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as what to take to a records office durham will be my first time thanks lorraine x

Full details of what, whom and where you intend searching. Notepad. Pencil Magnifying glass.

Have you found this page? http://www.durham.gov.uk/recordoffice/usp.nsf/pws/durham+record+office+-+durham+record+office+homepage It does say <<It is essential to make an appointment before you visit.>> If you follow the Our Facilities link... << What to Bring With You Please place all your personal possessions in one of the lockers provided. Only loose sheets of paper and pencils are allowed into the Search Room. Notepads, plastic wallets and folders are not allowed in the Search Room. You will need: * A Pencil Pens are not allowed because of the risk of damage to documents. Pencils can be bought in the Search Room (price 40 pence). * Loose Paper For security reasons you can bring only loose papers into the Search Room. Ring binders, folders, notepads are NOT permitted. There are lockers available in which to store personal belongings. * Small Change The Office has a self-service microfilm reader-printer. Each copy costs 40 pence and it is advisable to bring a large amount of small change with you. The reader-printer takes all coins, except 1 pence pieces. * Background Information for your Research As we do not allow any ring binders or notepads in the Search Room, it is advisable to organise your information into an appropriate format before you visit the Office. Please ensure that you have read our full list of Search Room Rules before you come along. >> It would be worth finding out whether they allow digital photography. Some do, some don't - or it depends on which records. Christine

thanks brian and christine lorraine xx