Dudley Archives and Local History Service is based at Mount Pleasant Street, Coseley, West Midlands. WV14 9JR.
Our aim is to acquire, preserve and make available for public research, records relating to the present Dudley Metropolitan Borough area. This includes both manuscripts, such as parish records, council minutes and files, title deeds and maps, and also printed material, in the form of books, pamphlets, posters and newspapers, and audio visual material. This material spans dates from the 12th century to the present day, covering the whole range of local history and local study topics.
Specifically relating to World War Two, we hold photographs, newspapers of the time, war posters, local history books, pamphlets, instructions issued by the Home Office, records of Prisoners of War, records on war charity funds etc. All material is for reference use only and is available in our search room.
We are open to the public during the following hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday — 9.00am-5.00pm
Thursday — 9.30am-7.00pm
1st and 3rd Saturday of each month — 9.30am-12.30pm
There is no charge for visiting or using the Archive & Local History Service, although anyone wishing to use the Archives and Local History Service is required to register for a CARN reader's ticket, (County Archive Research Network). There is no charge for getting a ticket, but proof of name and address is needed.
Please phone 01384 812770 for further information about the service, or to make a reservation. Our website may also give you more information: http://www.dudley.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/local-history--heritage/archive-and-local-history
The above information was correct as of 16th August 2005
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