The History & Heritage Handbook is the most comprehensive guide of its kind available, with almost 3500 places and organisations - in England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man - listed across more than 500 pages. Use it to: ¿ find thousands of heritage sites to visit on holiday or for day trips ¿ research your family history: includes details of county record offices and family history societies ¿ learn about special archives in museums and libraries across the UK, ideal for researching local, social or military history. Each entry provides contact details and a brief description, often giving specific information about specialist collections. The perfect companion for heritage tourists and history researchers alike.