
may be requested from the Local History Centre.
| The Local History Centre is open: |
| Monday, Tuesday, Friday |
9.30 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. |
| Wednesday |
10.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. |
| Thursday |
9.30 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. |
| Saturday |
9.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. |
Staff in the Local History Centre may be contacted
on
Tel: 01382 431550
Fax: 01382 431504
Email: local.history@dundeecity.gov.uk
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