Who we are
Our collections are managed by a small team of researchers whose role is to catalogue and preserve the collections, to improve and refine our archiving systems, and to facilitate access to the holdings, many of which are housed in our dedicated archive room. We have a variety of interested visitors ranging from researchers to artists to members of the public who have fond memories of Insole Court from their own past.
The collections maintain a symbiotic relationship with our researchers. In addition to our main collection we have a reference collection consisting of documents accumulated by the researchers during their investigations. Researchers also enjoy the use of our dedicated archive room to further their studies. The group meets here regularly to share their new discoveries leading to future avenues of examination.
With the generous support of the Trust and the Friends of Insole Court we have been able to begin our journey of conservation and organisation, however we have a long road ahead of us. We rely on funding from members of the public and like-minded organisations. Any help is very greatly appreciated.
What we have
Insole Court has undergone many regenerations since building work first began on it in 1855, and we possess extensive material relating to the compulsory purchase order in 1932 and subsequent development of Insole Court under the ownership of the council. We also have a large collection documenting the fight to save Insole Court and return it to the community.
Our collection includes:
- maps
- plans
- photographs and films
- digital files
- sound recordings
- minutes
- letters
- newsletters
- newspaper cuttings
- postcards
For any queries about our research or holdings please get in touch at the email below. Alternatively, if you have any information about or memories of Insole Court, or would like to support our work please contact us at [email protected].
Visiting the collection
You are most welcome to visit the Insole Court Collection, but please note that appointments are essential.
Please contact us in advance at [email protected] with as much detail as possible of your area of interest so that we may forward your enquiry to the appropriate member of the team. We will then be able to help you discover whether we have anything that could be of use to you and prepare any such materials in advance.
Opening hours
Insole Court Mansion is open between 10am and 4pm daily. Our Collections Team is happy to meet with you within these hours upon prior arrangement.
To get in touch with us please email [email protected]. We would love to hear from you.
Finding the archive
We are based in the Mansion at Insole Court. On your arrival the Staff and Volunteers will be able to assist you.
Donations
Insole Court Collection is run mainly through the hard work of Volunteers. We rely heavily on the generosity of interested individuals and like-minded organisations. If you would like to make a donation to help us continue our work preserving and caring for Insole Court’s history and to help us make the collection even more accessible to visitors and researchers alike, please get in touch with us at [email protected].
Ymweld â'r casgliad
Mae croeso i chi ymweld â chasgliad Cwrt Insole, ond cofiwch fod apwyntiadau yn hanfodol. Cysylltwch â ni ymlaen llaw yn [email protected] gyda chymaint o fanylion â phosibl o'ch maes diddordeb fel y gallwn anfon eich ymholiad ymlaen at yr aelod priodol o'r tîm. Byddwn wedyn yn gallu eich helpu i ddarganfod a oes unrhyw beth gyda ni a allai fod o ddefnydd i chi a pharatoi unrhyw ddeunyddiau o'r fath ymlaen llaw.
Oriau agor
Mae plasty Cwrt Insole ar agor rhwng 10yb a 4yp bob dydd. Mae ein tîm casgliadau yn hapus i gwrdd â chi o fewn yr oriau hyn ar drefniant ymlaen llaw. Er mwyn cysylltu â ni, anfonwch e-bost at arc[email protected] Byddem wrth ein boddau yn clywed gennych.
Dod o hyd i'r archif
Rydym yn gweithio yn y plasty. Pan gyrhaeddwch, bydd y staff a'r gwirfoddolwyr yn gallu eich cynorthwyo.
Rhoddion
Mae casgliad Cwrt Insole yn cael ei redeg yn bennaf drwy waith caled gwirfoddolwyr. Rydym yn dibynnu'n helaeth ar haelioni unigolion a sefydliadau o'r un anian sydd â diddordeb. Os hoffech wneud rhodd i'n helpu i barhau â'n gwaith o gadw a gofalu am hanes Insole Court ac i'n helpu i wneud y casgliad hyd yn oed yn fwy hygyrch i ymwelwyr ac ymchwilwyr fel ei gilydd, cysylltwch â ni yn [email protected]