This is the notice I put on my Facebook Group for Suffolk last month, and also the new web site URL -
www.suffolkarchives.co.ukUpdate on the new Heritage Centre for Suffolk 'The Hold' August 2016
By now you will have heard about the wonderful proposed new heritage centre, 'The Hold' which has received initial support from the Heritage Lottery Fund. This support includes development funding of GBP538,100 to help Suffolk County Council progress plans and apply for a full grant of GBP 10.3m at a later date.
Located on the north campus of University of Suffolk, (University Campus Suffolk - UCS) the new facility will house the bulk of Suffolk's archives and a range of archaeological records. As well as providing teaching and research space fit for the 21st Century, it will also form a unique visitor attraction and an important cultural resource for the community.
Working in close partnership with the university as it gains independence, 'The Hold' will not only transform the Record Office's ability to care for and showcase our county's records, but also to promote them and give access to a broader audience.
The project will drive a new way for the Record Office to extend and deliver its outreach work; a county-wide activity programme called "Mapping Suffolk's Stories" will see Record Office staff and UCS work alongside community groups and schools, engaging them with Suffolk's rich heritage in new and exciting ways.
Meanwhile, 'The Hold' should open its doors in time for the 900th anniversary of our oldest document - in late 2019.
Added August 25th, 2016 PHB