About the Record Office

For a wealth of information about what we do, and the exciting services you can enjoy as a result of our work, please use the links shown below.

• Introducing the Service - a brief introdction about the Record Office and the services it offers, as well as its location.
• Contact Details, Where we are and When we're Open - location, contact details and opening times of the Record Office.
• Charges and How to Pay - associated charges of using the Record Office.
• What's available in the searchroom - details about the facilities of the Searchroom.
• Research Service -details of the research service provided by the Record Office.
• Group Visits - details about organising group visits to the Record Office and the talks we provide as part of this.

• Donation and Deposit - we are always happy to receive donations of material relating to Cheshire.
• Services for schools and colleges - details on the educational service offered by the Record Office.
• Record Office User Group - details about the Cheshire and Chester Archives and Local Studies User Group.
• Record Office Facilities - information on the facilities that can be found at the Record Office.
• Service Charter - a summary of the services we provide. The charter also sets out the standards of service you can expect to receive from us.

• Facts and figures - facts and figures relating to the Record Office.
• Archive Collection Policy - the Record Office's policy on it's archive collection; including legislative background, records from private sources geographical limitations and terms of deposit. 
• Preservation Policy - the Record Office's policy on the preservation of archives and local studies of Cheshire.
• Records Management - useful information and guidance in relation to Records Management issues.
• Conservation/Caring for your own records - details on how to care for records to conserve them for future generations.