About West Yorkshire Archive Service

The West Yorkshire Archive Service exists to preserve the county's heritage of historical documents and to help members of the public make use of them. The Service is funded by the five Metropolitan District Councils in West Yorkshire, and forms part of West Yorkshire Joint Services. The Service has its headquarters in Wakefield, and offices in Bradford, Calderdale (Halifax), Kirklees (Huddersfield), and Leeds. The Service also gives professional advice and support to the Yorkshire Archaeological Society, also in Leeds.  The West Yorkshire Archive Service is committed to reaching the widest possible audience, engaging in community based projects and activities, and works to bring as many people as possible into contact with archives. Community project work is just one of the ways we do this. Please get in touch to find out more about our education and outreach activities, email us at educationandoutreach@wyjs.org.uk. or visit www.archives.wyjs.org.uk