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Friends of the Record Office for Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland
Without archives we would have no comprehensible history, and without history we would have no roots or clear future direction.
H.M. Government, Archives for the 21st century (CM 7774, 2009), p. 9.
Archives record decisions, actions and memories. Archives are a unique and irreplaceable heritage passed on from one generation to another. Archives are managed from creation to preserve their value and meaning. They are authoritative sources of information underpinning accountable and transparent administrative actions. They play an essential role in the development of societies by safeguarding and contributing to individual and community memory. Open access to archives enriches our knowledge of human society, promotes democracy, protects citizens’ rights and enhances the quality of life.
Universal Declaration on Archives, 2010
The Friends of the Record Office for Leicestershire, Leicester & Rutland (ROLLR) is a charity formed in 1984 to promote and support the work of the county record office. Membership is open to all and includes people of all ages and interests. Most are local but others come from Norfolk, Worcestershire and Wales. We have even had members in Australia and Canada. The Friends is a registered charity: number 515512.
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