A members' organisation representing UK historic house archives

Welcome to the website of the Historic House Archivists Group. Established in 1986, the group was formed by archivists responsible for looking after the historical records of private historic family homes. There are currently more than 50 members of the group, working at a variety of Estates including Chatsworth, Blenheim Palace, Alnwick, Grosvenor, Inveraray Castle and Woburn.

News

Part of Blenheim Palace from the rood with an avenue of trees extending into the distance

Autumn Meeting 2025: Blenheim Palace

This year’s HHAG Autumn Meeting and AGM was at Blenheim Palace and from Sunday night to Tuesday afternoon it was filled with interesting conversations, different takes on sharing collections and helpful advice! On Monday morning, we arrived at the palace and began with the AGM. This is everyone’s chance to say what they would like…

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Benefits of HHAG Membership

  • Twice yearly meetings including an annual visit to a historic house
  • Opportunities to share best practice and undertake training focussed on the historic house sector
  • Access to the shared expertise and experience of more than 50 members

More information about membership can be found here.

Image used with kind permission of His Grace the Duke of Norfolk, Arundel Castle

Articles by members

Articles by HHAG Members

Latest article:

HOW TO LOSE A GARDEN AND THEN FIND IT AGAIN!

AN ACCOUNT OF THE UNCOVERING OF SUDELEY CASTLE’S TUDOR GARDEN PAST

The background

The first Tudor Garden on this site was thought to have been constructed on the orders of Thomas Seymour, brother of Henry VIII’s third wife Jane Seymour. He was created Baron Seymour of Sudeley in 1547… Read more