Marlborough Archives

02/10/2026

Are you a member of the Marlborough Historical Society? Would you like to join a working group to help shape the exhibitions at the museum? If the answers are yes, then please get in touch with us, we'd love to hear from you.

If you are not a member, but would like to become one, get in touch!

The radio pictured below is from Hillesden circa 1930s and was part of an amazing donation that recently came into the Marlborough Archives.

21/08/2026

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20/08/2026

In the mid weekly paper was a historical article on the travela and adventure of Harcourt Roland Williams.

If you would like to read the full account of his voyage with many funny passages this is available to read in the "it's in the bag" exhibition at the Marlborough Museum. His diary covers the period 1892 to 1893 and is not a long read but quite entertaining. So come and spend some time with Roland.

06/07/2026

The Marlborough Archives will be closed today due to the weather. Stay safe out there and dont travel unless you have to.

06/07/2026

The Marlborough Archives are saddened by the passing of Ron Hebberd. Ron was a passionate researcher and spent much time at the archives delighting us with his stories and providing us with valuable information. Ron you will be sorely missed.

Ron's last donation to the Marlborough Archives was a cookbook. I personally have made many of these recipes and they are outstanding.

Our thoughts go out to Shirley and the family.

Photo for effect.
RIP Ron.

10/06/2026

Do you know who this is?

Can you help identify the people in this photograph?

We know they are the Miller family who lived on Mowat Street. Would love to know who they are.

10/06/2026

Can you help identify the people in this photograph?

We know they are the Miller family who lived on Mowat Street. Would love to know who they are.

01/06/2026

It is with the greatest sadness that we at the Marlborough Archives report that Barry Holdaway has passed away. He will be long remembered for his dedication to history in Marlborough, in particular the Wairau Bar and Dillons Point Road. We extend our condolences to his family and thank him for donating his book collection to us, which will provide a valuable resource for researchers. RIP Barry.

Photo of the Hallensteins Brothers store.

27/05/2026

The Marlborough Museum has launched its heritage colouring books. Containing images and general information about the amazing local landmarks from the Echo to Awatere Road Rail bridge.

The Tamariki colouring is suitable for the youngsters amongst us!

The images come from the Marlborough Archives vault of photographs so this is a truly unique set of colouring books.

Get in quick for your copy by calling at the Marlborough Museum or emailing [email protected]

Have some fun time!