Canford Archive

“Archives are a site’s memory. Without archives we lack a full understanding of what forces have shaped our site. An individual with no memory is dysfunctional. An organization that lacks a sense of itself over time is equally handicapped.”  Diane Vogt-O'Connor, Chief of Conservation, Library of Congress

 Housed in the middle room of the Victoria Tower, the Archive Room contains the records of the school's activities and administration since 1923. The collection includes annual school rolls and calendars, a complete set of the school magazine the Canfordian, and many other items which reflect the daily life of the school. Also included in the archives are many photographs, some of Canford in the days before it became a school.

The Archivist, Frank Ahern, is keen to add to this collection and therefore is always happy to receive Canford memorabilia. Should you have any items relating to your time at the school that you no longer wish to keep, please either send them to Frank at the school or contact him (fta@canford.com) to make arrangements. He would also welcome reminiscences from former staff and pupils about their time at Canford and about any memorable people. If you are sending photographs it would be helpful if names could be attached where possible.

Frank works closely with the Old Canfordian Society and the Development Office. He hopes to hold occasional exhibitions of archive materials.