Next opening
Saturday 1st August, 2-5pm – Come and Play! Old fashioned games and cream teas.
How to find the Archive
The Archive is in The Brand Pavilion on Jigneys Meadow.
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. 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.
Contact Details
Chrishall Village Archive
The Brand Pavilion, Jigney’s Meadow
Chrishall, Royston, Herts
SG8 8QE
07913 442574
email: chrishallarchive@gmail.com
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. If 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.
Other local places to visit:
Ridgewell Air Museum
Fowlmere Air Museum
Ashdon Village Museum
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.