Archives and Local Studies
New location for Archives and Local Studies
The archives and local studies service is now located in the Molineux Hotel Building off Whitmore Hill.
Accessing archives and local studies
If you are interested in any aspect of Wolverhampton's history, Wolverhampton Archives and Local Studies can help.
We have documents, maps, books, photos, censuses, newspapers etc. relating to the history of all areas now within the present city of Wolverhampton including Bilston, Bushbury, Penn, Tettenhall and Wednesfield.
Follow the links below for up to date information about our services. You may also wish to visit our other web pages devoted to family history and local history:
Opening times
Our office at The Molineux Hotel in Wolverhampton is open five days a week, including Saturdays. See below for details of our opening times:
- Monday - Closed
- Tuesday - 10am to 5pm
- Wednesday - 10am to 7pm
- Thursday - 10am to 5pm
- Friday - 10am to 5pm
- Saturday - 10am to 1pm
- Sunday - Closed
Please note that the normal Archives & Local Studies service will be unavailable on the following dates:
- Friday 10th September 2010 from 1pm
- Saturday 11th September 2010
- Friday 22nd October 2010 from 1pm
- Saturday 23rd October 2010
Stock Review Fortnight
The service will be closed for two weeks from Tuesday 30th November 2010 for our annual stock review fortnight. The service will reopen on Tuesday 14th December 2010.
Contact us
For more information about our archives and local studies service, use our online form or contact us at the points below:
e-mail: archives@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Phone: 01902 552480
Minicom: 01902 555554
Fax: 01902 552481
Write or visit:
Archives and Local Studies
Wolverhampton City Council
Molineux Hotel Building
Whitmore Hill
Wolverhampton
WV1 1SF
Directions: By foot, car and public transport
Map: Google Map.