I’d be interested to hear from those who have commissioned new strongrooms how long it took the rooms to dry out and reach the required environmental standards before archives could be placed in them. We’re planning poured concrete construction for our three new strongrooms and do not intend to employ any air conditioning. Any other related advice gratefully received.

Many thanks,

Heather

Heather Forbes

Head of Archives Service

Gloucestershire Archives, Clarence Row, Alvin Street, Gloucester GL1 3DW

Tel: 01452 425299; email [log in to unmask]

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