Imp war Museum diaires

[phil1963]

Just a thought to add some grit to my book, but is it possible to turn up at the I.W.M. with a list of names for them to check to see if they have war diairies written by any of those, whose names I give them? or would I hve to have the regiment's details etc?

[seaforths]

I think they have already produced a list which I have seen online, in the past, of the names of the diaries they hold so it would be possible to check before visiting.

[Chris_Baker]

The IWM catalogue of their holdings can be searched online. See http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/search

If it is diaries/papers of men below officer rank that you are seeking, you would be advised to also check the Liddle Collection, Special Collections, Brotherton Library at the University of Leeds.

[John_Hartley]

As Chris indicates, both the IWM and Liddle collection can be searched on line. Having found documents, you can pre-order your first few (6?) with IWM and they'll be ready at your designated (pre-booked) seat. You can't pre-order Liddle collection but production of orders is very quick.

I think the National Army Museum also has a smaller collection of documents - not sure if their catalogue can be searched online.

[spof]

I think the National Army Museum also has a smaller collection of documents - not sure if their catalogue can be searched online.

Except that it is closed for redevelopment. I think the research function will be back in the autumn but the main building is closed for at least a year. Obviously, the Great War never started until 1.7.16 did it?

[phil1963]

Many thanks gents