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From 1199 to the present day, Southampton archives services hold a rich variety of material relating to the city and its people.

Whether you are researching your Southampton or merchant seamen ancestors, the history of your house or general topics such as Southampton during the Second World War, we may have sources to help.

The Archives reading room

Southampton Archives hold a rich variety of records relating to the city and its people from 1199 to the present day. If you want to explore any aspect of Southampton's past, trace your family tree or research the history of your house or street, we may have sources here to help. You can consult our collections in the comfortable reading room in the basement of the south block of the Civic Centre.

Opening times

Tues 12.30 - 4.30pm

Wed and Thurs 9.30am - 4.30pm

Christmas opening times:

Tues 22 and Wed 23 Dec open 9.30am – 4.30pm
24 – 29 Dec Closed
Wed 30 and Thurs 31 Dec open 9.30am – 4.30pm

From 5 Jan 2010 open as usual

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