One of the best ways to uncover elements of the past and learn more about specific historical or heritage-related topics is through archival research.
But what is archival research? There are multiple archives available for the public to access, providing the opportunity to discover important information and shed light on aspects that may have been overlooked or remained hidden away for decades.
The research process is all about diving into the information these archives contain, and finding important pieces of information related to the field you are interested in. However, archival research can be an overwhelming prospect, with numerous catalogues and categories needing to be sifted through in some circumstances.
This is why hiring Goldfinch Heritage to conduct archival research on your behalf can prove so beneficial.
As experienced freelance historical researchers, we understand archival research methodology and have developed successful archival methods.
This includes developing an archival research strategy ahead of a visit to the archives in order to optimise time and give the best chance of discovering the information you want as a client.
We have worked for building owners, organisations and academics to complete archival research, and would be very happy to discuss your requirements.
Whatever you feel archival research may be able to bring you, please do contact Goldfinch Heritage and let’s discuss your requirements today.