Modern Records Centre

The archives in the Modern Records Centre relate principally to industrial relations. They include the historical records of trade unions, friendly societies, employers’ associations and a variety of political organisations and pressure groups. Amongst others, they are the official home to the archives of the Trades Union Congress, the Transport and General Workers Union and the Confederation of British Industry. The centre also holds the BP (British Petroleum) company archive. Many prominent trade unionists have deposited their personal papers at the centre. A number of Research Guides including ‘Are you looking for an ancestor?’ as well as publications for sale can be found at the website.