Cheshire Archives and Local Studies

Cheshire Archives and Local Studies
Address
Cheshire Record Office, Duke Street, Chester, Cheshire
Postcode
CH1 1RL
Phone
44 (0)1244 972574
Region or country
England (North West)

The Cheshire Archives and Local Studies Service has in its care many thousands of records, some dating from as far back as the 12th century.  You can access our catalogue online and it’s also worth searching Discovery hosted by The National Archives.

The service identifies, collects and cares for archives and publications that are the evidence of Cheshire communities’ lives past and present. We deliver access for all to our collections for information, learning and enjoyment and work to make sure archives survive so that future generations will be able to do the same.

What can be found at the venue?
Records or archive, Library
Significant collections relating to regional crime and punishment organisation or to a particular individual
Courts: Quarter Sessions and Petty Sessions under Q and ZQ; Petty Sessions under QP; Chester City Gaol registers; records relating to Cheshire Constabulary under CJP; records of coroners and inquests etc
Does the venue have an online collections catalogue?
Yes
Web address of online collections catalogue
Details of opening for public access and / or research services
Cheshire Archives & Local Studies is open at the following times:
Monday, closed
Tuesday, 9am to 4pm
Wednesday, 9am to 4pm
Thursday, 9am to 4pm
Friday, closed
Saturday opening in 2022: 21 May, 16 July, 17 September, 19 November, 9am to 4pm
We are closed on bank holidays, in 2022 these are: 15 April, 18 April, 2 May, 2 June, 3 June, 29 August, 26 December, 27 December
Available services or facilities
Shop, Toilets
Accessibility and disability arrangements / Covid requirements
The search room allows easy access. Please contact Cheshire Archives and Local Studies in advance if special parking arrangements are required.
Date information added or updated:
31/03/2022
Entry ID No:
046