Why is your journal called the Banyan Tree?
The name was suggested by Tom Harrison, one of our founders. The banyan tree throws out branches which eventually drop to the ground, take root and grow into new trees. Tom had spent many years in India and seen many such trees which he likened to a growing family.
What is an Archives Card?
This is a reader's ticket required by many Archives offices as proof of identity, replacing the CARN (County Archives Research Network) reader’s ticket scheme which expired on 31st March 2020. In our area, the Treasure House at Beverley require an Archives Card if you wish to examine original documents; the Hull History Centre probably will once Covid-19 restrictions are lifted in the Search Room.
To get one you need first to register at https://www.archivescard.com/. To complete your registration, you need to visit one of the participating archives within three months of submitting your form with two forms of identity. A member of archives staff will check these are valid and, if so, issue your Card. There is no charge for issuing an Archives Card and they are valid for 5 years.
Do I need to be a member to attend a meeting?
No, our meetings are open to all and we would encourage you to come along to see what we have to offer before you decide to join. We would however suggest that a donation would be appropriate to help offset the costs we incur for the hire of the venue and also the speaker's fee. If you intend to attend several meetings, we would also expect you to join so that you can enjoy the full benefits of membership (see Why should I join?).