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Oswestry Archives achieves national accreditation
Oswestry Town Council Archive Service has been awarded national accredited status for a second time recognising the quality of service that continues to be provided.
Accreditation is the UK quality standard that recognises good performance in all areas of archive service delivery. Once awarded, accreditation is reviewed after six years to ensure standards are being met.
Achieving accreditation shows that Oswestry Town Council Archive meets national standards for the care and conservation of its unique collections and the accessibility of archive heritage.
Based at the Guildhall in the heart of Oswestry, the archives house a fascinating collection of records that document the development of the town. The oldest document dated 1324, is a grant by the Earl of Arundel of two shops to the Burgesses of Oswestry.
The Archive Service accreditation panel was impressed by the range of outreach delivered and noted the commitment for the service from the town council and the vital support from Shropshire Archives.
Arren Roberts, Oswestry Town Council Clerk, said: “We are absolutely delighted to have earned industry accreditation again. It shows we are working to the high standards needed to safeguard our town’s heritage, which means records can be kept in Oswestry where they are easily accessible to people. Digital preservation is one area that we will be focusing on next.
“Our thanks to Shropshire Council archivist Kerry Evans who oversees our local archive service. The work we do together to promote this invaluable resource is a great example of effective partnership working.”
More here: https://www.oswestry-tc.gov.uk/community/heritage-history/oswestry-archives/
Photos: Oswestry Town Council Archives
