Local history and archives
Please note that the Local History and Archives Library is closed for refurbishment until further notice.
Gamble Institute
Victoria Square
St Helens
Merseyside
WA10 1DY
Tel: 01744 676952
Fax: 01744 20836
Email: localhistory&archivesservices@sthelens.gov.uk
Web: www.sthelens.gov.uk/history
The Local History and Archives Library holds the historic records of St.Helens Borough Council and some of its old constituent authorities (Billinge and Winstanley, Haydock, Newton-le Willows and Rainford). It also holds good collections of local business archives, family estate papers and local history collections of books, pamphlets, local newspapers, maps and photographs.
All this material can be freely consulted in the Search Room on the First Floor of the Central Library building in Victoria Square, where staff are always available to provide assistance.
Many enquiries are of a family history nature and extensive collections of local, national and sometimes international data are held in hard copy or electronic format. Courses are sometimes held on family history and other subjects.
Although most of the stock in the Search Room may be consulted without an appointment, it is advisable, if you intend to use a micro-form reader or computer, to make a booking before visiting the library as this equipment is often in great demand.
Telephone bookings may be made by ringing 01744 676952 or emailing
localhistory&archivesservices@sthelens.gov.uk
Visit our Local History and Archives Library page.