Lichfield History Access Point

The History Access Point, based in Lichfield Library, is home to a range of resources to assist with family and local history research. It is a vibrant and open research space in a much loved and used building.

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 [email protected] or telephone 01543 334539. You will need to be a library member and have a library pin number to book.

Our brilliant volunteers are based in the HAP on Tuesday mornings and are happy to help with simple enquiries or signposting to other resources.

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.

The HAP will be closed on Friday 3rd April 2026 for the Easter Bank Holiday.

Events

The HAP is hosting the Burntwood Family History Group on the following 2026 dates: 10th Feb, 10th March or 14th April.  No need to book, drop-in for family history advice 10.30-11.30.