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:

• 30 November 2024
• 25 January 2025
• 22 February 2025
• 22 March 2025
• 19 April 2025
• 17 May 2025
• 14 June 2025
• 12 July 2025
• 9 August 2025
• 6 September 2025
• 4 October 2025
• 1 November 2025
• 29 November 2025

We will be closed from:

• 23 December 2024 to 6 January 2025
• 21 April 2025 to 28 April 2025
• 15 September 2025 to 22 September 2025
• 22 December 2025 to 5 January 2026

Page last updated: 23 May 2025