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:

• 13 June 2026
• 11 July 2026
• 8 August 2026
• 5 September 2026
• 3 October 2026
• 31 October 2026
• 28 November 2026

We will be closed from:

• 14 September 2026 to 21 September 2026
• 21 December 2026 to 4 January 2027

Page last updated: 18 May 2026