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Visiting the archive
The Wedgwood Museum's manuscript collection offers resources on a wide range of topics far beyond the world of ceramics. The breadth of the collection means that they can offer something for everyone from students and academics to family - and local historians. Group visits can also be arranged.
Over 80,000 manuscripts have been fully catalogued and are accessible to users. These are all listed in catalogues that are kept in the reading room for users to consult.
Reading Room Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday
10am to 1 pm
2pm to 4pm
Using the Reading Room is free of charge - however only those with a valid reader's ticket can use this service. Reader's tickets are valid for 12 months. To apply for a reader's ticket download the form here, complete it and send it back to us at the address below. The application process takes around six weeks - so apply well in advance if you are on a deadline!
If you can't get to Barlaston then we offer a search service. We'll search the archives for you - and produce a full report including reproductions of documents if possible and even suggestions for further research. This service is charged at £20.00 per half-hour. For more information on the archive please follow the link or contact us:
Tel: +44 (0)1782 371912
Fax: +44 (0)1782 371901
Email: archives@wedgwoodmuseum.org.uk
or write to us at:
Archives
The Wedgwood Museum
Wedgwood Drive,
Barlaston,
Stoke-on-Trent,
Staffordshire.
ST12 9ER.
