To help slow the spread of COVID-19, the Centre for Buckinghamshire Studies will be closed until further notice
If you have enquiries about our collections you can still get in touch with enquiries via archives@buckscc.gov.uk and 01296 382587.
Coronavirus: support and information
Local information on coronavirus including service changes, business support and how to get help.Centre for Buckinghamshire Studies charges
The Centre for Buckinghamshire Studies makes a charge for some services provided. All cheques should be drawn in sterling and made payable to Buckinghamshire Council. For further information, contact us.
Copying charges
All including VAT; overseas charges vary slightly, please enquire with the Centre for further details
| Type of copy | Price |
|---|---|
| Photocopies of items in Local Studies and Archive search-rooms | 20p per sheet A4 £1 for a colour copy 40p per sheet A3 £1.50 for a colour copy |
| Photocopies of documents produced from the Archive strong-rooms | £1 per sheet A4 £1.50 for a colour copy £1.50 per sheet A3 £2 for a colour copy |
| Photocopy of a will (regardless of length) |
£10 within 10 working days £15 next working day |
| Photocopy of marriage licence records |
£10 within 10 working days £15 next working day |
| Print-outs from microfilm |
Self-service: 50p per sheet Supplied by post: £15 next working day |
| Print-outs from computer | 20p per sheet (b/w) £1 per sheet (colour) |
| Minimum charge for copies sent by post (including vehicle licensing copies) | £10 + p&p |
| Minimum charge for copies sent by post to not-for-profit organisations | £15 + p&p |
| Minimum charge for business copies sent by post | £25 + p&p |
| Certified copies per certification | £25 + p&p |
| Photographic handling charge | £7.50 |
| Charge for using a camera in the search-rooms | £7.50 per day £30 per calendar month £90 per calendar year |
| Charge for use of BookEye scanner in Archives | £7.50 per day |
| Postage and packaging costs | Up to five items £2.50 Up to ten items £5 More than ten items £10 |
Digital copying charges
| Type of digital copy | Price |
|---|---|
| Colour image, up to A3, 300dpi, supplied as PDF file by email (up to 10mb) | £10, then 3.50 for subsequent images |
| As above, supplied on CD | £10 + £2 per CD, plus p&p |
|
Orders requiring staff search and prep time (such as large orders, large maps or other documents, and orders requiring searching through documents) |
£36 per hour, plus image charge |
| Minimum charge for copies supplied | £10 |
Research charges
| Research item | Price |
|---|---|
| Search fee | £36 per hour |
| Search fee for commercial purposes (including legal research, etc.) | £72 per hour |
| Look ups in parish registers, electoral rolls etc. | £10 |
Reproduction and publication fees
For permission to reproduce an item in an exhibition or publication, please contact us for further details.
Certified copies of documents
| Type of certificate | Price |
|---|---|
| Certified copies | £25 per certification + p&p |
| Marriage certificates (post-1837) | £9.25 + p&p |
| Baptism certificates (post-1813) | £13 + p&p |
Licensing for re-use
| Type of license |
Price |
|---|---|
| Printed and digital media (print run under 1,000) |
£24 per image, UK only £45 per image, worldwide £6 per image, not-for-profit |
| Printed and digital media (print run 1001-5000) |
£45 per image, UK only £100 per image, worldwide £12 per image, not-for-profit |
| Printed and digital media (print run 5001+) |
£60 per image, UK only £120 per image, worldwide £18 per image, not-for-profit |
| Website - commercial | £60 per image, per year |
| Website - not-for-profit | £1.20 per image |
| Display in exhibitions where an admission fee is charged | £60 per image |
| Stills images for use in TV/film | £60 per image |
| Filming at CBS charge | £36 per hour |
| Advertising or other commercial use | £500 per image |
Lecture fees
| Type of fee | Price |
|---|---|
| By staff and group visits to the Centre for Buckinghamshire Studies | £72 per lecture/group, plus expenses |
| Specifically developed for a group | £180 per lecture, plus expenses |
| Palaeography classes (including provision of photocopies) | £90 plus expenses |
Items for sale
| Type of item | Price |
|---|---|
| Pencils | 30p each |
| USB pen | £6 each |
| Tea and coffee | 50p per cup |