Leonie provides an overview of her role at the library, describing how an inquiry from botanist George Forrest's granddaughter led her to a career in Archiving. We learn about the contents of the archive including correspondence from collectors, field books, manuscripts, David Douglas' telescope, plant models, illustrations, artwork, dance programs, the glass plate photo collection, and the hidden history of women working in the garden.

Formed in 1818, The Institution of Civil Engineers archive holds a large and distinctive collection of books, photographs, and manuscripts relating to the construction industry, both past, and present, with the earliest book (a copy of the Trevis' Book on Architecture) dating back to the 15th century.

With over 4,000 members, The Chislehurst Society is one of the largest civic societies in the UK and is active in preserving and recording the heritage of the local area. Joanna Friel has been the Chairman of the society since 2018 and her absolute passion for the local area and its heritage is apparent in what is a lively, fascinating and extremely enjoyable insight into the local area and its history.

Lindsay Ould became Borough Archivist at Croydon after a career change from IT later in life that saw her go to university at the same time as her kids. Lindsay talks about the archives building a sense of place for the diverse communities in her native Croydon. She explains how her previous experience as a researcher helps her understand the needs of users and how engagement with users from different Croydon communities informs the archives work.

Sophia Tobin is a Deputy Librarian at the Goldsmiths Company, one of The City of London Livery Companies. Sophia explains the role of the Company in the modern world, the role of the library within the organization, who uses the library, and discusses the kind of work she is involved in on a daily basis

Sam Bartle is The Archivist for Digital Preservation & Engagement at East Riding Archives. Based at The Treasure House in Beverley, the archive has documents dating back to 1129 and is one of only four local authorities that hold Registries of Deeds (a precursor to the Land Registry) dating back to 1703.

Anne Locker covers a wide range of subjects including the challenges faced in globalizing an unusually varied archive. She describes the role the archive has played in the push for diversity and in highlighting the work of female engineers down the years.

Ruth MacLeod is Data Curator and Archivist working with research teams and academics, as well as looking after the University’s historic collections. Ruth discusses relationships with the local community, the opportunities for raising the archive’s profile that a new location will provide, and documenting current student voices for the future.

Founded in 1754 by William Shipley, The Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, more commonly known as the Royal Society of Arts (RSA) is a society committed to finding practical solutions to social challenges. Notable past fellows include Charles Dickens, Benjamin Franklin, Stephen Hawking, Karl Marx, Adam Smith, Nelson Mandela, David Attenborough, William Hogarth, John Diefenbaker, and Tim Berners-Lee.