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Kirklees
WYAS, Kirklees
Central Library
Princess Alexandra Walk
Huddersfield
HD1 2SU

Tel: +44 (0)1484 221966

Email: kirklees@wyjs.org.uk

 

 

 

 

 

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Reader Registration.

We are members of the County Archive Research Network (CARN) readers’ ticket scheme. Please bring your CARN readers’ ticket with you when you visit. If you do not have a ticket please bring official proof of ID which includes your name, address and signature. Click here for more information

Appointments recommended.

Some archives are held offsite and our search room may be subject to unplanned closure because of staffing difficulties.

 

 

Opening Hours

Full Archive Service with access to original documents:
Monday 9.30am - 5.00pm
Tuesday 9.30am - 5.00pm
Thursday 9.30am - 5.00pm
third Saturday in the month 9.00am -1.00pm

Saturdays with full service 2012 : 21 January, 18 February, 17 March, 21 April, 19 May, 16 June.

Access to Archive Service catalogue with advice and guidance from Local Studies staff:
Monday , Tuesday, Thursday 5.00 - 8.00pm
Wednesday 9.30am - 5.00pm
Friday 9.00am - 8.00pm
Saturday 9.00am - 4.00pm

Microfilm available in Local Studies Library, no appointment necessary
Monday 9.30am to 8.00pm
Tuesday 9.30am to 8.00pm
Wednesday: 9.30am to 5.00pm
Thursday: 9.00am to 8.00pm
Friday: 9.00am to 8.00pm
Saturday: 9.00am to 4.00pm

 

Facilities:

No refreshment facilities available in the building but cafes etc are close by.

Toilets are located on the first floor.

How to find WYAS, Kirklees… (External website)

Car Parking	We are situated in a pedestrianised area Car parking is available at Alfred Street and Springwood.
Train	We are approximately 600 metres from Huddersfield Railway Station
Bus	We are approximately 500 metres from Huddersfield Bus Station

About the Office

The archive service in Kirklees is housed in the Central Library in Huddersfield and since its creation it has been very closely linked with the Local Studies collection.