- Bristol Museums & Archives
- Local History & Heritage
- National Resources
Explore a selection of websites related to Bristol’s museums, archives, and local heritage
Bristol Museums & Archives
Bristol Museums and Art Gallery, Historic Houses & Archives
>> Full information on all of Bristol’s Museums, Galleries & Archives (previously called the Record Office)
- Bristol Museum & Art Gallery on Facebook
>> Excellent site with lots of information about the museum - Bristol Archives
>> The home page of the Bristol Archives (previously called Records Office) - Bristol Archives on Facebook
- Bristol Archives Online Catalogue
>> This newly created facility allows one to search the archives catalogue onlineLocal History & Heritage
Local History & Heritage
- Avon Local History and Archaeology
- >> An umbrella organisation which promotes local history in the Avon area, bringing together both groups and individuals.
- Bristol Industrial Archaeological Society
>> BIAS was founded in 1967 to coordinate the research, conservation and preservation of the remains of the industrial and commercial activity in the Bristol and Bath areas. - Bristol’s Floating Harbour
>> an excellent website set up to celebrate 200 years of the Bristol Floating Harbour
National Resources
>> You can access paintings held in UK galleries on line.
- British Association of Friends of Museums
>> news from Friends groups around the UK - Know Your Place
>> Explore your Bristol neighbourhood through historic maps, images and linked information