The Duke and Duchess of York (the future King George VI and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother) at the grand opening of what is now The University of Northampton, Avenue Campus.
The University of Northampton Archive was officially opened in September 2010 and houses the historical records of the institution. These records date back to 11th March 1867 when a free public lecture on science and art was held in Northampton Town Hall. As a result of its popularity evening classes in electricity and magnetism were started in October of the same year and the journey to today's University of Northampton began.
As well as the collections relating to the University and its predecessors the archive contains several smaller collections that are relevant to the teaching activities and research interests of our staff and students.
Address: Phil Oakman, University Archivist, The University of Northampton, Park Campus, Boughton Green Road, Northampton, NN2 7AL
Telephone: 01604 892823 or 01604 893503
Email: phil.oakman@northampton.ac.uk Web: www.northampton.ac.uk/info/200208/library/1013/the-university-of-northampton-archive/
