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Bath Record Office is open on Tuesday to Friday, by appointment only, 10am-1pm or 2pm-5pm (4.30pm Friday)

 

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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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