There are no more planned openings for 2025 but do get in touch if you would like to arrange a private visit – or keep an eye out for new dates for 2026.
If you have questions or comments in the mean time please contact us via the contact page or email chrishallarchive@gmail.com
Research Time
Research TimeIf you would like to do some research we can open the Archive by appointment. We would love to see you and help with your research into the village. Please get in touch by email or call 07913 442574 to arrange a visit.
Please ask about small group visits, talks etc.
Public Events
We hold various public events in the village during the year which often include displays on various themes. If we have events booked they will be shown on this page and details will also be posted on our Facebook page.
Keeping in touch
Contact Details
Chrishall Village Archive
The Brand Pavilion, Jigney’s Meadow
Chrishall, Royston, Herts
SG8 8QE
07913 442574
email: admin@chrishallessex.co.uk
How to find the Archive
The Archive is in Chrishall Pavilion on Jigneys Meadow. Whether you are entering the village from Chrishall Grange via the A505, or from the main Saffron Walden/Royston road, head for The Red Cow pub in the centre of the village. The Archive is situated in the Pavilion on the playing field at the back of the old school, opposite the pub.
Please park in the High Street, being careful to avoid private driveway access of course. There is a footpath at the side of the old school where you can walk through onto the playing field (“Jigneys”). You will find the Pavilion here to your right.
The collection
The collection comprises many written records from the village such as newsletters and parish council minutes. There are also copies of the census returns and older church records. There are interviews on tape and CD which we will be able to make available in due course and collections of photographs. We plan to have display boards for different topics and also some lists of collection items that you might like to browse. There will be a suggestions box too so if there are things you would like to research or see in the collection do let us know.
Booking an individual visit, a small group visit, or any other queries
If you would like to ask about opening the Archive for a specific event or you have any other queries please email us.
Other local places to visit:
Aims of Chrishall Archive Group:
- To collect, record and preserve documents, photographs and artefacts relating to the history of Chrishall and the surrounding area.
- To publish and foster an interest in and appreciation of the history of Chrishall and the surrounding area by display or lecture, in print or on the web.
- To welcome and inform residents of the history of the village and surrounding area.
- To provide regular opportunities to meet and discuss the history of the village.
