Copying Services
Bring your camera and take photographs of items in our collections. Buy a self-service photography permit on your visit.
You can also order printouts and photocopies. Copying is subject to copyright and our regulations.
For personal photocopying, please visit your local Idea Store or library
Printing and Photocopying Fees and Charges - per page:
| Type of Copy | Cost to in-house users |
Cost to remote users - excluding postage & packaging |
| A4 black and white photocopy | 10p | 20p |
| A3 black and white photocopy | 20p | 40p |
| A4 colour photocopy | £1 | £2 |
| A3 colour photocopy | £2 | £4 |
| A4 black and white PC printout | 10p | N/A |
| A3 black and white PC printout | 20p | N/A |
| A4 colour PC printout | 26p | N/A |
| A3 colour PC printout | 40p | N/A |
| A4 microfilm printout | 35p | 70p |
| A3 microfilm printout | 45p | 90p |
Digitisation - for images up to A4 size only:
| Type | Standard Rate | Residents' Discount Rate |
| 300dpi and less | £5 | £2.50 |
| Over 300dpi | £10 | £5 |
Burning to CD: £2
Use of personal digital camera:
£5 per day - all self-service photography is subject to signed copyright disclaimer.
Urgent turnaround digital image supply
Add £150 on top of existing fees for first two images, then £100 per additional image. Both exclusive of VAT.
Contact us for digital photography of items in our collections which are larger than A4 in size.