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Archival research services

Paid-for research service

Available from 1 January 2024.

You can ask us to undertake research on your behalf. There is a charge for this service.

Basic enquiries about our holdings or information about our service remain free.

How much it costs

£20.00 per half hour (or part), up to a maximum of 2 hours. You'll need to tell us how much research time you want to buy, and pay in advance.

The time you pay for includes:

  • accessing, retrieving and searching records
  • writing a report about where and what we have accessed to carry out the research
  • a limited number of photocopies

You may also need to pay for:

  • extra photocopies (we'll ask you before making these)
  • postage and packing (for postal responses only)

How to pay

You can pay by card over the phone. Contact Walsall Archives.

When you'll get your report

We will aim to complete your enquiry within 28 working days of receiving payment.

We will contact you by email, unless you ask for a response by post.

How to request this service

You can request this service by email or by phone.