Trafford Local Studies and Archives Centre
Uncover centuries of local history and trace your family roots at the Trafford Local Studies and Archive Centre, based within the Sale Waterside complex.
Housing a rich collection of archives, photographs, maps, newspapers, historical records and regular exhibitions, the Centre helps bring Trafford’s stories to life, preserving them for future generations while making them accessible to all.
The centre also provides free access to premium digital genealogy tools and physical parish registers, making it the perfect starting point for tracing your family tree.
This free community resource has everything you to start diving into the past!
Co-located alongside Sale Library and the Cosgrove Hall Films Archive, celebrating the rich creative legacy of one of the UK's most iconic animation studios – makes visiting the centre a fascinating opportunity for discovery and inspiration.
Housing a rich collection of archives, photographs, maps, newspapers, historical records and regular exhibitions, the Centre helps bring Trafford’s stories to life, preserving them for future generations while making them accessible to all.
The centre also provides free access to premium digital genealogy tools and physical parish registers, making it the perfect starting point for tracing your family tree.
This free community resource has everything you to start diving into the past!
Co-located alongside Sale Library and the Cosgrove Hall Films Archive, celebrating the rich creative legacy of one of the UK's most iconic animation studios – makes visiting the centre a fascinating opportunity for discovery and inspiration.
Travelling here by car
From M60 Junction 7 take the A56 (Chester Road / Washway Road) exit toward Sale. Follow the A56 for approximately 1.5 miles, then turn left onto Tatton Road. The centre is on your right inside Sale Waterside.
Short-stay parking bays are available on nearby streets, with several multi-storey car parks nearby.
Short-stay parking bays are available on nearby streets, with several multi-storey car parks nearby.
Travelling here by train
By tram, take the Metrolink Green or Purple lines directly to Sale. Exiting the station, cross the canal bridge and towards Waterside Plaza where the centre is located alongside the library.
Travelling by rail? Connect to the Metrolink network at Manchester Piccadilly.
Travelling by rail? Connect to the Metrolink network at Manchester Piccadilly.
Travelling here by other means
Take the Bee Network lines 19, 41, 245, 263, or 281 directly into Sale town centre. Get off at the main Ashfield Road or Sale Metrolink bus stops. Walk two minutes towards the Town Hall and onto Waterside Plaza where the centre is located alongside the library.
Uncover centuries of local history and trace your family roots at the Trafford Local Studies and Archive Centre, based within the Sale Waterside complex.
Housing a rich collection of archives, photographs, maps, newspapers, historical records and regular exhibitions, the Centre helps bring Trafford’s stories to life, preserving them for future generations while making them accessible to all.
The centre also provides free access to premium digital genealogy tools and physical parish registers, making it the perfect starting point for tracing your family tree.
This free community resource has everything you to start diving into the past!
Co-located alongside Sale Library and the Cosgrove Hall Films Archive, celebrating the rich creative legacy of one of the UK's most iconic animation studios – makes visiting the centre a fascinating opportunity for discovery and inspiration.
Housing a rich collection of archives, photographs, maps, newspapers, historical records and regular exhibitions, the Centre helps bring Trafford’s stories to life, preserving them for future generations while making them accessible to all.
The centre also provides free access to premium digital genealogy tools and physical parish registers, making it the perfect starting point for tracing your family tree.
This free community resource has everything you to start diving into the past!
Co-located alongside Sale Library and the Cosgrove Hall Films Archive, celebrating the rich creative legacy of one of the UK's most iconic animation studios – makes visiting the centre a fascinating opportunity for discovery and inspiration.
Travelling here by car
From M60 Junction 7 take the A56 (Chester Road / Washway Road) exit toward Sale. Follow the A56 for approximately 1.5 miles, then turn left onto Tatton Road. The centre is on your right inside Sale Waterside.
Short-stay parking bays are available on nearby streets, with several multi-storey car parks nearby.
Short-stay parking bays are available on nearby streets, with several multi-storey car parks nearby.
Travelling here by train
By tram, take the Metrolink Green or Purple lines directly to Sale. Exiting the station, cross the canal bridge and towards Waterside Plaza where the centre is located alongside the library.
Travelling by rail? Connect to the Metrolink network at Manchester Piccadilly.
Travelling by rail? Connect to the Metrolink network at Manchester Piccadilly.
Travelling here by other means
Take the Bee Network lines 19, 41, 245, 263, or 281 directly into Sale town centre. Get off at the main Ashfield Road or Sale Metrolink bus stops. Walk two minutes towards the Town Hall and onto Waterside Plaza where the centre is located alongside the library.
Image: Trafford Council
- Free entry
- Family friendly
- Toilets
- Pay & Display Parking
- Accessible Car Parking
- Accessible Toilet
- Baby Changing Facilities
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Age friendly
- Assistance Dogs welcome
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Trafford Local Studies and Archives Centre
Sale Waterside
Sale
M33 7ZF
01619123013
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