Remote enquiry service
We can provide one specific search of not more than 30 minutes duration per customer per main Local Studies Library free-of-charge within a six month period.
Look ups in for example parish registers or newspapers must be accompanied by full details including the date, month and year and details of entry or article.
We shall provide, where relevant, scans of documents, photographs and relevant pages. The charge for these is £1 per copy.
For publication quality copies you will need to make an appointment to visit in person. If this is not possible then contact the relevant Library.
We do not provide a digitisation service, but it may be possible to arrange digitisation of specific documents through the Archive Service. We may be able to carry out further research on your behalf for a fee of £54.90 per hour pro rata.
Please enquire at the relevant local studies library in the first instance or you can contact a private records researcher to undertake work for a fee on their behalf, Cumbria Archives paid research.
Library Service Copyright Declaration
If you are requesting or taking digital copies of documents or microforms, you will be asked to complete this copyright declaration. We will be unable to supply you with the copies you require until payment and a completed form has been received.
If you would like to make an online enquiry
Contact the relevant library if you have an enquiry.
We can also answer general questions about our holdings and services.
Kendal Local Studies
Email: kendal.localstudies@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
Penrith Local Studies
Email: Penrith.library@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
Barrow Local Studies
Email: BarrowLocalStudies@