Transcript for Cheshire Record Office - local history

The Cheshire Archives and Local Studies Service has in its care many thousands of records, some dating from as far back as the 12th century. These records include:

• Parish registers from the 16th century onwards
• Wills and probate records. Details of Cheshire wills for the period 1492-1940 are on our wills database, from which copies can be ordered online.
• Census returns 1841 – 1901.
• Poor law records
• Diocesan records
• Electoral records
• Nonconformist records
• Maps. Our tithe maps and apportionments are online as are some of our printed maps
• Deeds
• Estate papers

And the records of:

• Societies
• Businesses
• Workhouses
• Hospitals
• Schools
• Courts
• Local authorities
   

We also hold collections of local newspapers from the 18th century onwards, photographs and other illustrations.

You can access our catalogues online and also via the National Archives A2A website. These give details of the main groups of records held by Cheshire Archives and Local Studies Service and at Warrington Library.

The records are stored on over 11 kilometres of shelving in specially adapted strong rooms and outstores with atmospheric controls. Their care includes monitoring and repair by a specialist team of conservators.

The Local Studies Library in Cheshire Record Office is the major collection of books, pamphlets, printed maps, trade directories and other local studies material relating to Cheshire.

Visit: archives.cheshire.gov.uk

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