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.