Our popular library is currently open on Thursdays and Fridays and holds a huge collection of photographs, documents and newspapers relating to Salford’s past. It is increasingly popular for family history research, delving into the history of the houses, school projects and community heritage in Salford.
Looking for maps and photographs of old Salford? Researching your family tree? Our local history library will have something for you!
The library’s extensive collection includes family history sources (from 1841), maps (from 1848), newspapers (from 1858), more than 70,000 photographs and a wide range of other useful material, including:
Online access, including access to family history resources
Street directions for Manchester and Salford
Census returns for Salford
Maps and plans of areas of the city
Over 70,000 historical photographs of the city and surrounding areas
Opening Hours
For the foreseeable, visitors will need to pre-book a visit to our Local History Library. Book your visit here.
Monday – Closed
Tuesday – Closed
Wednesday – Closed
Thursday – 11.30am -to 4.00pm
Friday – 11.30am to 4.00pm
Saturday – Closed
Sunday – Closed
Fees and Charges
Check our fees and charges for details about our microfilm, camera usage and photocopy charges.
Contact Us
If you have any enquiries, please call us on 0161 778 0814 or email us.
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