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The Aims of the Friends

Welcome! Towards the end of 2004, the group called the Friends of Somerset Archives was formed under the Chairmanship of Anne Leamon. The aim of this web-site is to encourage the development of the group in its work with Somerset Archives. The broad aims of the group include: Increase the public's knowledge of Somerset Archives, wherever they might be, and the history of the County of Somerset. Encourage the facilites afforded for the consultation of all types of Archives. Support the work of the Record Offices and other archive depositories. Engage in and help co-ordinate voluntary work to improve the availability of records and to assist with the discovery of particular records. Organise visits and develop a programme of meetings with specialist speakers.

Your support in this project is vital! Please look through the pages here and see if you can give up a little of your time to help the cause of the Archives of Somerset. No matter whether you live in the heart of the County or on the other side of the world, there will be much in which you will be able to take part. If you cannot spare the time to help with projects yourself, why not join the group and/or make a donation to sponsor work by the Friends. Click here for a membership application form. NEW New Accessions at Somerset Record Office for 2007 and 2008! - See Resources Section! Oddities Section which shows some of the strange things found in archives! Members Only Somerset Light Infantry Database for Friends members. See the Resources Section!