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Liverpool Record Office and Local History Library

ANNUAL CLOSURE

In order to progress essential work on archives and local studies materials we regret that there will be no public access to the service other than by postal, telephone and e-mail enquiry from Monday 16 June to Sunday 29 June 2008.

We apologise for any inconvenience which this might cause. 

We have a vast resource of information covering the fascinating history of the City dating from the 13th century to the present.

These include archives of the City Council and its predecessors, schools, churches, families, businesses and societies, books, maps, watercolours and unique photographs to help you find out about the history of your family, house, street, district, famous Liverpool people, landmarks and events.

Deposits and donations of material are always welcome and we are happy to offer advice on how to look after your own records.

Visitors are welcome to bring their own camera to obtain copies of documents for personal use only. Anyone intending to publish images from our collections must obtain permission from the Manager.

Search the archive catalogue.  

Contact us
If you would like further information you can contact us:

Post
Liverpool Record Office,

Central Library,
William Brown Street,
Liverpool L3 8EW

Telephone
General enquiries: 0151 233 5817
Microfilm/microfiche bookings: 0151 233 5811

Fax
(Central Library) 0151 233 5886

Email
recoffice.central.library@liverpool.gov.uk

Opening Hours
Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm
Saturday 9am to 5pm
Sunday 12pm to 4pm                                              

Appointments are not necessary for viewing sources on microfilm/fiche but they are recommended if you require reader printers. A reader's ticket is needed to request archives, books, maps, photographs and watercolours. Please bring proof of name and address. You will be asked to leave any bags in lockers before consulting original material. There is an annual closure for stock-taking and special projects during the third and fourth weeks in June.

For further information concerning the aims and statutory obligations of the Record Office please consult our Collection Development Policy (PDF [61.4Kb] opens in new window).

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