Planning a Visit SRO
Visiting the Research Room at the Staffordshire History Centre
The Staffordshire History Centre brings together three incredible collections to create exciting and imaginative ways to connect Staffordshire people and their stories.
Our onsite Research Room is open Tuesday to Friday 10am - 4pm and 3rd Saturday of the month 10am - 2pm. Please visit our website and select 'Book a search room visit'.
You will need to register for an Archives Card - you can do this on the archives card website.
You can also get in touch via email: Staffordshire Record Office Please submit all enquiries and requests for access to this address.
Further information about finding records
The Archive Service has four service points, and works closely with William Salt Library. The links below give an overview of what is held at each site. The Staffordshire Record Office and William Salt Library are now closed temporarily.
Family history sources
Local and general history sources
Transport options
Travelling to Staffordshire or Stoke on Trent to do your research? Please check timetables before travelling, as they can change at short notice.
You may find Traveline helpful in checking out the various options available.
Finding accommodation
Please visit the following websites to find out what local accommodation options are available.
For overseas visitors the following websites will give tourist information about Staffordshire as a whole, the West Midlands region and Britain nationally.