Name: How to use and contribute to Medway Archives
Start: 2026-03-18T18:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-03-18T19:30:00+00:00
Location: Medway Archives

A free workshop for anyone looking to learn how to use and contribute to Medway Archives as part of a heritage project.
About this Event

New to working with an archive? Looking to research local history as part of a heritage project, but not sure where to start? Want to ensure materials you collect meet archival standards? This session is for you!

About the workshop

This practical workshop will guide you through the essentials of using Medway Archives effectively—from understanding what an archive is and how you can use archival sources, to creating and submitting materials that meet archival standards.

Learn how to collate content, navigate rules and regulations, and ensure your contributions are preserved for future generations.

Please note

A staff member at Medway Archives Centre uses an assistance dog. Please make us aware if you have a dog allergy or phobia.

Access
We are committed to ensuring our events are as accessible as possible. If you have access requirements, please email us at [email protected].

About the Medway Heritage Place programme

In November 2023, The National Lottery Heritage Fund named Medway as one of 9 places who will benefit from £200 million of investment as part of their 'Heritage Places' initiative. The initiative responds to local need and opportunity, supporting places to use heritage to build pride in place, inspire local communities and power regeneration. Find out more about the Medway Heritage Place programme here.

The Medway Heritage Place programme is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we are able to bring Medway’s stories to life in new ways for new audiences.

Other sessions
We are running a series of free skills development workshops throughout 2025 and 2026. More workshops will be announed throughout the year. Explore the full programme of Medway Heritage Place skills development sessions here.

The workshops have been developed based on topics suggested by Medway’s heritage community. If you have an idea for a workshop, please email us at [email protected].