Archives in the United Kingdom

Archives in the United Kingdom which may be of use to scholars of Irish Studies.  Please use the links provided to make contact with the archives before planning a research trip.

The National Archives

Kew, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 4DU
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk

Contains:

Points to note:
Extended opening hours Tuesday and Thursday, closed Monday.
The National Archive can be chaotic over the summer, so make sure you have your seat, along with your documents, reserved as far in advance as possible.
There are plenty of nice B&B's in the vicinity of the Archives, but these can fill up during busy season. Alternatives can be found in West London and the Richmond area.
There is a coffee shop inside, but if you want a bit of a selection, you can walk towards Kew Gardens station where there are a few more options for eating.

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The Bodleian Library

University of Oxford
Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3BG
http://www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk

Contains:
Conservative Party Archive

Points to note:
An impressive library, but not particularly comfortable.  Infirm scholars might be advised to leave plenty of time to conduct research over a number of days.

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Churchill College Archives

University of Cambridge
Churchill College, Storey's Way, Cambridge, CB3 0DS
http://www.chu.cam.ac.uk/archives/

Contains:
Margaret Thatcher Papers
Neil Kinnock Papers
Clement Attlee Papers
Lord Carrington Papers
Sir Roger Casement Papers
Sir Henry Catherwood Papers
Sir Robin Chichester-Clark Papers
Lieutenant General Thomas Erle Papers
John Winston Spencer-Churchill Marlborough Papers
Sir Kenneth Stowe Papers
William Whitelaw Papers

Points to note:
Incredibly helpful archivists.
Relatively small library, be sure to reserve your place ahead of time.
If you are planning on looking at the Thatcher papers, also check the holdings at the National Archives.

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