For general interests and curiosity, one can peruse through old photographs, postcards and maps of the district. Researchers will appreciate browsing through local records pertaining to lead mining (among other topics) - all sorted by subject matter. In addition, we're happy to work with St. Augustine's Church if you need family history assistance!
Among our most treasured possessions are old maps spanning the last 160 years; these show how Alston Moor has changed (or not). No matter what your research question may be about - we'll help you find it!

The Archives are open on a Saturday from 12 pm to 2 pm. Or by appointment.

Visits can also be arranged via zoom/skype or similar.
Please contact us.

We are working on digitising our archives so that not only will we have an electronic record but anyone from anywhere in the world will be able to research our Archives.

Currently there are numerous photographs, audio files and newspaper cuttings.

The digital archive is hosted on another server and can be found here. It is fully searchable. So if you are interested in your ancestors, local history, the name of your house or anything else, a keyword will more often than not bring interesting results.

You can also search this site here

As well as our own collection of physical and online archives, we are compiling a list of local, regional and national databases and archives.

Click on the Link List below to go to the page.

If you have any databases or catalogues that you would like us to include in our collection, please contact us.