Find below information on the following topics relating to archaeology, history, genealogy and geology.

Online Publications & Reference Material
Databases and Resources
Maps
Archives & Manuscripts

Online Publications & Reference Material

East Riding of Yorkshire Council - ICZM plan

East Riding Integrated Coastal Zone Management Plan providing information on archaeology and history of the East Riding. Link to ICZM plan.

Current Archaeology

A website developed alongside the 'Current Archaeology' magazine. Information is provided on archaeology, digs, discoveries and the magazine. Link to Current Archaeology.

Internet Archaeology

Internet Archaeology is an online-only peer-reviewed electronic journal. Internet Archaeology publishes the results of archaeological research, including excavation reports, analyses of large data sets along with the data itself, visualisations, programs used to analyse data, and applications of information technology. Link to Internet Archaeology.

HEIRPORT

Historic Environment Information Resources Portal (Heirport) is an online information service for the search of historic and archaeological information from the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historic Monuments of Scotland, Archaeology Data Service and the Portable Antiquities Scheme. Link to Heirport.

Archaeology Newsletters

The Humber Archaeology Partnership newsletters available online with the indexes of issues Jan 2000 to Aug 2001 outlining the main articles included in each edition. Link to newsletters.

ARCHWAY

The project brings together 18 university libraries with archaeology collections to form a national distributed collection of archaeology journals and related materials. Link to Archway.

Society of Antiquaries of London

Search engine for bibliographic references from the UK's society for archaeology. Link to catalogue.

BBC Archaeology Website

Link to BBC online website for all aspects of archaeology

Humber Wetlands Project

Link to Humber wetlands publications.

Humber Geologist

Humberside Geologist is an online journal of the Hull Geological Society. Papers on the geology and archaeology of Humberside. Link to Humber Geologist.

Wetland Archaeology & Environments Research Centre

WAERC is the new name for the Centre for Wetland Archaeology (CWA) which has operated from the Geography Department at the University of Hull for a number of years. The core activities of the CWA continue at the University of Hull, with WAERC operating as a regional, national and international centre of excellence for wetland research. Link to WAERC.

Databases and resources

Archaeology Data Service

The Archaeology Data Service (ADS) supports research, learning and teaching with high quality and dependable digital resources. It does this by preserving digital data in the long term, and by promoting and disseminating a broad range of data in archaeology. The ADS promotes good practice in the use of digital data in archaeology, it provides technical advice to the research community, and supports the deployment of digital technologies. Link to ADS.

The Archaeological Sites Index

The Archaeological Sites Index (ARCHI) is the database of more than 60,000 UK archaeological sites. When you perform a search of the database, a list of results will be returned to you enabling you to easily locate the site on the ground. Link to Archaeological Sites Index

SCRAN

SCRAN is a website providing information on history and culture. It contains over one million records from museums, galleries and archives. Link to SCRAN.

Maps

Old Maps

The site provides access to Britain's most extensive digital historical map archive. Link to Old Maps.

The Megalith Map

A resource for finding megalithic and prehistoric sites in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Link to Megalith portal.

Archives & Manuscripts

Society of Archivists

The Society exists to promote the care and preservation of archives and the better administration of archive repositories to advance the training of its members and to encourage relevant research and publication. Link to Society of Archivists.

National Council on Archives

The National Council on Archives brings together the major bodies and organisations concerned with the care, custody and use of archives and to provide a forum for the regular exchange of views between them. Link to National Council on Archives

Historical Manuscripts Commission

The Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts, generally known as the Historical Manuscripts Commission (HMC), was set up by in 1869 to enquire and report on collections of papers of value for the study of British history in private and institutional hands. In 1959 a new warrant enlarged these terms of reference to include all British historical records, wherever situated, outside the Public Records and gave it added responsibilities as a central coordinating body to promote, assist and advise on their proper preservation and storage. Link to Historical Manuscripts Commission

Public Records Office - The National Archives

The Public Record Office is the repository of the national archives for England, Wales and the United Kingdom. Link to Public Records Office.

Yorkshire Libraries & Information

Link to the Regional Library System for Yorkshire and Humber

The Council for Museums, Archives & Libraries

The Council for Museums, Archives and libraries is a strategic agency working with and for museums, archives and libraries throughout the UK. Link to council for museums.