AAAHS Guide to Online Resources for Archaeology and Local History
There is now a vast array of online resources for archaeology and local history. In fact, there is so much that it can be hard to know where to start. Below are links to what we think are some of the most useful webpages and resources, with a brief summary of what each contains.
All the sites listed are essentially free to access, although in some cases you will have to pay for additional services or access to some materials
Resources created by AAAHS
The Abingdon Buildings & People section of the Abingdon Town Council website now has almost 150 articles on Abingdon's historic buildings, streets and places, and notable Abingdon people. Articles are continually being added. The Abingdon Buildings & People group would welcome new members [link/e-mail?
The AAAHS online interactive map of Abingdon archaeology and historic buildings. Information can be displayed by period and type of discovery, and viewed over different maps bases, including historic maps.
History of Ock Street in Abingdon. An archive of material from the AAAHS ‘Ock Street Remembered’ exhibition held in 2006.
If you are an AAAHS member, then you can join the private AAAHS Facebook Group.
We also have a public Facebook Page.
Additional resources available are:
- Abingdon related web-based resources
- Related societies in and around Abingdon
- County and regional societies
- National organisations
- Searchable databases covering archaeology and historic buildings
- Publications
- Maps and aerial photographs
- Local History Records