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1749 map of Buckinghamshire.

Centre for Buckinghamshire Studies 

We are the County Archives and Local Studies Library for Buckinghamshire. We offer a range of resources to support research in family, local and house history in the county. We aim to acquire and preserve archival and research materials relating to the historic county of Buckinghamshire and promote their use and enjoyment to serve cultural, educational, recreational and administrative needs of present and future generations.

County Hall, Walton Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 1UU
Archives: 01296 382587 Text Relay 18001 01296 382587
Email: archives@buckscc.gov.uk
Local Studies: 01296 382250 Text Relay 18001 01296 382250
Email: localstudies@buckscc.gov.uk

Local studies library.

Visit us

Information on how to get here, our opening hours, how to book a seat, computer or microfilm readerĀ and what to bring with you when you visit.

The Thames at Marlow.

Make an enquiry

Contact us with an enquiry about our holdings, request a copy orĀ discuss depositing records with us.

Will of Thomas Whyte, 1555.

Online resources

Search our online databases including Buckinghamshire wills, Victorian prisoners and trade directories.

Deeds with seals.

Research guides

Information guides on the use of our records for your local and family history research.

View in one of our strongrooms.

Our collections

Find out about the range of records held by the archives and the information available in our local studies section.

Pupils attending a workshop on the Tudors

Resources for schools

We offer a range of workshops for schools and have a number of sources that pupils can use with history and geography projects.