Sheffield City Archives & Local Studies Library

Discover the history of Sheffield through our vast collections including, but not limited to:

  • Archive documents
  • Books
  • Maps
  • Photographs
  • Sound Recordings
  • Film Recordings

Our collections start in the 12th Century and go right up to the present day.

Sheffield Local Studies Library and City Archives are located in separate buildings. They are approximately 10 mins walk apart. Sheffield City Archives is fully accredited by the UK National Archives

Local Studies Library : First Floor, Central Library, Surry Street, Sheffield S1 1XZ
Sheffield City Archives: 52 Shoreham Street, Sheffield S1 4SP