Museum of Policing in Cheshire

Museum of Policing in Cheshire
Address
Museum of Policing in Cheshire, Police Station, Arply Street, Warrington, Cheshire
Postcode
WA1 1LQ
Phone
01606 365803
Region or country
England (North West)

Housed in the Victorian cells in Warrington Police Station the museum of Policing in Cheshire is a non profit making charity which aims to preserve and display artefacts spanning the history of policing in the County since the Force was founded in 1838.

What can be found at the venue?
Records or archive, Collection of artifacts, Historic building or site
Significant collections relating to regional crime and punishment organisation or to a particular individual
The museum covers the Cheshire policing history through the ages.
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
Members of the public, organisations and school visits are all welcome. The museum is open by appointment only. There is a researcher who can respond to enquiries. The museum has digitised a significant part of their collection which is available online via their catalogue, photograph album, marriage records and officer's database. There is also a virtual tour available on the website.
Available services or facilities
Shop, Toilets
Accessibility and disability arrangements / Covid requirements
There is wheelchair access and accessible toilet
Other connected heritage sites, museums or archives
Cheshire Archives and Local Studies hold significant collection of records relating to Cheshire Constabulary and its constituent forces.
Date information added or updated:
25/01/2023
Entry ID No:
131