Worcestershire History Centre

Trinity Street, Worcester WR1 2PW Tel: (01905) 765922 / 765924 Fax: (01905) 765925 Minicom: (01905) 766399 Email: WLHC@worcestershire.gov.uk

Map showing the location of the History Centre.

• Some of the records at the History Centre will be unavailable from 5pm on Monday 20 April and all day on Tuesday 21 April. There will also be limited use of the microfilm readers, so we advise anyone wanting to visit the Centre on those days to contact us in advance.
• Ancestry.co.uk available to use for free at the History Centre!
• Free guide to Worcestershire sources, by the Worcester branch of BMSGH.
• Baptism Index by the Malvern Family History Society 1813-1839. About 130 parishes are complete. Please ask a member of History Centre staff for password.

Sources available at the History Centre
The History Centre is the most appropriate branch to start your research. The History Centre holds microfilm and microfiche copies of Worcestershire records and sometimes for surrounding counties as well as some national records. Sources include:

• Census returns. Ancestry.co.uk also available.
• Local maps
• Trade and clerical directories
• Local newspapers. (For further information about local newspapers in Worcestershire and the surrounding counties, please see the Newsplan West Midlands website.)
• Parish and non-conformist records
• Wills and other probate records
• Cemetery and crematoria records
• International Geneaological Index
• General Register Office index of births, marriages and deaths
• The Worcestereshire Photographic Survey

There are also various CD-ROM packages available for use. In addition to microfilm sources, the History Centre also boasts a large county-wide selection of local and family history books. These books are for reference only.

Please see our family history page for more details of our holdings.
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The People's Network
The Centre is equipped with 19 Internet computers, allowing access to a wealth of information whatever your interest, or to simply check your email account. Use of the service is free, although a small charge is made for any printouts, and donations are, of course, always welcome. You will need a Worcestershire library card to access the computers, and you can book a computer online. If you do not have a library card, you will need to bring something with your name and address on it.
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Booking
The History Centre can get very busy, so it is still advisable to book in advance of your visit, particularly if you like to be situated in a particular place, such as near a socket to plug in your laptop, or you need to use resources such as our CDRoms. Back to top

Car parking and other facilities
There is no car park at the History Centre but there are several car parks available in the city centre. For more information and a map showing the location of car parks please visit the Worcester City Council web site. The History Centre is very close to the bus station and the closest railway station is Worcester Foregate Street, about 5 minutes walk away.

The History Centre is fully accessible to wheelchair users and includes disabled toilet facilities. There is a rest area with hot and cold drinks available. We ask all users to deposit their bags in the lockers provided. £1 deposit is needed for this. Copying facilities are also available. The list of charges is available here.

The History Centre has an attractive shop area, which sells a variety of books on local and family history, stationery items, greetings cards and wrapping paper.

The History Centre is also a distribution centre for records compiled by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. For futher information about this service please contact us.

The staff at the History Centre are here to help you. If you require any assistance or guidance, please feel free to ask. List of the staff at this branch
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