Here you can find answers to the questions we are most commonly asked about our archives and special collections.
Where can I access the archives service?
- We’re on the lower ground floor of the Davison building. See our campus map.
- If you’d like to speak to the Archivist, please call or email in advance.
- To book our reading room, see information on using the archives.
Can I have copies of documents?
- Copies of documents can be ordered through us for a fee, but only if they are not too fragile, bound volumes, or too large for our photocopier or scanner.
- If you let us know in advance, you may use your own digital camera/phone to take pictures of documents that we cannot copy for you (i.e. if they are bound volumes or above A3 size for photocopying, or A4 for digital scanning).
- Copies must always be cited with their reference numbers and acknowledgement made to RHUL Archives.
- You can find out more information about copying documents here.
I can’t visit the archives. How can I find out what I need to know?
- We can answer brief enquiries (about 30 minutes’ research time) by phone or email.
- For more in-depth research, you’ll need to pay us to do further research (you can pay via our online shop) or contact a freelance researcher.
How can I get a copy of my degree certificate?
These are not available from our archives. Please see our information on certifying letters for past students.
Can I have a transcript or a reference?
These are not available from our archives. Please see our information on certifying letters for past students.
I’m having trouble searching the catalogue
Please read our tips on searching the catalogue. If you are still unable to find something, please contact us and we’ll try to help.
I have some documents I’d like to donate
Please contact us to discuss whether the records are suitable for donation. Due to limited space, we cannot accept: duplicates or publications etc that we already have
- Anything not closely related to Royal Holloway’s history or our existing collections.
- We do not have a budget for purchasing records.
I’m interested in finding our more about Thomas Holloway’s Sanatorium, Englefield Green and Egham. Can you help?
We have some records relating to Surrey but you are advised to contact Surrey History Centre who hold the County archives. Their contact details are:
Surrey History Centre,
130 Goldsworth Road,
Woking,
Surrey GU21 6ND
Tel: 01483 518737
Email: shs@surreycc.gov.uk
I’d like to use some of your images in my exhibition / publication
Please contact us to discuss your plans. All images used must be cited correctly and acknowledged as being from Royal Holloway archives.
Contact us
Call us on +44 (0)1784 443814
Email us at archives@rhul.ac.uk
Write to us at:
College Archives and Special Collections
Davison Building
Royal Holloway, University of London
Egham
Surrey
TW20 0EX
