Visiting the Archive Service

We are temporarily located at:

The World of Glass, Chalon Way East, St Helens, WA10 1BX.

Booking an appointment:

First consult the online catalogue (www.sthelens.gov.uk/history) making a note of the title and reference number items you are interested viewing. Please be aware that we limit the number of items that are issued to visitors at any one time to a maximum of ten items or bundles. 

Please contact us if:

• You need support accessing the catalogue
• You would like to view more than ten items or expect your research could take more than two hours.
• You would like to cancel or rearrange your appointment.

Visiting the Archive Service

Visiting the archive search room is by appointment only. Appointments are available during the hours below (although other times may be available on request).

Wednesdays, 1pm - 4.30pm

Thursdays, 1pm - 4.30pm

Fridays, 10am - 3pm

You can contact archive staff by email, archives@sthelens.gov.uk, or by phone on 01744 671748. 

• Welcome staff at the main reception can direct you upt to the search room space.
• The archive service search room is located on the first floor of The World of Glass, an open mezzanine that is also used by library users.
• You will need to sign in to view items. 
• Lockers are provided for coats, bags, and personal belongings.
• Free visitor WiFi is available.
• The World of Glass Museum is free to enter and has a cafe, shop, galleries, and hot glass studio. St Helens Library is also co-located in the building and is free to join.