The Essex Record Office collects and preserves the written, oral and visual heritage of the County, ensuring that it remains available to both present and future generations. You can use the collections to research your family history, house history, community history and local geography.

The main Essex Record Office is in Chelmsford, there are branches at Colchester and Southend-on-Sea and Access Points at Harlow and Saffron Walden.

Further information is available via the Essex County Council website.