Appointments are available on Tuesday to Friday at 10am-1pm or 2pm-5pm (4.30pm Friday).
They must be made 48 hours in advance.
They will normally be limited to one morning or one afternoon session per day in the first instance.
Please let us know if you are booking space for more than one person as space is limited.
You will need to provide the following information when making a booking:
Your full name, address, email address or phone number.
Document references for pre-ordering or a detailed description of your research subject.
If you require either a microfilm reader or public access computer, then you can make a specific booking for these resources.
Pre-ordering documents
Documents and books must be pre-ordered where possible. Please use the catalogue on this website to find the references for the items you wish to consult. Reference numbers are included in the collection records.
Documents can be pre-ordered at the time of booking and must be ordered at least 48 hours before your visit.
You can pre-order up to 12 documents per visit. If you have particular requirements relating to your document requests, please contact us to discuss these.
When you arrive
Please arrive at the front entrance to the Guildhall on the High Street.
If you have accessibility needs you may use the market entrance. There is a lift to the basement.
State the purpose of your visit at the reception desk.
Make your way through the ground floor to the south staircase.
Use the steps down to the basement where a member of staff will greet you.
