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The existence of the Aylsham Archives is largely due to Harry Proudfoot, a
former parish clerk. During his term of office he collected and preserved all
papers and documents relating or belonging to the parish. His collection has
been preserved by the Town Council and added to by subsequent archivists.
Dr. John Sapwell, the author of A History of Aylsham (1961) appears to have
been the first to organise and catalogue the material. In turn he was followed
by Ron Peabody, Tom Mollard and Derek Lyons. The present Archivist is Lloyd
Mills.
The material is mixed and includes Poor Law records relating to the town,
minute books and accounts of the Turnpike and the Aylsham Navigation, and the
earlier records and minute books of the Parish Council. In addition there is a
considerable collection of papers, photographs and documents relating to the
history of the town which have been donated by Aylsham residents and
organisations. Most of the output of members of the Local History Society is
preserved in the collection, along with the Parish Magazine and local
newspapers. The collection of photographs commissioned by the Aylsham
Association in the I970's provides a survey of several contemporary Aylsham
buildings.
As part of a wider Heritage Project the Archives now also includes the COMMA
(Community Multi-Media Archive) project and donations (or copies) of any
material relating to the history of the town is always welcome.
The Archivist is usually on duty in the Town Hall on Monday mornings from
10.00 to 12 noon for those wishing to view documents. Copies of documents and
photographs can be provided, and a list of charges is available from the
Archivist or the Town Council office.
If necessary, other times for visiting the Archives can be arranged.
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