Warwickshire Archives and Libraries

England Warwickshire  Archives and Libraries

Warwickshire County Record Office
Warwickshire County Record Office Priory Park Cape Road Warwick, Warwickshire CV34 4JS UK Telephone: 01926 738959 Email: [mailto:recordoffice@warwickshire.gov.uk recordoffice@warwickshire.gov.uk] Website: Warwickshire County Record Office


 * The office collects, preserves and makes available the historic records of Warwickshire and its people. We have records dating from the 12th century onwards and our collections cover a wide variety of historical documents, from old title deeds to recent baptism registers.

The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust Record Office and Library
The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust Record Office and Library Shakespeare Birthplace Trust Henley Street Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire CV37 0NP UK Telephone: 01789 204016 (bookings) 01789 201813 (enquiries) Email: [mailto:records@shakespeare.org.uk records@shakespeare.org.uk] Website: The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust Record Office and Library


 * The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust Record Office holds records relating to Stratford-upon-Avon and the surrounding area, as well as historical documents concerning Shakespeare and his family.

Coventry History Center
Coventry History Center Herbert Art Gallery and Museum Jordan Well Coventry, Warwickshire CV1 5QP UK Telephone: 024 7623 7578 Email: [mailto:historycentre@theherbert.org historycentre@theherbert.org] Website: Coventry History Center


 * Coventry Archives & Research Centre is the new name for Coventry History Centre. It opened in 2008 when the resources of Coventry Record Office and the local studies collection held at Central Library were brought together under one roof. It houses a huge range of primary and secondary source material providing insights into the history of the city and its citizens from medieval times to the present day.  Particular highlights include our internationally important collection of medieval manuscripts giving an unrivalled glimpse into the administration of the city from its earliest recorded times. Our earliest record is dated 1182.

Solihull Heritage & Local Studies
Solihull Heritage & Local Studies Solihull Central Library Homer Road Solihull, West Midlands B91 3RG UK Telephone: 0121 704 6934 Email: [mailto:heritage@solihull.gov.uk heritage@solihull.gov.uk] Website: Solihull Heritage & Local Studies


 * We can help you whether you are researching the history of your house, investigating your family history, carrying out a school project, writing an academic dissertation or if you’re simply curious about the local area.

The Library of Birmingham
The Library of Birmingham Centenary Square Broad Street Birmingham, Warwickshire B1 2ND UK Telephone: 0121 2424242 Email: [mailto:enquiries@libraryofbirmingham.com enquiries@libraryofbirmingham.com] Website: The Library of Birmingham Catalogue: Archives and Collections


 * The Library of Birmingham provides a showcase for the city's internationally important collections of archives, photography and rare books. Facilities include a state-of-the-art gallery space opening up public access to the collections. It is also home to the BFI Mediatheque, providing free access to the National Film Archive.


 * We collect and preserve both original and printed records of historical significance relating to the City of Birmingham, its people, its businesses, institutions and societies, dating from the 12th to the 21st century.

Coventry Central Library
Coventry Central Library Smithford Way Coventry, Warwickshire CV1 1FY UK Telephone: 024 7683 2314 Email: [mailto:central.library@coventry.gov.uk central.library@coventry.gov.uk] Website: Coventry Central Library Catalogue: Library Catalogue

Solihull Central Library (The Core Library)
Solihull Central Library (The Core Library) Homer Road Solihull, West Midlands B91 3RG UK Telephone: 0121 704 6965 Email: [mailto:libraryarts@solihull.gov.uk libraryarts@solihull.gov.uk] Website: The Core Library