The History of Advertising Trust holds advertising records, is an impressive resource for real time advertising today and for anyone involved in teaching media studies and advertising in school, college or University.
HATwas established in 1976 to preserve and protect the heritage of UK advertising history and to offer it for research and study.
The HAT archive are available online at www.hatads.org.uk . They can also be consulted in their full glory at the Raveningham Centre, Raveningham, Norfolk, NR14 6NU. Phone: +44 1508 548623
The collection embraces all forms of brand communications, including retail marketing, public relations, direct marketing and media in all forms. It is the official archivist to many companies and advertising agencies as well as to industry bodies, including ISBA, the Advertising Association and the Institute of Practitioners in Advertising.
HAT offers a comprehensive image and reference library, research services and a professional storage service for marketing and agency archives.
The AD:mission resource for teachers is an essential aid for the class room to bring advertising alive and for
CPD for teachers. Register at www.advertisingineducation.org or have a look at this video introduction.
HAT is a registered UK charity and operates on a not-for-profit basis. It is supported by the industry and ISBA sits on the governing body. HAT is always keen to here of new material and provide professional archiving for advertising material.