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Archives and collections

From photographs of spinal injuries patients at Stoke Mandeville Hospital in the 1940s, to modern prosthetic racing blades, our archives and collections will reveal to you the fascinating stories of our National Paralympic Heritage.

The National Paralympic Heritage Trust has service agreements with Buckinghamshire Archives and Bucks County Museum Trust to catalogue and care for our collections using nationally recognised standards. This important work is supported by the Wellcome Trust and Heritage Lottery Fund as a project called ‘Spinal to Sport’. Below is a gallery of some of the photographs currently catalogued.

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'Spinal to Sport' photo gallery

How to Donate To the Collection

We are very keen to continue to grow our collection and welcome donations from memorabilia through to medals relating to the Paralympic Movement. Whatever you have in your stores we would love to see and share it.

  • Email [email protected] or call 01296 489929 and our team will share a Loan and Donation Form for you to sign.
  • You can view our collections policy here
  • In some rare cases we may not be able to accept your donation. If this is the case we will advise you and suggest where you may donate this. 
Archive catalogue

Archive catalogue

Sports and medical papers, brochures, leaflets, medals, photographs, films and x-rays from the early 1940s onwards. Read more

Published: 1st November, 2017

Updated: 16th December, 2020

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Collections catalogue

Collections catalogue

Clothing, mascots, sports equipment and personal mementos, from individuals, Paralympians and sports organisations. Read more

Published: 1st November, 2017

Updated: 3rd December, 2020

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Oral history

Do you have memories you would like to share of the Stoke Mandeville or Paralympic Games? Our friendly volunteers are waiting to record your story! Read more

Published: 28th October, 2017

Updated: 28th January, 2021

Author: Beth Faulkner

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Share stories & objects

Share stories & objects

Do you have a story to share, a photograph or an object? We would welcome your contribution. Read more

Published: 27th October, 2017

Updated: 6th June, 2019

Author: Beth Faulkner

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What's new in our collection

What's new in our collection

Take a look at the latest addition to our mini exhibition display at the National Paralympic Heritage Centre. Read more

Published: 6th June, 2017

Updated: 12th November, 2020

Author: Beth Faulkner

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