Yorkshire Archives and Libraries

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North Yorkshire County Record Office
North Yorkshire County Record Office County Record Office Malpas Road Northallerton, North Yorkshire DL7 8TB UK Telephone: 01609 777585 Email: [mailto:archives@northyorks.gov.uk archives@northyorks.gov.uk] Website: North Yorkshire County Record Office


 * North Yorkshire county record office provides record keeping services for North Yorkshire County Council and its communities. It collects, preserves and makes accessible historic and current records of significance for the study of North Yorkshire and its people and holds them in trust for the use of present and future generations. The archives we hold date from the 12th century to the present day and cover over five miles of shelving. Most of these collections can be freely consulted in our public searchroom.

Borthwick Institute
Borthwick Institute University Library and Archives University of York Heslington, York YO10 5DD UK Telephone: 01904 321166 Email: [mailto:borthwick-institute@york.ac.uk borthwick-institute@york.ac.uk] Website: Borthwick Institute


 * Our mission - We support and expand the University of York's cultural endeavour and contribute to human understanding through collecting archives, preserving them and making them widely available for research to all people, now and in the future.

The Yorkshire Archaeological & Historical Society
The Yorkshire Archaeological & Historical Society Suite 10E Joseph's Well Hanover Way Leeds, Yorkshire LS3 1AB UK Telephone: 0113 245 7910 Email: [mailto:yas.secretary@gmail.com yas.secretary@gmail.com] Website: The Yorkshire Archaeological & Historical Society


 * The Yorkshire Archaeological and Historical Society (known until recently as the Yorkshire Archaeological Society) has promoted the study of Yorkshire’s past since 1863, when it was created as the Huddersfield Archaeological and Topographical Association. On this site you'll find details of the society's historical and archaeological activities across Yorkshire - lectures, excursions, publications, projects - and links to its vibrant special interest sections.

East Riding of Yorkshire Archives Service
East Riding of Yorkshire Archives Service The Treasure House Champney Road Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire HU17 9BA UK Telephone: 01482 392790 Email: [mailto:archives.service@eastriding.gov.uk archives.service@eastriding.gov.uk] Website: East Yorkshire Archive and Local Studies Service


 * The Treasure House is a one-stop centre for heritage and information services, providing access to museum, library and archive services under one roof.

Hull History Centre
Hull History Centre Worship Street Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire HU2 8BG, UK Telephone: 01482 317500 Email (general enquires): [mailto:hullhistorycentre@hcandl.co.uk hullhistorycentre@hcandl.co.uk] Website: Hull History Centre


 * The home for Hull City Archives, Hull Local Studies Library and Hull University Archives. Explore the site to learn more about the History Centre and our collections, search our online catalogue, read our top tips on planning your visit, find out more about our enquiry service, or look to see the events and courses we run.

Explore York Libraries & Archives
Explore York Libraries & Archives York Explore Library Learning Centre Museum Street York, North Yorkshire YO1 7DS UK Telephone: 01904 552800 Email: [mailto:archives@exploreyork.org.uk archives@exploreyork.org.uk] Website: Explore York Libraries & Archives


 * We have a wide variety of resources available to support your family history research, whether you’re just beginning and are looking for a place to start or have been researching your family tree for a while and are looking for something specific.

Great Ayton Discovery Centre
Great Ayton Discovery Centre 105b High Street Great Ayton Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire TS9 6NB UK Telephone: 01642 723268 Email: [mailto:greataytondisco@outlook.com greataytondisco@outlook.com] Website: Great Ayton Discovery Centre Website: Visit Great Ayton Discovery Centre


 * Great Ayton Discovery Centre is home to an extensive book library, DVD's, newspapers and magazines, photography, arts and crafts and a computer and internet area with free wifi should you require any of these services whilst staying or visiting the village. Great Ayton Discovery Centre is home to an extensive book library, DVD's, newspapers and magazines, photography, arts and crafts and a computer and internet area with free wifi should you require any of these services whilst staying or visiting the village.

Teesside Archives
Teesside Archives Exchange House Exchange Square Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire TS1 1DB UK Telephone: 01642 248321 Email: [mailto:teesside_archives@middlesbrough.gov.uk teesside_archives@middlesbrough.gov.uk] Website: Teesside Archives


 * Teesside Archives collects, catalogues and preserves records and documents relating to the areas of Middlesbrough, Stockton, Hartlepool, and Redcar & Cleveland, and makes them accessible for research.

Barnesley Archives
Barnsley Archives Barnsley Archives and Local Studies Department Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council Barnsley Central Library Shambles Street Barnsley, South Yorkshire S70 2JF UK Telephone: 01226 773950 Email: [mailto:archives@barnsley.gov.uk archives@barnsley.gov.uk] Website: Barnesley Archives and Discovery Centre


 * Barnsley Archives and Local Studies collects, preserves and makes available the documentary heritage of the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley. Contained in secure and environmentally-controlled stores are thousands of boxes of archives donated by individuals, families and organisations, charting the history of the borough from the 12th to 21st centuries.

Doncaster Archives
Doncaster Archives King Edward Road Balby Doncaster, South Yorkshire DN4 0NA UK Telephone: 01302 859811 Email: [mailto:doncaster.archives@doncaster.gov.uk doncaster.archives@doncaster.gov.uk] Website: Doncaster Archives


 * Our archives and local studies services collect, preserve and provide access to a comprehensive collection of historical and contemporary information relating to the town of Doncaster, its metropolitan district and some adjacent areas. We have expertise in the interpretation of historical information and statistics, and are always ready to lend whatever assistance the researcher might require, regardless of subject matter.

Rotherham Archives
Rotherham Archives Archives and Local Studies Service Rotherham Central Library Walker Place Rotherham, South Yorkshire S65 1JH UK Telephone: 01709 823616 Email: [mailto:archives@rotherham.gov.uk archives@rotherham.gov.uk] Website: Rotherham Archives


 * The Archives and Local Studies service collects, preserves and makes available documents and publications covering all aspects of life in the borough from the earliest times to the present day.

Sheffield Archives
Sheffield Archives 52 Shoreham Street Sheffield, South Yorkshire S1 4SP UK Telephone: 0114 2039395 Email: [mailto:archives@sheffield.gov.uk archives@sheffield.gov.uk] Website: Sheffield Archives


 * We provide a range of resources, materials and advice for those researching their family history. We hold documents and records relating to ancestors that may have serviced in World War One, local Parish records from 1538, birth, marriage and death records, trade directories 1774-1974, workhouse registers 1838-1930, census returns 1841-1911 and more.  The wide range of materials available can help you to build up and complete your family history and learn more about your roots and the changing dynamics of your family over the years.

Bradford Archives
Bradford Archives Margaret McMillan Tower Prince's Way Bradford, West Yorkshire BD1 1NN UK Telephone: 0113 3939785 Email: [mailto:bradford@wyjs.org.uk bradford@wyjs.org.uk] Website: Bradford Archives


 * A range of talks are available to groups and organisations who would like to find out more about our Archive Service. In our talks we aim to explain the work we do and help to raise public awareness of our collections and expertise. We offer many different talks, details of which and how to book can be found here. This is also applicable to the four archives below.

Calderdale Archives
Calderdale Archives Central Library Northgate House Northgate Halifax, West Yorkshire HX1 1UN UK Telephone: 01422 392636 Email: [mailto:calderdale@wyjs.org.uk calderdale@wyjs.org.uk] Website: Calderdale Archives


 * The Calderdale Collections include archives of local businesses, trade unions and friendly societies; records of local industrial and commercial activities including textiles, banking, brewing, clay and brick making, clock making, coal mining, printing, stone quarrying and wire manufacturing; family and estate records including the world famous UNESCO award-winning diaries of Anne Lister of Shibden Hall (1806-1840); and large quantities of nonconformist church records.

Kirklees Archives
Kirklees Archives Huddersfield Library and Art Gallery Princess Alexandra Walk Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD1 2SU UK Telephone: 01484 221966 Email: [mailto:kirklees@wyjs.org.uk kirklees@wyjs.org.uk] Website: Kirklees Archives


 * Collects, preserves and administers the records of Kirklees Council and its predecessor authorities. Also family and estate papers, school records, enclosure awards, business records and collections relating to local societies, charities, trade unions, parish registers and nonconformist churches.

Leeds Archives
Leeds Archives Nepshaw Lane South Morley Leeds, West Yorkshire LS27 7JQ UK Telephone: 0113 3939788 Email: [mailto:leeds@wyjs.org.uk leeds@wyjs.org.uk] Website: Leeds Archives

Wakefield Archives
Wakefield Archives Nepshaw Lane South Morley Leeds, West Yorkshire LS27 7JQ UK Telephone: 0113 3939788 Email: [mailto:leeds@wyjs.org.uk leeds@wyjs.org.uk] Website: Wakefield Archives

Beverley Library
Beverley Library Champney Road Beverley, East Yorkshire HU17 8HE UK Telephone: 01482 392750/392751 Email: [mailto:beverley.library@eastriding.gov.uk beverley.library@eastriding.gov.uk] Website: Beverley Library


 * Access to research papers, academic articles, Ordnance Survey maps, phone directories and local family history information.

Brynmor Jones Library
Brynmor Jones Library University of Hull Cottingham Road Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire HU6 7RX UK Telephone: 01482 466581 Email: [mailto:libhelp@hull.ac.uk libhelp@hull.ac.uk] Website: Brynmor Jones Library


 * The Brynmor Jones Library is the academic heart of the University of Hull’s city campus. It is to benefit from a multi-million pound investment, creating a stunning new focal point for students, staff, and visitors alike.

Harrogate Library
Harrogate Library Victoria Avenue Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG1 1EG UK Telephone: 01609 533189 Email: [mailto:harrogate.library@northyorks.gov.uk harrogate.library@northyorks.gov.uk] Website: Harrogate Library

Northallerton Library
Northallerton Library Northallerton Library & Customer Services Centre 1 Thirsk Rd Northallerton, North Yorkshire DL6 1PT UK Telephone: 1609 533832 Email: [mailto:northallerton.library@northyorks.gov.uk northallerton.library@northyorks.gov.uk] Website: Northallerton Library

York Library
York Library Library Square York, North Yorkshire YO1 7DS UK Telephone: 1904 552800 Email: [mailto:archives@exploreyork.org.uk archives@exploreyork.org.uk] Website: York Library


 * Documents dating back to 1155 from City of York Council and its predecessors are held in the civic archive. Our community collections include personal and family papers as well as the records of York-based charities, businesses and community groups.

Riverside Library
Riverside Library Main Street Rotherham, South Yorkshire S60 1AE UK Telephone: 01709 336774 Email: [mailto:e-libraries@rotherham.gov.uk e-libraries@rotherham.gov.uk] Website: Riverside Library


 * As well as holding the largest collection and range of lending materials in the borough, the Library at Riverside also houses heritage and arts items within its space.

Sheffield Central Library
Sheffield Central Library Surrey St Sheffield, South Yorkshire S1 1XZ UK Telephone: 114 2734712 Email: [mailto:central.lending@sheffield.gov.uk central.lending@sheffield.gov.uk] Website: Sheffield Central Library Catalogue: Sheffield Archives online catalogue


 * City Archives & Local Studies have countless hundreds of thousands of items which amount to almost 10 kilometres of books and documents. The Sheffield Archives online catalogue contains information about the collections held by Sheffield Archives, relating to Sheffield, South Yorkshire and parts of north east Derbyshire.

Bradford City Library
Bradford City Library 9 Aldermanbury Centenary Square Bradford, West Yorkshire BD1 1SD UK Telephone: 1274 433600 Email: [mailto:city.library@bradford.gov.uk city.library@bradford.gov.uk] Website: Bradford City Library


 * The new City Library will hold 60,000 books, 40 computers, a range of newspapers and journals as well as study space and Wi-Fi. Library staff will be on hand to help people with their choice of books, answer information enquiries and help people gain IT skills.

Castleford Forum Library and Museum
Castleford Forum Library and Museum Carlton St Castleford, West Yorkshire WF10 1BB UK Telephone: 01977 722085 Email: [mailto:castlefordlibrary@wakefield.gov.uk castlefordlibrary@wakefield.gov.uk] Website: Castleford Forum Library and Museum


 * In 2013 the old two story Carnegie Library at Castleford was transformed into an open plan three story Library and Museum. The library covers the two lower floors of the building, on the top floor the museum captures the history of Castleford, from the Bronze Age to the modern day. A brief history of the Carnegie Library at Castleford is available in the downloads section on this page.

Halifax Central Library
Halifax Central Library Northgate Halifax, West Yorkshire HX1 1UN UK Telephone: 1422 392630 Email: [mailto:libraries@calderdale.gov.uk libraries@calderdale.gov.uk] Website: Halifax Central Library


 * Calderdale libraries offer a wealth of resources to anyone interested in local and family history. The West Yorkshire Archive Service has a base in the Central Library, Halifax.  Five district libraries have Local Studies collections in addition to the main collection at Central Library, Halifax. All these libraries have a book collection plus other highlights.

Huddersfield Library
Huddersfield Library Princess Alexandra Walk Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD1 2SU UK Telephone: 01484 414868 Email: [mailto:huddersfield.lic@kirklees.gov.uk huddersfield.lic@kirklees.gov.uk] Website: Huddersfield Library

Leeds Central Library
Leeds Central Library Municipal Buildings Calverley Street Leeds, West Yorkshire LS1 3AB UK Telephone: 0113 378 5005 Email: [mailto:libraryenquiries@leeds.gov.uk libraryenquiries@leeds.gov.uk] Website: Leeds Central Library


 * Discover your family history and research the local area in the Local and Family History library, located on the 2nd floor of Leeds Central Library.

Pontefract Library
Pontefract Library Market Pl Pontefract, West Yorkshire WF8 1BD UK Telephone: 1977 727692 Email: [mailto:pontefractlibrary@wakefield.gov.uk pontefractlibrary@wakefield.gov.uk] Website: Pontefract Library


 * The first 'free' public library in Pontefract was built with money donated by the famous philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. The Art Nouveau building was officially opened on the 21st of September 1905. The current library was opened in 1975. The old Carnegie library later became Pontefract Museum. See the downloads section for a brief history of Pontefract Library.

Wakefield Library
Wakefield Library Burton St Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF1 2EB UK Telephone: 1924 305376 Email: [mailto:wakefieldlibrarymuseum@wakefield.gov.uk wakefieldlibrarymuseum@wakefield.gov.uk] Website: Wakefield Library

The Bayle Museum
The Bayle Museum Baylegate Old Town Bridlington, East Yorkshire YO16 7JT UK Telephone: 1262 674308 Email: [mailto:bayle@lordsfeoffees.com bayle@lordsfeoffees.com] Website: The Bayle Museum

Beverley Guildhall
Beverley Guildhall 42 Toll Gavel Beverley, East Yorkshire HU17 9AR UK Telephone: 1482 392783 Email: [mailto:fiona.jenkinson@eastriding.gov.uk fiona.jenkinson@eastriding.gov.uk] Website: Beverley Guildhall


 * The Beverley Guildhall is a Grade 1 listed building which has had a long and fascinating history. Originally purchased by the Beverley town keepers in 1501, it has been in continuous civic use since then. Today it is run as a historic building and community museum but is still used for ceremonial civic occasions. It is worth visiting this beautiful building, if only for the stunning Georgian courtroom featuring plaster stucco-work by Giuseppe Cortese.

Goole Museum
Goole Museum Goole Library Carlisle St Goole, East Yorkshire DN14 5DS UK Telephone: 1405 768963 Email: [mailto:janet.tierney@eastriding.gov.uk janet.tierney@eastriding.gov.uk] Website: Goole Museum


 * Goole Community Museum is located on the first floor of the Goole Library building, and explores the history of the historic port town of Goole through permanent displays and a temporary exhibition programme. The museum welcomes visits from schools and community groups, and has a dedicated Education Room in which pupils and visitors can work with the museum collections.

Hornsea Museum
Hornsea Museum Burns Farm 11-17 Newbegin Hornsea, East Yorkshire HU18 1AB UK Telephone: 1964 533443 Email: [mailto:hornseamuseum@tiscali.co.uk hornseamuseum@tiscali.co.uk] Website: Hornsea Museum


 * Based in an 18th Century farmhouse, this award-winning museum depicts the changing patterns of village life over the past centuries. Here you’ll also find an exhibition of Hornsea Pottery, and have the opportunity learn more about this famous pottery and what it means to the people of the town.

Dales Countryside Museum
Dales Countryside Museum National Park Centre Station Yard Burtersett Rd Hawes, North Yorkshire DL8 3NT UK Telephone: 1969 666210 Email: [mailto:dcm@yorkshiredales.org.uk dcm@yorkshiredales.org.uk] Website: Dales Countryside Museum


 * Dales Countryside Museum tells the fascinating story of the Yorkshire Dales and the people who have lived and worked here and shaped the landscape for thousands of years.

Knaresborough Castle and Museum
Knaresborough Castle and Museum Castle Yard Knaresborough, North Yorkshire HG5 8AS UK Telephone: 01423 556188 Email: [mailto:museums@harrogate.gov.uk museums@harrogate.gov.uk] Website: Knaresborough Castle and Museum


 * In a stunning cliff-top location towering over the River Nidd stands Knaresborough Castle, once a mighty stronghold of medieval kings. The Courthouse Museum tells the story of Knaresborough and many of the its fascinating residents from the past. Housed in the Tudor courthouse with its extremely rare original interior, the museum reveals fascinating details from the Middle Ages to the Victorian period. Our newly opened 17th century gallery explores the role that Knaresborough Castle played in the English Civil War.

National Railway Museum
National Railway Museum Leeman Rd York, North Yorkshire YO26 4XJ UK Telephone: 844 815 3139 Email: [mailto:nrm.visitorservices@nrm.org.uk nrm.visitorservices@nrm.org.uk] Website: National Railway Museum


 * Discover 300 years of history and 1,000,000 objects that changed the world in the UK's largest railway museum.

Clifton Park Museum
Clifton Park Museum Clifton Ln Rotherham, South Yorkshire S65 2AA UK Telephone: 1709 336633 Email: [mailto:cliftonparkmuseum@rotherham.gov.uk cliftonparkmuseum@rotherham.gov.uk] Website: Clifton Park Museum


 * The Museum highlights the history of the borough in a way that appeals to all ages and helps to bring both our lives, and those of our ancestors, into sharp focus.

Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery
Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery Chequer Rd Doncaster, South Yorkshire DN1 2AE UK Telephone: 1302 734293 Email: [mailto:museumD@doncaster.gov.uk museumD@doncaster.gov.uk] Website: Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery


 * Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery was opened in 1964 to display important collections of natural history, archaeology, local history, fine and decorative art. There is also a large and varied temporary exhibition programme throughout the year, as well as special activities for all ages.

Weston Park Museum
Weston Park Museum Western Bank Sheffield, South Yorkshire S10 2TP UK Telephone: 114 2782600 Email: [mailto:info@museums-sheffield.org.uk info@museums-sheffield.org.uk] Website: Weston Park Museum


 * Weston Park is an award-winning, family-friendly museum where the visitors come first. If visiting with children, simply wind up and release, but there is plenty of treasure here for adults too. Discover the real story of Sheffield, from its geological roots to the people, politics and music that shaped the modern city.

Leeds City Museum
Leeds City Museum Millennium Square Leeds, West Yorkshire LS2 8BH UK Telephone: 113 2243732 Email: [mailto:city.museum@leeds.gov.uk city.museum@leeds.gov.uk] Website: Leeds City Museum

Tolson Museum
Tolson Museum Ravensknowle Park Wakefield Road Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD5 8DJ UK Telephone: 1484 223240 Email: [mailto:tolson.museum@kirklees.gov.uk tolson.museum@kirklees.gov.uk] Website: Tolson Museum

Wakefield Museum
Wakefield Museum 3 Burton St Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF1 2DD UK Telephone: 1924 305356 Email: [mailto:museums@wakefield.gov.uk museums@wakefield.gov.uk] Website: Wakefield Museum

For a long list of East Yorkshire museums, go to List of museums in East Yorkshire in Wikipedia. For a long list of North Yorkshire museums, go to List of museums in North Yorkshire in Wikipedia. For a long list of South Yorkshire museums, go to List of museums in South Yorkshire in Wikipedia. For a long list of West Yorkshire museums, go to List of museums in West Yorkshire in Wikipedia.


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