Archive collections
Find and use archive material for your research or teaching activities
Archives at the Hull History Centre
The Hull History Centre (HHC) is home to thousands of unique physical archive collections, which are managed by Hull University Archives and Hull City Archives & Local Studies Library.
Visitor information
For opening times, visitor information, and other practical information, please visit the Hull History Centre’s website.
Teaching support
Our archivists are available to deliver in-course archival skills sessions and tours of the Hull History Centre. Guidance on incorporating archives into your learning and teaching activities.
Useful skills guides
Guides to help your research at the Hull History Centre or on open-access online archives.
The basics of archival material
This guide describes some of the ways you might incorporate archives into your own course and module development.
Finding archives
Advice for anyone wanting to locate archival material for a research project
A guide to common record types
Guide to understanding common types of archive documents: diaries, land deeds, wills, etc
How to find online primary sources
How to find online primary sources in the Library, the HHC, or via open-access online archives
Archival skills
Skills required to work with archives, including: archaic terms and spelling, historical dates, language, and transcription
Transfer records to the archives
Do you have records relating to the history of the University? Please see our guidance on transferring records to the University Archives.