Welcome to LANCAT

Our catalogue contains descriptions of over 1.7 million documents from within our collections. To find out more:

• do a keyword search by using the Search field above
• browse through collections by clicking the Reference Number in individual search results
• use Advanced Search if you want to add limits to your search 
• look in the Showcase for examples of other collections held at Lancashire Archives

Found something you want to see or hear? Here are your options:

• Visit Us gives information about coming to Lancashire Archives
• Order a copy tells you how to request a copy
• Enquiries and research explains how to have someone research on your behalf

You can always contact Lancashire Archives if you cannot find a reference to what you are looking for and think it is something we may have.

LANCAT also contains information about the collections of sound recordings previously at the North West Sound Archive which have been transferred to Lancashire Archives.

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