For more information on the material held in the Local History Centre, please click on the link below:

-- MATERIAL HELD --

The Local History Centre has 2 computer (with internet access), 2 microfilm readers and 3 microfiche readers. If your research requires you to use this equipment, please telephone us in advance to reserve one.

The Local History Centre, situated at the Coach House, is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, year round, 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm. Other times can be arranged by appointment. It is advisable to ring in advance to reserve a space and to check that we are open. The are small minimal charges to use the centre for such services as computer use, photocopying and use of the microfiche. There is someone on hand to guide visitors while they are using the Centre.


The Local History Centre holds a range of material for:
Local historians
Genealogists
People finding out about their homes
Students of geography, history etc.

For a more detailed list of what we hold click here

The Museum staff is able to conduct private research on behalf of the public, if you are interested in using this service please click here download a form.