Access to the Collection
Sadly, we are currently unable to welcome visitors to the National Brewery Collection.
Use of Archive Material
Data may be used for personal use but it may not in any way of trade or otherwise, be lent, sold or re-sold, hired out or otherwise circulated without the prior consent of the National Brewery Heritage Trust. Charges are levied for use of archive services and products as detailed in the Fees & Charges section below.
The online archive is intended to be used for personal research only, and should not be used for commercial purposes without the permission of the NBHT and on payment of applicable fees
No content, catalogue search results, records data either in website form or deconstructed into any other form may be used for any trade, commercial purposes, lent or re-sold without prior consent of the NBHT.
Using Images e.g. in publications, websites
If you want to use an image for another purpose you must request permission from the NBHT.
Donations
You can support our work in one of several ways:
- Make a one-off donation online
- Become a Member of the National Brewery Heritage Trust (only £25 a year)
- Visit our Online Shop
Restricted Access Guidelines
National Brewery Collection is obliged to meet the requirements of all current legislation concerning access to information, including the Freedom of Information Act and Data Protection Act. Access to information in the Collection is provided in accordance with this legislation and related guidance issued by our Collections Officer and other appropriate authorities.
National Brewery Collection is also obliged to honour any agreements made with owners of records applying restrictions on access to their records.
With due regard to these obligations, the National Brewery Collection will endeavour to provide access to information as far as is possible.
Where possible, we have indicated in our catalogues that restrictions may apply but this is not always the case. As a general guide, any records which contain information about individuals who may still be alive (assuming a life span of 100 years) are likely to be restricted. In addition, any records containing particularly sensitive personal information may be subject to restrictions beyond the life span of the individual. It is advisable to enquire in advance if you are in any doubt about whether restrictions are likely to be applicable.
Requests to view records which contain personal data and in particular sensitive personal data should be made in writing. Requests for access to an applicant’s own personal data also needs to be made in writing and will be dealt with in accordance with the Data Protection Act. The National Brewery Collection is not under any obligation to provide access to restricted information without prior permission having been obtained.
Where we are unable to give access to the original documents, it may be possible for specific information to be extracted and provided through our paid research service.
Requests to remove information from public access on grounds of breach of data protection legislation or similar should be made in writing. Such requests will be given due consideration and the correspondent informed of any actions taken or decisions made as a result.
If you would like further guidance on this policy or how it applies to particular records then please contact the Collections Officer.
Disclaimer
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While every effort and care is taken in preparing the content of this site, the NBC disclaims all warranties, express or implied, as to the accuracy of the information in any of the content. They also (to the extent permitted by law) shall not be liable for any losses or damages arising from the use of, or reliance on, the information on our website. They are also not liable for any losses or damages arising from the use of, or reliance on sites linked to this site, or the internet generally.