Family History Help Sessions
Interested in discovering more about your family history?
Book a free one-hour session with one of Trafford Local Studies' experienced volunteer researchers. They can help you get started with your family history journey, offer advice on tracing ancestors, and show you how to make the most of online resources such as Ancestry and Findmypast.
Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to overcome a research challenge, the centre's volunteers are there to help.
Photo: Trafford Local Studies
- Location
- Trafford Local Studies and Archives
- Date
- 2 – 19 November
- Time
- Multiple sessions — see below
- Where held
- In person only
- Age range
- Ages 18-100
- Price
- Free
Upcoming sessions
- 19 November 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Family friendly
- Toilets
- Pay & Display Parking
- Accessible Toilet
- Baby Changing Facilities
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Age friendly
- Assistance Dogs welcome
Map is currently unavailable.
Other events at Trafford Local Studies and Archives
Event date: 4 – 26 November
Remembrance Exhibition
Visit this Remembrance Exhibition to commemorate the 110th Anniversary of the Somme Offensive and learn about local war heroes from photographs and objects in Trafford Local Studies' permanent collection.
Event date: 9 November 2026 – 12 April 2027
Caribbean Family History Help Sessions
Book a free one-hour session with expert genealogist Linford Sweeney and receive personalised help with your family history research. Learn how to search for ancestors of Caribbean heritage, find historical records, and use online resources to continue your research with confidence.
Nearby venues
Sale Library
A thriving community hub featuring books, computers, digital resources, free Wi-Fi, the Cosgrove Hall Films Archive and Trafford Local Studies and Archive Centre.
Waterside
Waterside is a thriving and vibrant destination for performance, culture and events in the heart of Sale in Trafford, Greater Manchester, comprising live theatre and event spaces, galleries, workshop studios, bar and coffee house.
Sale Leisure Centre
A community leisure centre including a gym, studio classes, swimming pool, gymnastics courses and swimming lessons.
The Northern Light Cinema Sale
The Northern Light is a luxurious three-screen independent cinema in Stanley Square, Sale.
Nearby events
Event date: 16 January 2026 – 31 January 2028
Cosgrove Hall Films Archive
Danger Mouse, Count Duckula, Chorlton and the Wheelies and friends have a forever home in a dedicated gallery within the newly refurbished Sale Library, Trafford.
Event date: 3 August 2026 – 30 March 2027
Tuesday Storytime at Sale Library
Join this fun and interactive session for under-fives featuring stories, rhymes and songs that inspire a love of reading and learning in a bright, warm library space.
Event date: 8 September 2026 – 31 August 2027
Mile Shy Club Walking Group
Fully inclusive, gentle one-mile walks for people of all abilities, led by Advanced Walk Leaders experienced in supporting those with long-term physical and mental health conditions. Sessions start outside the library at 1pm, cost £2 to attend, include a warm-up and cool-down, and are followed by an optional drink.
Event date: 15 September 2026 – 9 March 2027
Tuesday Chatterbooks at Sale Library
Chatterbooks brings books to life for young readers aged 7-12 years, firing imaginations through stories, discussion, games and fun activities.
Guides
Free things to do in Trafford
Trafford has an astonishing amount of cultural activity that you can do for free - from workshops and clubs, to exhibitions and museums.
Libraries in Trafford
Discover the full list of libraries in Trafford - friendly, welcoming spaces across the borough that are free to read, study or visit, with plenty of events for all ages on their programme.
Brillant things to do in Trafford for families
Looking for places to take the family? Trafford has your back.
Standout places to visit in Trafford
Trafford is home to international sporting venues, award-winning museums and exceptional green spaces. Discover them here.
Great green spaces in Trafford
Discover Trafford's brilliant parks and green spaces - featuring a historic deer park and an epic disc golf course.
