The History Access Point, based in Lichfield Library, is home to a range of resources to assist with family and local history research.

Alongside a reference collection of works on the history of Lichfield, the HAP has physical and digitised copies of primary source material such as parish records, electoral registers, and trade directories.

Digital databases can also be accessed for free in the HAP through the library’s subscription. This includes Ancestry, FindMyPast, and The British Newspaper Archive. We advise prior booking to use computer facilities to ensure their availability.

To book, email lichfield.library@staffordshire.gov.uk or telephone 01543 334539. You will need to be a library member to book.

List of Resources:

Secondary reference material on the history of Lichfield, notable figures, Staffordshire history and industry

Parish Registers (bound and microfiche)

Electoral Registers

Trade Directories

Lichfield Mercury Newspaper (microfilm)

Maps

Digital Access to: Ancestry, FindMyPast, The British Newspaper Archive, Newsbank

Location:

Lichfield History Access Point,
Lichfield Library,
St Mary’s (1st Floor),
Market Square,
Lichfield,
Staffordshire,
WS13 6LG

Opening Times:

Tuesday to Friday 9am to 4pm.
Saturday 9am to 3pm.
The HAP is closed on Monday and Sunday.

Christmas Opening Times

Christmas Eve closes at 1pm

Christmas Day 25th to New Years Day 1st CLOSED

Thursday 2^nd Jan Open 9.30am – 4pm

Friday 3 Jan CLOSED

Normal hours resume from Sat 4th, our volunteers will be back from 7th January.