Started in 2025 and run by volunteers, the Abthorpe Historical Archive (AHA) exists to preserve the unique and irreplaceable heritage of the village of Abthorpe, to make it accessible to everyone, and to encourage engagement with Abthorpe heritage.
It currently holds over 350 original documents and photographs relating to Abthorpe and its residents dating as far back as 1650.
Click here for the full Constitution, Rules and Policies document
It currently holds over 350 original documents and photographs relating to Abthorpe and its residents dating as far back as 1650.
Click here for the full Constitution, Rules and Policies document
Access to the Archive materials
Catalogue
Download the most recent catalogue by clicking the link below. It will download as an excel spreadsheet which you will then be able to sort by using the filters, and search using the 'find' function.
The spreadsheet will be updated whenever new donations are added to the archive.
Catalogue
Download the most recent catalogue by clicking the link below. It will download as an excel spreadsheet which you will then be able to sort by using the filters, and search using the 'find' function.
The spreadsheet will be updated whenever new donations are added to the archive.
| abthorpe_archive_-_20260702.xlsx |
Viewing
The Archive will next be open on: 5th August 2026 from 2.30 - 4.00pm.
Viewings outside of the Open times are by prior arrangement.
Should you wish to view a particular item from the catalogue in person it would help if you were to let a member of the Archive group know in advance.
Contact [email protected]
All viewing are in accordance with the Constitution, Rules and Policies.
The Archive will next be open on: 5th August 2026 from 2.30 - 4.00pm.
Viewings outside of the Open times are by prior arrangement.
Should you wish to view a particular item from the catalogue in person it would help if you were to let a member of the Archive group know in advance.
Contact [email protected]
All viewing are in accordance with the Constitution, Rules and Policies.
