Archives and Local History

Welcome to Dudley Archives and Local History Online

Did you know that Dudley Archives and Local History Service holds over 1 mile of original archive material, including business ledgers, maps and school records; more than 80,000 books and pamphlets and around 18,000 images, relating to Dudley borough?

We hope that this web site will direct you the resources you need for your research and help you to plan your visit to consult them.

So, whether you’re interested in family history, house history, or any aspect of life and work in Dudley borough, past and present – we may be able to help you.

Did your ancestors come from within the present Dudley borough?
Do you live in Dudley and would you like to find out more about the history of your house, school, street or village as it used to be?
Are you interested in the history of local industry?
Are you a student, teacher or lecturer, interested in a local history topic?

Whatever your query, please do not hesitate to contact us, you never know what you might find...

Latest News

Blackcountryhistory.org

It's here!

Yes, our online catalogue, Blackcountryhistory.org, has returned in a new and improved website, and it's better than ever before!

With the ability to refine your searches by People, Places, Times, Subjects or individual offices, it is now easier than ever to discover that ever elusive record or photograph. All of DALHS' catalogued material is available to search. This amounts to over ten thousand records and over three thousand images!

So get searching now, you never know what you might find ...

General Information

Appointments are essential.

We do not take telephone calls between 1.00pm and 2.00pm, however, the searchroom remains open.

Tel: 01384 812770.

NEWSPAPERS: Please note that from 14th April, 2009 until further notice, original newspapers will be unavailable due to the refurbishment of the newspaper storage area.

Volunteers

DALHS has a friendly group of volunteers working on various different projects. Our volunteers provide a valuable service and we are always looking for people to get involved in our work. So, if you would like to help out as a computer buddy, share your research expertise or help to make our records more available, get in touch now!

If you would like to volunteer please email us.