... a thousand years, a million stories
Dorset History Centre is the archives service and local studies library for Bournemouth, Christchurch, Dorset and Poole.
We house Dorset's local archives - from council records to personal collections.
We house Dorset's local archives - from council records to personal collections.
We are open
From Friday 1 April 2022, we will be open on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and the first Saturday of each month. The Local Studies Library and Family History room are open for drop-in visits between 9am and 5pm.
Access to original records in our Searchroom continues to be by appointment only. Contact us for more information.
