Trafford Local Studies and Archives

Trafford Local Studies and Archives collect and preserve material relating to the former towns and rural areas which, since 1974, make up the Metropolitan Borough of Trafford.

The collections here include archives created by local authorities, organisations, businesses and individuals, alongside personal papers, photographs, maps, building plans, and other historically significant records. Trafford Local Studies and Archives also care for an arts and heritage collection comprising of objects, artefacts and works of art connected to Trafford's rich history.

Visitors can make use of the Reading Room for archive research and study, as well as public computers with free access to online genealogy resources for family history research.

The specialist local and regional history library here includes reference materials, lending stock, periodicals and journals. Trafford Local Studies and Archives also provide access to a growing range of family history resources, available both in print and online, supporting genealogists, students, researchers and anyone interested in exploring Trafford's past.

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.

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 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.

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Specific venue type: Library
Open Hours: Opening hours

Sunday: Closed
Monday: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Tuesday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Price: Free
Part of: Sale Library

Trafford Local Studies and Archives collect and preserve material relating to the former towns and rural areas which, since 1974, make up the Metropolitan Borough of Trafford.

Visitors can make use of the Reading Room for archive research and study, as well as public computers with free access to online genealogy resources for family history research.

Travelling here by car

Travelling here by train

Travelling here by other means

Visit Website

A woman looking at a book next to some bookshelves

Specific venue type: Library
Open Hours: Opening hours

Sunday: Closed
Monday: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Tuesday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Price: Free
Part of: Sale Library

Photo: Trafford Local Studies and Archives

Free entry
Family friendly
Toilets
Pay & Display Parking

Trafford Local Studies and Archives

Ground Floor, 1 Waterside House
Sale
M33 7ZF

01619123013

trafflocals@trafford.gov.uk

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