Archives and Local Studies

Sheffield Archives collects, preserves and lists written and other records relating to Sheffield and South Yorkshire, and makes them available for reference and research. The records date from the 12th century to the present day and include: - business records, ecclesiastical records, family and estate records, local government records,  local public records and records from individuals.

 

Sheffield Local Studies Library has a collection of over 30,000 volumes including books, pamphlets, journals and reports on all aspects of the city's history and development and the lives of its people. In addition there are collections of newspapers, trade directories, census records, maps and other materials.