About the Alnmouth History Project
The Alnmouth History Project is an initiative to digitise and index a variety of historical and history-related documents relating to the Alnmouth area and to publish them on a long-lived website for public access.
The project began with the F. Bettess Collection at Hindmarsh Hall and is extending to include collections from other organisations and individuals across the parish of Alnmouth.
Objectives
- Develop a methodology for identifying, capturing, and digitising relevant content
- Publish it on a public website including links to related material stored elsewhere
- Create an organisational management structure to ensure its longevity
- Produce a template for use by other geographical organisations
- Arrange the archival or disposal of hard-copy material
Scope
The project considers items that are of general historical interest and relevant within the boundary of Alnmouth Parish Council, including activities of residents, businesses, organisations, and visitors. Materials include photographs, videos, sound recordings, and texts.
The Archive
The archive currently comprises 467 catalogued items across 2 collections, including books, photographs, manuscripts, maps, drawings, typescripts, and other documentary materials.
Archive at a Glance
Total items: 467
Collections: 2
Material types: 12
Archive locations: 2
Metadata Standards
This catalogue follows recognised archival standards for long-term preservation and interoperability.
View StandardsThe Catalogue
Each item in the archive has been described with internationally recognised archival metadata standards (Dublin Core and ISAD(G)), making the collections discoverable and interoperable with other heritage collections.
Methodology
We have documented our approach so that other organisations can replicate this project for their own area.
View MethodologyHindmarsh Hall
Hindmarsh Hall is a community venue in Alnmouth, Northumberland, serving as the primary custodian of the archive collections. The hall hosts a range of community events and activities and provides access to the archive for researchers and the public.
Visit Hindmarsh Hall Website