Knowsley Archives

24/06/2026

‼️Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond our control, the Search Room will remain closed to visitors until Thursday 2nd July to allow essential maintenance works to be completed. ‼️
👍We will be able to answer your queries on 0151 443 4291 or email us at [email protected] and our exhibitions and web services will still be available 👍
We apologise for any inconvenience this closure will cause and will keep you updated 🙏

22/06/2026

‼️UPDATE... Huge apologies! The Search Room will remain closed to visitors from Monday 22 June - Wednesday 24 June inclusive, to allow for works in the store to be completed. During the closure, we'll try our best to deal with remote enquiries however, our access to the collections will be limited. We apologise for the ongoing closure and any inconvenience this will cause. ‼️

15/06/2026

‼️Due to essential maintenance works in the Archive, we will be closing the Search Room to visitors from Wednesday 17th - Friday 19th June inclusive, reopening on Monday 22nd June for normal service. During the closure, we'll try our best to deal with remote enquiries however, our access to the collections will be limited. We apologise for the short notice and any inconvenience this will cause. ‼️

03/06/2026

If you enjoyed our series of Local & Community History Month talks and events during May, you might be interested in Liverpool History Society's day of talks featuring sport, music and culture in 1960s Liverpool... for more info, go to the Society's website at www.liverpoolhistorysociety.org.uk

29/05/2026

29/05/2026

May has been & Month, and we've had a blast bringing the to Knowsley's ! Thank you to all of our brilliant Knowsley Library Service staff who made us so welcome - and a massive thanks to all of you who joined us as we explored the history of our townships and shared many 🙏

29/05/2026

May has been & Month, and we've had a blast bringing the to Knowsley's ! Thank you to all of our brilliant Knowsley Library Service staff who made us so welcome - and a massive thanks to all of you who joined us as we explored the history of our townships and shared many

23/05/2026

23/05/2026

We've had a fabulous week celebrating and Week , supported as always by our amazing Knowsley Library Service teams. We started with a talk about the history of Halewood and reminiscence session at Library. Library was the venue for an exclusive film show, and Author Chris Jones then joined us at Library, fascinating all with the story of Liverpool-born Alexander Foote and his WWII spying activities...

18/05/2026

Join us on Wednesday 20th May at 10:30am for a film treat! Library is the venue, and we'll be showing some of our favourite Kirkby- related films. It's free to attend - tickets at Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/knowing-your-knowsley-localfamily-history-month-4830542