Trafford Local Studies Centre (TLSC)

During refurbishment from Monday 15 September, the Centre will be offering only a limited service where borrowers can return items or pick up reservations. We will continue to offer some of our regular activities at the adjacent Arts Centre and Caldo Lounge.

The Trafford Local Studies and Archive Centre (TLSC) collects and preserves material relating to the former towns and rural areas which, since 1974, make up the Metropolitan Borough of Trafford. You can find a comprehensive stock that includes reference collections, lending materials, periodicals, and journals. 

The centre also maintains a continually expanding collection of genealogical resources to support family history research, accessible in both print and online formats.

Facilities

• Reading Room for archival research and quiet study
• Local history research space with public computers, microfilm, and microfiche readers

If you wish to access the archives, make an appointment at least one working day in advance by emailing trafflocals@trafford.gov.uk or calling 0161 912 3013.

You can research the collections by viewing the archive’s online catalogue, or find out more about Trafford's past on the Exploring Trafford's Heritage website. 

You can also follow the Trafford Local Studies Facebook page for more updates.

Address

Ground Floor
Sale Waterside
Sale
M33 7ZF

Opening hours