Sheffield City Archives and Local Studies Library topics
Discover the history of Sheffield through our vast collections of archive documents, books, maps, photographs, sound and film recordings.
Sheffield Local Studies Library and City Archives are located in separate buildings approximately 10 minutes' walk apart.
Opening times
City Archives (52 Shoreham Street):
- Monday, Tuesday and Saturday from 9.30am to 5.30pm
Local Studies Library (Central Library, Surrey Street):
- Wednesday 1pm to 8pm, Thursday and Friday 10am to 5pm and Saturday 10am to 4pm
Not all of our collections are held on site so we would advise you to contact us in advance so we can ensure we have the information you require when you visit.
Contact the Archives and Local Studies Library
First Floor, Central Library
Surrey Street
Sheffield
S1 1XZ
Surrey Street
Sheffield
S1 1XZ
Ask us a question
0114 203 9395 (Sat, Mon, Tues)
0114 273 4753 (Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat)
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