Need something from the archives?
send the Archive Mole.
Your expert in the archives
Having issues getting to UK archives? Need extra material for your book or research article? Want to enhance the scope of your MA or PhD thesis?
use the archive mole DOCUMENT COPYING service.
Led by an independent researcher with a PhD in History and over fifteen years of archival research experience, our Archive Mole team will:
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Visit archives, records offices and libraries anywhere in the UK on your behalf (including the National Archives and the British Library)
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Copy and send you digital photographs of the requested archival materials
If you're a student, early career researcher or lecturer/professor, you can rely on us to offer you a reliable, independent, knowledgeable and affordable service.
We also offer a range of other services tailored to your needs, including Document Review, Material Location, Proofreading, File Renaming, Transcription, and Administration.
simple, hassle-free booking
1. tell us what you need
Confirm your details and research requirements using our simple booking form.
2. we'll go and COPY it for you
You'll receive booking and payment details, and we'll head off to the archives on your behalf.
Our Document Copying service is charged at a half-day rate of £110 (reduced rate of £80 for MA/PhD students), plus the cost of any travel expenses.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
"The service provided is excellent. I was kept up to date at all times and received every item I requested without any issue."
Lee Rippon, PhD student
Flinders University, Australia
September 2022
"An absolute pleasure to work with, providing regular updates - and the quality and organisation of the images were brilliant!"
Dr Simon Peplow, Assoc. Professor
University of Warwick, UK
August 2022
"I've been able to get everything I need. Matthew is great to work with and gives A+ service! Highly recommended."
James Esposito, PhD student
Ohio State University, USA
May 2022