Introduction

We have a large selection of leaflets on various archive-related subjects, including an introductory leaflet to the Record Office itself. These come in A5 photocopy format.

Most of our leaflets cost 10p each, though a pack containing the complete set can be purchased for £2.00.

You can read about some of the commonly used sources held in our office by opening the pages listed below. We are still in the process of updating these guides and adding others to this list.

A List of Titles

• North Devon Record Office: Introductory Leaflet
• A User's Guide to the Searchroom (our lists, indexes, etc.)
• Army Records
• Buildings History
• Business and Industry
• Crime and Punishment
• Family History
• Farms and Farming
• Hedgerows and Rights of Way
• Parish Records
• Poor Relief
• The Pub
• Local Authorities Records
• The Records of Manors and Estates
• Maps
• Maritime History
• Medical Records
• Nonconformity History
• School Records
• Title Deeds, A Starter's Guide
• Transport and Communications
• Village History
• Enquire Within (sources you might not have thought of)
• A Handlist of Books (or how to find them)
• Researching Barnstaple (price 20p)

The subject-based leaflets each contain a brief introduction to their subject, an explanation of the kind of documents held here that can be used to study it, and the names and references of various relevant documents and collections.

Purchasing leaflets by post

Leaflets can be bought individually simply by sending cash or similar value in stamps. If you wish to pay by cheque, please note that the payee is Devon County Council. All non-sterling payments must be accompanied by a £7.00 handling fee.