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Access to the web
New online exhibition
Read all about Raleigh with our new book
Access to the Web
Due to essential work on Nottinghamshire County Council ICT services, the web site will be unavailable on Sunday 7 December and Sunday 14 December. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Story posted on site: 24 November 2008
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New Online Exhibition
Nottinghamshire Archives' first virtual exhibition is now live!
Nottinghamshire's African Caribbean Heritage brings together a range of archival sources. It explores:
- The earliest references to an African Caribbean presence
- The devastating history of slavery
- The life of George Africanus, Nottingham's 'first black entrepreneur'
- Life in the twentieth century and beyond.
Explore the exhibition here.
Story posted on site: 29 September 2008
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New Raleigh Book available
 ‘Turning Back the Pages of Raleigh Cycles of Nottingham’ is the latest in the popular series of ‘Turning Back the Pages’ photographic books. The recently-launched book was compiled and researched by archives staff.
The book features a selection of photographs, catalogue and advertising material from the Raleigh Cycle archive held at Nottinghamshire Archives. It traces the history of the company from its earliest days in the 1880s to its global expansion and features such classic bikes as the Raleigh Safety, the Chopper and the BMX
The book can be purchased at £3.50 from Nottinghamshire Archives and major libraries. It can also be purchased by post by sending a cheque for £6.50 (including £3.00 for postage and packaging) payable to Nottinghamshire County Council to: Libraries, Archives and Information, Communities Department, 4th Floor, County Hall, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7QP.
Story posted on site: 25 June 2008
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