The ARC - Girlguiding Norfolk’s Archive Resource Centre
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Archived: 2026-04-23 15:42
The ARC - Girlguiding Norfolk’s Archive Resource Centre
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Image credit: Caroline Thurston
Explore
Step into the ARC and you’re in a very special place – home to the only publicly accessible collection of Girlguiding items in the UK. We have well over 30,000 items which help us trace the history of guiding from its beginnings in 1910 to the present day.
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Discover
Delve into 100+ years of guiding history and discover a whole world of hands-on heritage at the ARC. Find out how the ARC can help with unit meetings, school projects or academic research – check out our challenge badges or watch our videos on YouTube.
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Get involved
The ARC is for everyone – it’s an exciting and evolving project with a big emphasis on hands-on heritage. There are so many opportunities to get involved from helping with fundraising, doing work experience, cataloguing the collection, sewing, photography or simply making the tea.
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Find out more about Girlguiding's history
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What can the ARC do for my group?
What can you provide for my unit?
We can lead a session for your girls, such as Time Traveller Rainbows or Wartime Guides, at the ARC or at your unit (in Norfolk). We also have activities you can download.
Find out more!
How much does it cost?
For all our current charges, including unit sessions at the ARC, at your meeting place or online, download our ARC hire charges on our
bookings page
How do I book a session?
Please download our booking procedure and contact our archivist before making a booking to discuss your requirements. All the forms you need are on our
bookings page
Do you have any questions for us?
Contact us
Click to find out more
Image credit: Caroline Thurston
Explore
Step into the ARC and you’re in a very special place – home to the only publicly accessible collection of Girlguiding items in the UK. We have well over 30,000 items which help us trace the history of guiding from its beginnings in 1910 to the present day.
View more
Discover
Delve into 100+ years of guiding history and discover a whole world of hands-on heritage at the ARC. Find out how the ARC can help with unit meetings, school projects or academic research – check out our challenge badges or watch our videos on YouTube.
View more
Get involved
The ARC is for everyone – it’s an exciting and evolving project with a big emphasis on hands-on heritage. There are so many opportunities to get involved from helping with fundraising, doing work experience, cataloguing the collection, sewing, photography or simply making the tea.
View more
Find out more about Girlguiding's history
Find out more
What can the ARC do for my group?
What can you provide for my unit?
We can lead a session for your girls, such as Time Traveller Rainbows or Wartime Guides, at the ARC or at your unit (in Norfolk). We also have activities you can download.
Find out more!
How much does it cost?
For all our current charges, including unit sessions at the ARC, at your meeting place or online, download our ARC hire charges on our
bookings page
How do I book a session?
Please download our booking procedure and contact our archivist before making a booking to discuss your requirements. All the forms you need are on our
bookings page
Do you have any questions for us?
Contact us