Researching the collection and archive
Researching the archive
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery and Abington Park Museum hold a wide range of associated archive and documentation resources. We welcome access to these resources through research visits, viewings and correspondence. We welcome collection and archive enquiries for research by academics, students, universities and institutions, family researchers and individuals. We will not be able to answer Art collection enquiries from 1 November 2021 until 1 January 2023 and history enquiries from 4 April until 1 July 2022 due to staff capacity.
We will not be able to answer Art collection enquiries from 1 November 2021 until 1 January 2023 and history enquiries from 4 November until 1 July 2022 due to staff capacity.
Archive resources
We care for archive resources associated with the shoe collection, Northamptonshire Yeomanry collection and the Northamptonshire Regiment collection.
Research or enquire about the archives
Shoe archive
If you have an enquiry regarding researching shoes and shoemaking ancestors have a look at our guidance on the history of footwear and the history of shoemaking.
The history of Northampton shoemaking
If you have an enquiry regarding researching concealed shoes have a look at our guidance on concealed shoes.
Northamptonshire Yeomanry archive
This consists of photos, official documents, personal diaries and papers. This is held at the Northamptonshire Record Office.
Research the Northamptonshire Yeomanry archive
If you have an enquiry regarding researching family members in the Northamptonshire Yeomanry have a look at our guidance.
Guidance on researching your military ancestors
Northamptonshire Regimental archive
This consists of photos, official documents, personal diaries and papers. These archives can be accessed by appointment.
Research the Northamptonshire Regimental archive
If you have an enquiry regarding researching family members in the Northamptonshire Regiment have a look at our guidance.
Guidance on researching your military ancestors
How to book a research visit or make an enquiry
Visits are by appointment only. We will not be able to answer Art collection enquiries from 1 November 2021 until 1 January 2023 and history enquiries from 4 April until 1 July 2022 due to staff capacity.
Book a visit or research or enquire about the collections
You will be able to view a specified selection of archive relevant to your own interest. There will be a limit on the number of items you can see at any one appointment.