- LOCAL STUDIES & ARCHIVE CENTRE
- EXHIBITIONS
- COLLECTIONS
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GUIDES & RESOURCES
- Interactive map: Trafford Blue Plaques
- The First World War in Trafford - Research Database
- Trafford History Trails
- Guide: Research your British Ancestors using Ancestry
- Guide: Research your Caribbean Ancestors using Ancestry
- Guide: Research your Irish Ancestors using Ancestry
- Guide: Research the History of your House
- Guide: Organising your Family History Research
- Guide: Understanding census records
- 'Get to Know Your Grandparent(s)!' Children's Interview Activity Sheet
- CONTRIBUTE
About
Trafford Local Studies Centre
Trafford Council
Ground Floor, Sale Waterside
Sale, M33 7ZF
Phone: 0161 912 3013
E-mail: trafflocals@trafford.gov.uk
Following the easing of coronavirus restrictions, we have extended our services. Follow the link to find out how to plan your visit.
Keep in Touch
For more information, news and online resources, please visit our website and collections catalogue at https://www.trafford.gov.uk/residents/leisure-and-lifestyle/libraries/Local-Studies/Trafford-Local-Studies.aspx
Follow us on Twitter twitter.com/TraffordArchive
Support us on Facebook facebook.com/traffordlocalstudies
Opening Hours
Monday: 10am-7pm
Tuesday—Friday: 10am—5pm
Saturday: 10am—4pm
Christmas closure:
Please note that Trafford Local Studies & Archives will close at 3pm on 24 December and reopen on Friday 2nd January 2026. We wish you a merry Christmas and look forward to welcoming you back in the new year.