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About the British Records Association

The British Records Association, a charity established in 1932, exists to encourage and assist the preservation, care, use and publication of historical records. It publishes guidance leaflets as well as a newsletter and a journal (Archives) and holds an Annual Conference.  It also maintains
a Records Preservation Section, which arranges for the transfer
of historical records to suitable archive repositories.

Patron: The Most Honourable the Marquess of Salisbury, PC, DL

President: The Right Honourable The Lord of Neuberger of Abbotsbury

Hon Vice-President: Lord Mackay of Clashfern

Vice-Presidents: Prof P D A Harvey


Honorary Officers

Chairman: Mr M V Roberts

Vice-Chairman: Ms J Sheppard

Honorary Treasurer: Dr C D Wiltsher

Honorary Secretary: Mrs K Stapley

Editor of Archives: Dr R Paley

Chairman of the Records Preservation Section: Dr A Smith

Acting Editor, Archives and the User: Dr N W Alcock

Office Manager: Gill Disley