Our new Archive and Archaeology website is now live

16th May 2013

Since Worcestershire Record Office and Worcestershire Historic Environment and Archaeology Service combined to become Worcestershire Archive and Archaeology Service we have been working to create a website which reflects the joint nature of our service. The website is now live and available for you visit at: www.worcestershire.gov.uk/waas

We’d love to hear your feedback on the new site. Leave us a comment here on the blog or email us at archive@worcestershire.gov.uk

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