LINKS - Archives, Libraries, Museums, Societies

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Records Office. Archives, Local Studies

Cheshire Archives and Local Studies collects, protects and promotes interest in and the use of records and printed material relating to the historic county of Cheshire.
Cheshire Record Office
Duke Street
Chester
Cheshire
CH1 1RL

Warrington Archives and Local Studies holds information on both Lancashire and Cheshire.
Warrington Library,
Museum Street,
Cultural Quarter,
Warrington,
WA1 1JB
library[-at-]@warrington.gov.uk (replace [-at-] with @)

Cheshire Family History Society contains details on membership, listings of publications in various formats, and a list of holdings at the society's research centres at Mobberley and at Crewe Library.  The research centre at Mobberley is open to both members and non-members - see website for current charges.
Mobberley: Town Lane, Mobberley, Cheshire, WA16 7ER
Crewe: Crewe Town Library, Prince Albert Street, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 2DH

North Cheshire FHS Website
The aim of the Society, which was founded in 1976, is to bring together those who are interested in the study of their family history, to give lectures about the availability of records and how to use them; to hold discussion meetings at which more experienced members can help beginners; to further genealogy and co-ordinate research and the transcription of records. We cover all areas in and around Stockport, Hazel Grove, Bramhall, Hyde, Stalybridge, Mottram in Longdendale, Sale, Wilmslow, Altrincham, Knutsford and Macclesfield. The Society is a member of the Federation of Family History Societies and of the North West Group of Family History Societies.
 
Manchester Archives & Local Studies holds many Cheshire Resources including Parish Registers.


Wirral Archives Service cares for and offers public access to thousands of historical records relating to the history of Wirral. Researchers are welcome to consult original documents and other sources free of charge.
Wirral Archives Service
Cheshire Lines Building
Canning Street
Birkenhead
CH41 1ND
archives[-at-]wirral.gov.uk (replace [-at-] with @)

Cheshire Family History Centre (Mormons):
Victoria Road,
Macclesfield,
Cheshire,
England
Phone: 01625 427236
W, Th 12:30pm-2:30-pm, 7pm-9pm


Material relating to the history of Tameside's nine towns is centralised at Tameside Archive and Local Studies
From 15th October 2012, the Archives Centre in Ashton Under Lyne library will be closed on Mondays and Fridays.
Opening times
Tuesday 9-8
Wednesday 9-5
Thursday 9-5
Saturday 10-3

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Museums

Hat Works Museum is the UK’s only museum dedicated to the hatting industry, hats and headwear.   This award winning visitor attraction offers two floors of interactive exhibits taking you on a journey through the history of Stockport’s once thriving hatting industry.
The museum is home to a recreated hat factory with some 20 fully restored working Victorian-style machines and a fantastic collection of over 400 hats from around the world.
History and Glossary of Hat Making

Museum of Policing in Cheshire.  Here you can walk through time on the History Beat, take a Tour of the museum with our short video,
 or follow the Plan & Guide through the museum exhibition rooms and see everything at your own pace.  Also offers a research service (see website for payment terms).
County Police Office,
Arpley Street,
Warrington,
Cheshire,
WA1 1LQ

National Waterways Museum brings together a unique fleet of historic boats with rich collections and archives to tell the story of Britains canals and waterways. The historic docks at Ellesmere Port provide the perfect setting.  Excellent for anyone with boatmen / watermen ancestry.
Ellesmere Port
South Pier Road
Ellesmere Port
Cheshire,
CH65 4FW

Weaver Hall Museum and Workhouse is full of displays and tales of the history and industry of West Cheshire. The stories are told through films, reconstructions, models and displays of intriguing artefacts relating to market towns, transport, archaeology, the famous Cheshire salt industry and the museum building's former history.
Weaver Hall Museum and Workhouse
162 London Road
Northwich
CW9 8AB
Tel: 01606 271640
Email: cheshiremuseums[-at-]cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk (replace [-at-] with @)

Macclesfield Silk Museums:  Great Family Day, come and explore the Silk Industry. From Bugs to Beauty. Over 3 exciting sites, you can experience life in a silk mill and have a look at the final product.
For More Information Please Contact Us on:
01625 613210 or  bookings[-at-]silkmacclesfield.org.uk (replace [-at-] with @)