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Bath Record Office will reopen from Tuesday 4 May. 

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Bath Record Office will reopen on Tuesday 4 May. Pre-booking is essential - book your appointment with us from Monday 12 April. 

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Bath Record Office: Archives and Local Studies, Guildhall, High Street, Bath, BA1 5AW

 

Email: [email protected]

 

Telephone: 01225 477421

 

 


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