OLDHAM Local Studies and Archives is reopening on Wednesday, April 28.

The site in Union Street will be open Wednesdays to Fridays, from 10am to 4pm.

Visitors will be required to book their visit and order their documents, including archives, books, pamphlets, and microfilms, in advance, with a limit of one visit per day per person. Visitors only wishing to use computers will also be required to book in advance.

Access will be provided to the search room, with other facilities remaining closed for the time being, including the public toilet.

To limit the potential spread of coronavirus, usual search room services, such as book browsing, research advice, record copying, use of maps and photographs, and casual access to our computers are temporarily on hold.

For those wanting to see the online catalogue that records the Oldham Council Heritage Collections simply visit, http://calmview.oldham.gov.uk/calmview/

For further information phone 0161 770 4654 or email archives@oldham.gov.uk

To book you place visit: https://www.oldham.gov.uk/forms/form/891/en/local_archives_document_order_form