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title: Blog - Advice and insight into all things digitisation & archives | Paul Marks (4)
description: Latest news about UK digitisation & archives projects, expert advice on digitising, and insight from frontline information professionals. (4)
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- [Digitisation](https://www.townswebarchiving.com/digitisation/) 
    - [Bound Volume Collections](https://www.townswebarchiving.com/digitisation/bound-volume-collections/)
    - Registers, guard books, journals, diaries and more
    - [Archive Collections](https://www.townswebarchiving.com/digitisation/archive-collections/)
    - From index cards, maps, posters and reports to letters
    - [Photograph Collections](https://www.townswebarchiving.com/digitisation/photograph-collections/)
    - All 35mm slides, glass plates, transparencies & photos
    - [Film Collections](https://www.townswebarchiving.com/digitisation/film-collections/)
    - Including aperture cards, microfilm and microfiche
    - [Audio Visual Collections](https://www.townswebarchiving.com/digitisation/audio-visual-collections/)
    - From Betamax, compact audio cassette and CD to VHS
    - [3-Dimensional Collections](https://www.townswebarchiving.com/digitisation/3-dimensional-collections/)
    - Including 3D and 2D object photography and VR tours
- [Data Capture](https://www.townswebarchiving.com/datacapture/) 
    - [Audio Visual Transcription](https://www.townswebarchiving.com/datacapture/audio-transcription/)
    - Make audio searchable by transcribing content to text
    - [Handwritten Text Recognition](https://www.townswebarchiving.com/datacapture/handwritten-text-recognition-htr/)
    - Make handwritten text searchable through automatic text recognition
    - [Optical Character Recognition](https://www.townswebarchiving.com/ocr-scanning-service/)
    - Make typed text searchable with accurate data capture
    - [Data Entry](https://www.townswebarchiving.com/datacapture/data-entry/)
    - Make ambiguous records fully searchable with data entry
    - [Handwritten Transcription](https://www.townswebarchiving.com/metadata-transcription-service/)
    - Make handwritten text searchable through transcription
- [Publishing](https://www.townswebarchiving.com/publishing/) 
    - [Digital Collections](https://www.townswebarchiving.com/archive-management-software/pastview/welcome-to-pastview)
    - Manage, publish and share digital collections online
    - [Digital Records](https://www.townswebarchiving.com/archive-management-software/chronicle-cemetery-management/)
    - Reimagine the digital management of cemetery records
    - [Virtual Tours](https://www.townswebarchiving.com/virtual-reality-tour/)
    - Bring internal spaces to life digitally with a VR Tour
- [Industry](https://www.townswebarchiving.com/industry/) 
    - [Academic](https://www.townswebarchiving.com/industry/academic/)
    - Futureproof education with digitally enabling online resources
    - [Bereavement Services](https://www.townswebarchiving.com/industry/bereavement/)
    - Counter operational costs with digital control and management
    - [Business and Corporate](https://www.townswebarchiving.com/industry/business-and-corporate/)
    - Protect brand value & discover the power of digital management
    - [Cultural Heritage](https://www.townswebarchiving.com/industry/cultural-heritage/)
    - Harness the value of collections with financial autonomy
    - [Public Sector](https://www.townswebarchiving.com/industry/public-sector/)
    - Combat damage and loss with robust digital duplicates
    - [Military](https://www.townswebarchiving.com/industry/military/)
    - Respectfully and globally mark significant figures and conflicts
- [About](https://www.townswebarchiving.com/about) 
    - [Our Vision & Mission](https://www.townswebarchiving.com/about-us#vision-mission)
    - Supporting collections to thrive in the digital landscape
    - [Our Values](https://www.townswebarchiving.com/about-us#values)
    - Integrity, Empathy and Truth – Our commitment to you
    - [Meet The Team](https://www.townswebarchiving.com/about-us#team)
    - Dedication with a personal touch – names and faces!
    - [Careers](https://www.townswebarchiving.com/recruitment/)
    - Passionate about culture and heritage? Join the team!
    - [TWA Digitisation Grant History](https://www.townswebarchiving.com/digitisation-funding-grant/grant-history/)
    - From our very first winners to our latest success stories
    - [Partners](https://www.townswebarchiving.com/partners)
    - Trusted organisations offering associated services
- [Our Work](https://www.townswebarchiving.com/our-work)
- [Blog](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/)
- [Contact](https://www.townswebarchiving.com/contact/)

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- [Digitisation](https://www.townswebarchiving.com/digitisation/) 
    - [Bound Volume Collections](https://www.townswebarchiving.com/digitisation/bound-volume-collections/)
    - Registers, guard books, journals, diaries and more
    - [Archive Collections](https://www.townswebarchiving.com/digitisation/archive-collections/)
    - From index cards, maps, posters and reports to letters
    - [Photograph Collections](https://www.townswebarchiving.com/digitisation/photograph-collections/)
    - All 35mm slides, glass plates, transparencies & photos
    - [Film Collections](https://www.townswebarchiving.com/digitisation/film-collections/)
    - Including aperture cards, microfilm and microfiche
    - [Audio Visual Collections](https://www.townswebarchiving.com/digitisation/audio-visual-collections/)
    - From Betamax, compact audio cassette and CD to VHS
    - [3-Dimensional Collections](https://www.townswebarchiving.com/digitisation/3-dimensional-collections/)
    - Including 3D and 2D object photography and VR tours
- [Data Capture](https://www.townswebarchiving.com/datacapture/) 
    - [Audio Visual Transcription](https://www.townswebarchiving.com/datacapture/audio-transcription/)
    - Make audio searchable by transcribing content to text
    - [Handwritten Text Recognition](https://www.townswebarchiving.com/datacapture/handwritten-text-recognition-htr/)
    - Make handwritten text searchable through automatic text recognition
    - [Optical Character Recognition](https://www.townswebarchiving.com/ocr-scanning-service/)
    - Make typed text searchable with accurate data capture
    - [Data Entry](https://www.townswebarchiving.com/datacapture/data-entry/)
    - Make ambiguous records fully searchable with data entry
    - [Handwritten Transcription](https://www.townswebarchiving.com/metadata-transcription-service/)
    - Make handwritten text searchable through transcription
- [Publishing](https://www.townswebarchiving.com/publishing/) 
    - [Digital Collections](https://www.townswebarchiving.com/archive-management-software/pastview/welcome-to-pastview)
    - Manage, publish and share digital collections online
    - [Digital Records](https://www.townswebarchiving.com/archive-management-software/chronicle-cemetery-management/)
    - Reimagine the digital management of cemetery records
    - [Virtual Tours](https://www.townswebarchiving.com/virtual-reality-tour/)
    - Bring internal spaces to life digitally with a VR Tour
- [Industry](https://www.townswebarchiving.com/industry/) 
    - [Academic](https://www.townswebarchiving.com/industry/academic/)
    - Futureproof education with digitally enabling online resources
    - [Bereavement Services](https://www.townswebarchiving.com/industry/bereavement/)
    - Counter operational costs with digital control and management
    - [Business and Corporate](https://www.townswebarchiving.com/industry/business-and-corporate/)
    - Protect brand value & discover the power of digital management
    - [Cultural Heritage](https://www.townswebarchiving.com/industry/cultural-heritage/)
    - Harness the value of collections with financial autonomy
    - [Public Sector](https://www.townswebarchiving.com/industry/public-sector/)
    - Combat damage and loss with robust digital duplicates
    - [Military](https://www.townswebarchiving.com/industry/military/)
    - Respectfully and globally mark significant figures and conflicts
- [About](https://www.townswebarchiving.com/about) 
    - [Our Vision & Mission](https://www.townswebarchiving.com/about-us#vision-mission)
    - Supporting collections to thrive in the digital landscape
    - [Our Values](https://www.townswebarchiving.com/about-us#values)
    - Integrity, Empathy and Truth – Our commitment to you
    - [Meet The Team](https://www.townswebarchiving.com/about-us#team)
    - Dedication with a personal touch – names and faces!
    - [Careers](https://www.townswebarchiving.com/recruitment/)
    - Passionate about culture and heritage? Join the team!
    - [TWA Digitisation Grant History](https://www.townswebarchiving.com/digitisation-funding-grant/grant-history/)
    - From our very first winners to our latest success stories
    - [Partners](https://www.townswebarchiving.com/partners)
    - Trusted organisations offering associated services
- [Our Work](https://www.townswebarchiving.com/our-work)
- [Blog](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/)
- [Contact](https://www.townswebarchiving.com/contact/)

## Where to get started

Are you planning your next digitisation project, or are you just after some inspiration? Well, you’re in the right place!

 

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<https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/tag/how-to-digitise>

<https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/tag/how-to-digitise>[How To Digitise Guides](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/how-to-digitise) <https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/how-to-digitise>

[Digitisation Tools](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/tag/digitisation-tool) <https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/tag/digitisation-tool>

[Customer Stories](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/tag/case-study) <https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/tag/events>

[TWA Digitisation Grant News](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/tag/twa-digitisation-grant) <https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/tag/twa-digitisation-grant>

[Digital Access & Discovery](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/pastview) <https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/pastview>

# Blog

## Paul Marks

![Paul Marks](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/hubfs/PaulM_Normal_1.jpg)

### Recent Posts

[![RCS](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/hubfs/RCS.jpg)](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/royal-college-of-surgeons-england-digitisation)

## [Shining a Light on Hidden Histories, with the Royal College of Surgeons of England](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/royal-college-of-surgeons-england-digitisation)

| April 9th, 2025 |
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In 2024, a TownsWeb Archiving grant award enabled the Royal College of Surgeons of England to digitise 3 significant documents. We spoke with them to discuss the project and the importance of digital accessibility.

[Read the Article](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/royal-college-of-surgeons-england-digitisation)

[![Celebrate company milestone anniversaries](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/hubfs/Celebrate%20company%20milestone%20anniversaries.jpg)](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/celebrate-company-milestone-anniversaries)

## [Leveraging Brand Heritage for Unforgettable Milestone Anniversaries](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/celebrate-company-milestone-anniversaries)

| April 9th, 2025 |
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Your organisation may hold a treasure trove of historical materials that capture key moments from your past. But without the means to digitise, view, or share these materials, their potential remains locked away.

[Read the Article](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/celebrate-company-milestone-anniversaries)

[![ArchivalOne - Press Release](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/hubfs/TWA%20Social%20Media%20Post%20(5).jpg)](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/archivalone-press-release)

## [ArchivalOne (USA Partnership) Press Release](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/archivalone-press-release)

| March 27th, 2025 |
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ArchivalOne (USA Partnership) Press Release:HAI, NOS and PastView form "ArchivalOne" – a first-of-its-kind joint venture in complex historical preservation and publishing covering North America.

[Read the Article](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/archivalone-press-release)

[![Oliver Squires - Work Experience - thumbnail](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/hubfs/Oliver%20Squires%20-%20Work%20Experience%20-%20thumbnail.jpg)](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/oliver-squires-work-experience-day-2025)

## [Work Experience Day at TownsWeb, with Stamford College Student Oliver Squires](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/oliver-squires-work-experience-day-2025)

| March 27th, 2025 |
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Oliver Squires, a 17-year-old A-Level student from Stamford College joined us for a one-day Work Experience placement.

[Read the Article](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/oliver-squires-work-experience-day-2025)

[![On-Site vs Off-site digitisation - BLOG THUMBNAIL](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/hubfs/On-Site%20vs%20Off-site%20digitisation%20-%20BLOG%20THUMBNAIL.png)](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/on-site-vs-off-site-digitisation)

## [On-Site or Off-Site Digitisation: Which Option Works Best for You?](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/on-site-vs-off-site-digitisation)

| March 5th, 2025 |
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In this article, we explore the difference between our on-site and off-site digitisation process, to help you determine the best approach for your archival collections.

[Read the Article](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/on-site-vs-off-site-digitisation)

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## [TownsWeb Volunteer Day: Tree Grafting at East Carlton Country Park](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/volunteer_tree_grafting_east_carlton_park)

| February 28th, 2025 |
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Our team returned to East Carlton Country Park for a rewarding day of volunteer tree grafting and planting.

[Read the Article](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/volunteer_tree_grafting_east_carlton_park)

[![2024 RECAP](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/hubfs/TownsWeb%20CEO%20Cycles%20Portugal%20for%20Age%20UK%20Northamptonshire%20(2).jpg)](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/goodbye-2024-welcome-2025)

## [2024 in Review: Top Resources & What’s Ahead in 2025](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/goodbye-2024-welcome-2025)

| January 6th, 2025 |
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We reflect on our most popular blogs and resources from 2024 and give you a sneak peek at the exciting developments coming in 2025.

[Read the Article](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/goodbye-2024-welcome-2025)

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## [TownsWeb Christmas Party 2024 & Holiday Opening Hours](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/townsweb-christmas-2024)

| December 16th, 2024 |
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TownsWeb Archiving Celebrates Christmas 2024 with Festivities at Wicksteed Park. Plus, Check Our Holiday Opening Hours for 2024!

[Read the Article](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/townsweb-christmas-2024)

[![TownsWeb CEO Cycles Portugal for Age UK Northamptonshire](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/hubfs/TownsWeb%20CEO%20Cycles%20Portugal.jpg)](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/paul-cycles-portugal-age-uk-northants)

## [TownsWeb CEO's Epic Fundraiser for 'Age UK Northamptonshire'](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/paul-cycles-portugal-age-uk-northants)

| November 26th, 2024 |
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Paul Sugden, CEO of TownsWeb Archiving, embarked on a remarkable cycling journey alongside his friend Pete Manship, taking on the full length of Portugal in support of Age UK Northamptonshire.

[Read the Article](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/paul-cycles-portugal-age-uk-northants)

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## [Unearthing History: The Story of Trafford Council’s Glass Plate Negatives](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/trafford-council)

| November 20th, 2024 |
| --- |

We sat down with Matthew Wilkinson, Local Studies & Archive Manager at Trafford Council, to delve into the nitty-gritty of the project, and learn how digitisation has enriched the archives, both internally and externally.

Watch our video on digitising glass plate negatives and see the beautiful results achieved in Signal Film and Media’s National Lottery Heritage funded project.

[Read the Article](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/trafford-council)

[![Liquid Gold (Thumbnail)](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/hubfs/Liquid%20Gold%20(Thumbnail).jpg)](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/liquid-gold-conference-the-potential-of-business-archive-collections)

## [Liquid Gold Conference: The Potential of Business Archive Collections](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/liquid-gold-conference-the-potential-of-business-archive-collections)

| November 7th, 2024 |
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Last week, we travelled to Glasgow, Scotland, for the annual joint conference from the Business Archives Council of Scotland (BACS) and the Business Archives Council (BAC).

[Read the Article](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/liquid-gold-conference-the-potential-of-business-archive-collections)

[![Sources of funding - square](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/hubfs/Sources%20of%20funding%20-%20square.jpg)](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/2019/05/guide-sources-of-funding-for-heritage-digitisation-projects)

## [Guide: Sources of Funding for heritage digitisation projects 2026](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/2019/05/guide-sources-of-funding-for-heritage-digitisation-projects)

| October 24th, 2023 |
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We've just updated our Sources of Funding guide for your next digitisation project!

A quick directory of sources of funding options for your next digitisation project

[Read the Article](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/2019/05/guide-sources-of-funding-for-heritage-digitisation-projects)

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