Beginners Researching Local History Course

Tuesday, 7th January 2025

10:00 am

Sheffield Local Studies Library

Free for adults 19 years & over who meet UK residency criteria for funding and with a £20,319 annual gross salary or less, otherwise cost is £2.50 per hour.

A fun course aimed at beginners wanting to know how to start researching the history of their local area.

On this course you will:

  • Learn about resources in local studies & archives
  • Learn how to find old photographs and maps
  • Learn to use directories, census & parish records
  • Explore local history websites
  • Understand how to use online catalogues

Starts Tuesday 7th January

  • 10am – 12pm
  • 6 week course
  • Sheffield Local Studies Library, Central Library, Surrey Street, Sheffield, S1 1XZ

Email faces@sheffield.gov.uk to register or phone 0114 229 6144

Free for adults 19 years & over who meet UK residency criteria for funding and with a £20,319 annual gross salary or less, otherwise cost is £2.50 per hour.

Central Library
Surrey Street
Sheffield
S1 1XZ