Service Description: The Record Office preserves historical documents relating to the Isle of Wight and makes them available to the public for research. Our material spans the 12th - 21st centuries, and includes records of parish churches, estates, families, businesses, schools and local government.
Also known as:- Archives, County Record Office, Family History on the Isle of Wight, House History on the Isle of Wight, Records & Archives
Answer: You should bring pencils, rubber, paper, notes detailing any previous research, reference numbers for documents previously consulted which need further investigation, money for photocopies, and identification if you wish to obtain a C.A.R.N ticket. Note: a C.A.R.N. ticket is a County Archive Research Network ticket. It is free, valid for 4 years, and provides access to any record office that belongs to the Research Network. Some proof of identification is required to obtain the ticket (eg. driving licence, utility bill) - Related Link