Research Support

University of Newcastle Living Histories – An Incredible Digital Archive hosted and managed by the University of Newcastle’s Special Collections team. 

Hunter Living Histories – A Hunter Community-driven heritage group, sharing stories and history from our area.

Free Settler or Felon – Learn about the heritage of the Hunter Region

Attlebro Industrial Museum – It is the mission of the Attleboro Area Industrial Museum, Inc. (AAIM) to collect and preserve the artifacts, photographs, documents, publications, tools, and machinery that relate to the industrial history of the Attleboro area; to make these materials readily available for both research and enjoyment; and to act as a resource center for the education of the public about the industrial history of the Attleboro area, so that knowledge of the past may contribute to a fuller understanding of the present and inspiration for the future.

BHP – Ribbons of Steel Arts Hunter – Arts Hunter was organiser of the major performance at the cultural event Ribbons of Steel held just prior to closaure of Newcastle Steelworks.

Sovereign Hill – One of Australia’s largest Industrial Heritage Tourist Attractions. Simulates the town of Ballarat during the Gold rush days.
Includes a sound and light show and Gold Museum.

Rivers of Steel Heritage Corporation – An important American Steelmaking Region has been redeveloped.

UK Association for Industrial Archeology – The AIA is the national organisation for people who share an interest in Britain’s industrial past. It brings together people who are researching, recording, preserving and presenting the great variety of this country’s industrial heritage. Industrial architecture, mineral extraction, heritage-based tourism, power technology, adaptive re-use of industrial buildings and transport history are just some of the themes being investigated by our members.

Lithgow State Mine Heritage Park – This tourist Attraction at Lithgow preserves some of Australia’s valuable Coal Mining and Railway heritage.