THE CHRISTCHURCH TIMES INDEX
A list of over 153,200 surnames has been transcribed from The Christchurch Times and the associated articles are available within the Christchurch History Society Archive from microfilm copies of the newspaper for the duration of its publication from 1855 to 1918 and from 1925 to 1983.
ABOUT THE ARCHIVE
The Christchurch History Society has in excess of 20,000 items of archival material in its Archive held in The Porch Room at Christchurch Priory, and is very keen that it is used by both Members and Non-Members to provide the widest possible range of information for local enquiries and research enquiries.
The Porch Room is above the north porch of the Priory and contains a lofty chamber with a floor area of approximately 59 square metres, probably originally the muniment room.
A muniment room is a storage or display room where pertinent historical record documents, such as a title deed or a charter, by which rights or privileges are defended or maintained are stored. This seems a fitting location for the Christchurch History Society Archive.
The Society has a group of experienced volunteers who are keen to carry out research on behalf of any enquirer.
Collections of old photographs
Transcripts of Christchurch Parish Registers :
some on microfilm
Kelly’s Directories
Copies and extracts of other Directories covering
1830 to 1975
Birth, Marriage and
Death records
Birth, Marriage and
Death records
Copies of Christchurch
Tithe Map 1843
Copies of Christchurch
Tithing Books
Christchurch Voters’ Lists
covering 1834 to 1915
The Christchurch Times covering 1855 to 1983 mostly on Microfilm
Local index of The Christchurch Times covering 1855 to 1983 for Christchurch and its environs
Copies of the 1872 Ordnance Survey Maps of Christchurch : 6inch to 1 mile
Copies of other old maps
Estate Agents’ details of sales of Property
House plans
Numerous building plans from the twentieth century
Burgess Nominations from 1694 to 1824
Mayors’ Oaths from 1741 to 1847
Personal diaries and papers
THE CONTENTS OF THE CHS ARCHIVE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING
THE ARCHIVE: CHRISTCHURCH HISTORY SOCIETY
THE CHRISTCHURCH TIMES INDEX
A list of over 153,200 surnames has been transcribed from The Christchurch Times and the associated articles are available within the Christchurch History Society Archive from microfilm copies of the newspaper for the duration of its publication from 1855 to 1918 and from 1925 to 1983.