Tameside Local Studies and Archives Centre

People, Places, Events

Ashton-u-Lyne, Audenshaw, Denton, Droylsden, Dukinfield, Hyde, Longdendale, Mossley, Stalybridge

Material relating to the history of Tameside's nine towns is centralised at Tameside Local Studies and Archives Centre. 

Research and Study

Local History

Family History 

Manchester Regiment

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Tameside Local Studies and Archives have been awarded the maximum Four Stars in the 2010 National Archives Self Assessment making it the best Archive in the North West.

To see the results of the survey, visit the National Archives website .

Tameside Local Studies and Archives was awarded three stars in the 2008 National Archives Self-Assessment.  For more information on the three stars award, please click here . 

Online Enquiries

Use our on-line enquiry form to contact the Local Studies and Archives Unit for help and advice if you are: researching your family history; writing a thesis or essay on any aspect of the history of the area; doing a school project on a local theme; interested in finding out about the history of the place where you live; planning anniversary celebrations for a local club or organisation; wishing to use local material in reminiscence work.

There is a minimum charge of £1.50 for photocopies sent by post. Additional sheets are 10p each for A4 photocopies, 20p each for A3 photocopies and 50p each for copies from microfilm. Electronic copies have a minimum price of £1.50. Each additional copy/scan is £1.

Important: Please include your name and postal address when you send us a message as this will help us provide a full response to your enquiry.

Contact Information
Send us a Message	Tameside Local Studies and Archives Centre Central Library Old Street Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 7SG  View local map
0161 342 4242
0161 342 4245