The Modern Records Centre (MRC) at the University of Warwick celebrates its fiftieth anniversary this year. Founded in 1973, the MRC boasts more than 1,500 collections specialising in political, economic, and social history – in particular industrial relations and industrial politics, including the archive collections of numerous trade unions.

To celebrate this milestone, the MRC is hosting a number of events in the coming months:

• Heritage Open Days. Tuesday 12 September 11.00-13.00 and Thursday 14 September 13.00-15.00.
• Symposium: ‘The MRC at 50’. Wednesday 20 September, 10.00-17.00, followed by an evening wine reception.
• Exhibition: ‘The MRC in 50 Objects’. From mid-September to mid-December. 

The full details and sign-up for these events can be found on the website.