Woodhorn Records Office

[sallysmum]

I went to Woodhorn this weekend and found it marvellous.  There are millions of film readers.  I think one of the best features is that you don't have to save up all your change for photocopies.  It is a trust system whereby you collect your copies as you go along then take them to the desk where they are stamped (on the back) regarding copyright then you pay for them on mass -- you can even use credit card if needs be. 

Sallysmum

[chris40]

theres just so much to look at, you never know what to look at first, i had look at great great great grandfathers will when i was there on saturday,
what names and places are you looking up Janet?

chris

[chris40]

hi sallys mum,
i ordered a photo from archives , and picked it up the following week when i was there, i thought i would of had to pay when i ordered it, but they said to just pay when i picked it up , as they dont do the photos on the same day, am really pleased with the photo as i dont think the buildings are there anymore.
chris

[newbigginlass]

Is the records building the old Woodhorn church or is it a new one and are we talking Woodhorn near Newbiggin-by-sea ? i was christened in the church back in 1952. Altho' i'm newbigginlass it's a long time since i lived there
Grace

[kooky]

The Record office is in a new building called 'The Cutter', built on the site where the old colliery buildings, and the old Woodhorn Museum are.

[shazzi_b]

Hi there

Did anyone happen to ask about using laptops?  Ive been once and people were using them, and now that Im working from one, it would be much easier to take it along!  I seem to remember the assistant said something about virus checkers?

thanks

[Gen List Lass]

I visit Woodhorn every weekend and take my laptop with me.

I was asked how old my laptop is, apparently if its over a year old it needs an electric safety check sticker on it, supplied by an electrician. (I cant see you need one IF you are working solely off your laptops battery.)

You can even use your laptop beside the film/fiche readers if you jiggle the machines around slightly. Plenty plugs everywhere.

Gen

[belfordian]

You can use your laptop at Woodhorn but you need to register it with them when you first take it there. Also I expect you would need to have a PAT certificate for it to prove it is safe to use.

Val