Archives and collections

There are 2 main services you can use.

Heritage Research Area

Here you will find printed local and family history, genealogy, maps, local newspapers.

Opening hours are:

• Monday and Tuesday - 11:00am to 7:00pm
• Wednesday to Saturday - 11:00am to 5:00pm

Wolfson Centre for Archival Research

This is the search room for archival collections, photographs and early printed material.

You will need to book an appointment to use the Wolfson Centre. You will also need an Archives Card.

Opening hours are:

• Tuesday - 11:00am to 6:00pm
• Wednesday and Thursday - 11:00am to 4:00pm
• Saturday (monthly) - 11:00am to 4:00pm

Saturday openings will be on:

• 27 January 2024
• 24 February 2024
• 23 March 2024
• 20 April 2024
• 18 May 2024
• 15 June 2024
• 13 July 2024
• 10 August 2024
• 7 September 2024
• 5 October 2024
• 2 November 2024
• 30 November 2024

We will be closed from:

• 22 April 2024 to 30 April 2024
• 9 September 2024 to 17 September 2024
• 23 December 2024 to 7 January 2025

Page last updated: 16 February 2024