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Access to Archive Collections, Summer 2024-Spring 2025
We are improving the storage facilities at Lancashire Archives to help safeguard Lancashire's archive collections for the future. This is an opportunity to future-proof our strongrooms and to make sure we can continue to provide the best care for all types of records including digital, photographic and written collections. The necessary building work will mean some disruption to our service. Some records will be temporarily stored off site and this will have an impact on our ability to deliver on-the-day access to some collections. All archives affected will have a note on LANCAT, our online catalogue. This will let you know that advance notice of 10 working days will be needed in order to access these items. This will apply to around 10% of the records in our care and most records remain accessible on the day.
Please continue to book and visit the Archives as usual and if you have any questions please get in touch.
Opening times and your visit
Find out when you can visit our public searchroom, book an appointment and how to contact us.
Archives holiday closures
Archives bank and public holiday closure dates.
Archives searchroom rules
By following these rules you are helping to preserve Lancashire’s written heritage.
Events at Lancashire Archives
Lancashire Archives occasionally host local history and heritage events at the Record Office, at other Lancashire venues and online. Forthcoming events are listed here.
Group tours and visits
We can offer visits to groups who would like to learn more about our work and collections.
Archives charges
Check Lancashire Archives service charges.