NI Archive

The NI Archive is an invaluable resource for exploring and preserving the rich heritage and cultural history of Northern Ireland. Hosted at www.niarchive.org, it offers a comprehensive digital platform where individuals can access historical documents, photographs, oral histories, and multimedia resources that shed light on the lives, communities, and events that have shaped the region.

Curated by local museums and heritage services, the NI Archive serves as a hub for connecting the past with the present, showcasing the unique stories of Northern Ireland’s people and places. From personal accounts of significant historical events, such as the Troubles, to more everyday narratives of local life, the archive provides a nuanced and multifaceted insight into the fabric of Northern Irish society.

The NI Archive website exemplifies our ability to harness WordPress to build a highly functional and content-rich platform.

The platform has been configured using WordPress with advanced customisation to support the complex technical requirements, including rich Archive management and search capability.

Key features include:

Advanced Search with Elastic Search: Supports complex queries, enabling users to locate specific artifacts quickly and accurately.
Accessibility: Fully compliant with WCAG standards, the platform offers tools for users with visual or cognitive impairments, ensuring inclusivity for all audiences.
Optimised Performance: Hosted on a Lightspeed server, the website delivers excellent loading speeds, even during high-traffic periods.
Rich User Experience: Plugins are leveraged to provide an easy-to-navigate interface, with seamless access to multimedia content such as images, audio, and video.

The result is a platform that balances user experience, accessibility and functionality to provide an amazing asset for Northern Ireland.

Explore the Archive

Explore the rich assets on the archive at www.niarchive.org