Re-opening of East Riding Archives

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We are pleased to announce that the Archives will be open from Monday 17 May 20217.

This will be by appointment only, details of which are given below

 

It is only possible to consult documents, use an archives computer or microfiche reader by appointment, please give 24 hours’ notice. Customers who would like to deposit or donate records also need to contact us to make an appointment before bringing in the records. The Archives research room is closed to visitors between 12.15 and 1.00.

Appointments for consulting archives (2 hour slots)

Monday/Wednesday/Friday

10.00 – 12.00  2.00 – 4.00

Tuesday/Thursday

10.00 – 12.00  2.00 – 4.00    5.30 – 7.30

Saturday

10.00 – 12.00  1.30 – 3.30

 

Appointments for using a Public Computer or a Microfiche Reader (half hour slots)

Monday/Wednesday/Friday

10.00 – 10.30  11.00 – 11.30    1.00 – 1.30    2.00 – 2.30    3.00 – 3.30

Tuesday/Thursday

10.00 – 10.30  11.00 – 11.30    1.00 – 1.30    2.00 – 2.30    3.00 – 3.30   4.00 – 4.30    5.00 – 5.30

6.00 – 6.30  7.00 - 7.30

Saturday

10.00 – 10.30  11.00 – 11.30    1.00 – 1.30    2.00 – 2.30    3.00 – 3.30

 

To book your appointment please email us at archives.service@eastriding.gov.uk or contact us by telephone 01482 392792.  We will confirm availability and will ask you for a list of documents you would like to pre-order. You can browse our online catalogue at www.eastriding.gov.uk/CalmView. We will also take your name and contact details for the NHS Test and Trace system.

 

Please note that The Treasure House toilet facilities will be available to building visitors. It is mandatory for customers to wear a face covering unless you have a legitimate reason not to.

archives card

It is essential that you register for an Archives Card on www.archivescard.com before you arrive for your appointment. Readers will need to be registered to consult documents, access the archives computers and microfiche readers. For more information, read our blog post on the new Archives Card scheme https://eastridingarchives.blog/2020/07/01/new-archives-card-scheme/

Additional service information can be found on https://www.eastridingculture.co.uk/coronavirus/

We look forward to seeing you all soon!