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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/) [![USE QUOTE CALCULATOR](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2351684/56d4945e-1152-47db-9f08-37cd61531382.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2351684/56d4945e-1152-47db-9f08-37cd61531382) [![TownsWeb-Archiving-Logo-Black-Stacked](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/hs-fs/hubfs/TownsWeb-Archiving-Logo-Black-Stacked.png?width=260&name=TownsWeb-Archiving-Logo-Black-Stacked.png)](https://www.townswebarchiving.com/) - [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!   [Advice & Resources](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/digitisation-advice-and-resources) [How To Digitise Guides](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/how-to-digitise) [Digitisation Tools](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/tag/digitisation-tool) [Customer Stories](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/tag/case-study) [TWA Digitisation Grant News](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/tag/twa-digitisation-grant) [Digital Access & Discovery](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/pastview) # Blog [![Storage](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/hubfs/Storage.jpg)](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/our-storage-area) ## [Our Storage Area at Townsweb Archiving](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/our-storage-area) | December 18th, 2025 | | --- | We understand how important your archival material is, & we follow careful procedures to ensure every item is handled securely in line with archival best practice. [Read the Article](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/our-storage-area) [![TWA Birthday Shoutout Template (GIF) (8)](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/hubfs/TWA%20Birthday%20Shoutout%20Template%20(GIF)%20(8).jpg)](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/townsweb-christmas-celebrations-2025) ## [TownsWeb Christmas Celebrations 2025!](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/townsweb-christmas-celebrations-2025) | December 12th, 2025 | | --- | Join us for a festive roundup of our Christmas 2025 celebrations, with gifts, games, cocktail making and a delicious lunch at Kino Lounge. With over 150 years of unique heritage, HSBC's new History website will act as a single point of reference for employees and customers, facilitating access, research, exploration and discovery for the story of HSBC’s incredible journey. [Read the Article](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/townsweb-christmas-celebrations-2025) [![Millie Coleman](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/hubfs/TWA%20Birthday%20Shoutout%20Template%20(GIF)%20(7).jpg)](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/inside-townsweb-digitisation-studio) ## [Inside the TownsWeb Digitisation Studio](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/inside-townsweb-digitisation-studio) | December 10th, 2025 | | --- | Get an insider’s look into our digitisation studio with Digitisation Technician Millie Coleman. With over 150 years of unique heritage, HSBC's new History website will act as a single point of reference for employees and customers, facilitating access, research, exploration and discovery for the story of HSBC’s incredible journey. [Read the Article](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/inside-townsweb-digitisation-studio) [![TWA Birthday Shoutout Template (GIF) (6)](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/hubfs/TWA%20Birthday%20Shoutout%20Template%20(GIF)%20(6).jpg)](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/townsweb-city-archivists-group-london-drinks-reception) ## [TownsWeb & City Archivists Group - London Drinks Reception](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/townsweb-city-archivists-group-london-drinks-reception) | December 1st, 2025 | | --- | Highlights from the TownsWeb Archiving and City Archivists Group London Drinks Reception, for a evening of networking, drinks, food, and the big epic quiz. With over 150 years of unique heritage, HSBC's new History website will act as a single point of reference for employees and customers, facilitating access, research, exploration and discovery for the story of HSBC’s incredible journey. [Read the Article](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/townsweb-city-archivists-group-london-drinks-reception) [![TWA Birthday Shoutout Template (GIF) (5)](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/hubfs/TWA%20Birthday%20Shoutout%20Template%20(GIF)%20(5).jpg)](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/bac-bacs-conference-2025-just-the-ticket-york) ## [BAC/BACS Business Archives Conference 2025 - 'Just The Ticket!'](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/bac-bacs-conference-2025-just-the-ticket-york) | November 18th, 2025 | | --- | Highlights from our day at the BAC/BACS 'Just the Ticket!' business archives conference 2025 in York, including our sponsor spotlight, key sessions, and our M&S hamper prize draw winner! With over 150 years of unique heritage, HSBC's new History website will act as a single point of reference for employees and customers, facilitating access, research, exploration and discovery for the story of HSBC’s incredible journey. [Read the Article](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/bac-bacs-conference-2025-just-the-ticket-york) [![TWA Birthday Shoutout Template (GIF) (4)](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/hubfs/TWA%20Birthday%20Shoutout%20Template%20(GIF)%20(4).jpg)](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/twa-halloween-spooktacular-2025) ## [TWA Halloween Spooktacular 2025!](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/twa-halloween-spooktacular-2025) | October 31st, 2025 | | --- | From spooky guest talks to creative costumes and a charity fundraiser, our Halloween event had it all. Catch up on the highlights and see who took home top prizes! [Read the Article](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/twa-halloween-spooktacular-2025) [![Events](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/hubfs/TWA%20Birthday%20Shoutout%20Template%20(GIF)%20(3).jpg)](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/ara-annual-conference-2025-bristol) ## [ARA Annual Conference 2025 | Bristol, UK](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/ara-annual-conference-2025-bristol) | September 2nd, 2025 | | --- | We proudly exhibited at the ARA Annual Conference 2025 in Bristol, and revealed our three TWA Digitisation Grant 2025 winners live at the event! With over 150 years of unique heritage, HSBC's new History website will act as a single point of reference for employees and customers, facilitating access, research, exploration and discovery for the story of HSBC’s incredible journey. [Read the Article](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/ara-annual-conference-2025-bristol) [![Grant Header - Match Funding Open 1-1](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/hubfs/Grant%20Header%20-%20Match%20Funding%20Open%201-1.jpg)](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/twa-digitisation-grant-2025-the-match-funding-pot-is-now-open) ## [TWA Digitisation Grant 2025: The Match Funding Pot Is Now Open!](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/twa-digitisation-grant-2025-the-match-funding-pot-is-now-open) | August 29th, 2025 | | --- | Our Match Funding Pot is now open to all eligible applicants, offering up to £1,000 in match funding. With over 150 years of unique heritage, HSBC's new History website will act as a single point of reference for employees and customers, facilitating access, research, exploration and discovery for the story of HSBC’s incredible journey. [Read the Article](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/twa-digitisation-grant-2025-the-match-funding-pot-is-now-open) [![Grant Header - Winners Announcement - Square (1)](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/hubfs/Grant%20Header%20-%20Winners%20Announcement%20-%20Square%20(1).jpg)](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/twa-digitisation-grant-2025-winners-announcement) ## [TWA Digitisation Grant 2025: Winners Announcement!](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/twa-digitisation-grant-2025-winners-announcement) | August 28th, 2025 | | --- | After an incredible turnout, the TWA Digitisation Grant Winners were announced on the 28th August from the ARA Annual Conference. So who are this year’s winners? With over 150 years of unique heritage, HSBC's new History website will act as a single point of reference for employees and customers, facilitating access, research, exploration and discovery for the story of HSBC’s incredible journey. [Read the Article](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/twa-digitisation-grant-2025-winners-announcement) [![Grant winners announcement](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/hubfs/Grant%20winners%20announcement.jpg)](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/twa-digitisation-grant-2025-join-us-for-the-winners-announcement) ## [TWA Digitisation Grant 2025: Join Us For The Winners Announcement!](https://blog.townswebarchiving.com/twa-digitisation-grant-2025-join-us-for-the-winners-announcement) | August 13th, 2025 | | --- | We’ll be revealing this year’s three digitisation grant recipients live at the ARA Annual Conference 2025, taking place in Bristol on Thursday 28th August! With over 150 years of unique heritage, HSBC's new History website will act as a single point of reference for employees and customers, facilitating access, research, exploration and discovery for the story of HSBC’s incredible journey. 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