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This is a new way to search our records, which we’re still working on. Alternatively you can search our existing catalogue, Discovery.

Archive

Shropshire Archives

Archon code: 166

Looking for records?

Visit the Shropshire Archives website for information on how to access records held there.

Contact information

Address

Castle Gates
Shrewsbury
SY1 2AQ
England

Telephone
0345 678 9096
Email
archives@shropshire.gov.uk
Website
https://www.shropshirearchives.org.uk/

Information about this archive

Open: Wednesday-Friday 10-4; first Saturday of the month 10-4

Closed: one week in early December

Facilities:
  • Wheelchair access
  • Research Service
  • Proof of identity required
  • Book in advance
  • Readers ticket required
Contacting the archive: phone calls are taken by the council's customer service centre. For complex enquiries they recommend emailing the service directly, if possible

Readers can register online and order documents in advance of a visit online

Identification: Shropshire Archives Reader's Ticket or proof of identity

Reprographics: photographic and photocopying services and self-service microfilm reader-printer are available. Users may bring their own cameras (subject to purchasing a photography permit)

This archive’s collections

There are two ways to view all collections from Shropshire Archives

New catalogue (this website)

Available through search results only

View all collections in the new catalogue

Current catalogue

Available as search results, lists and to browse

View all collections in the current catalogue