What We Do

Our job is to locate and preserve archives and records relating to the Royal County of Berkshire and its people, and to make them available for research to all.

Part of our function is one of democratic accountability. We store the records of public authorities like councils, hospitals and courts, so that members of the public can see how decisions were made.

We also have a cultural remit. We act as an historical memory of Berkshire, enabling research for business, leisure or scholarly interests.

We were established in 1948, and are run as a joint service for the six district councils that provide local services in Berkshire.