Friends of the William Salt Library were formed to support the preservation of this unique library, which forms a vital part of Staffordshire’s heritage. The library consists of the William Salt Library Collection of historic manuscripts, books, maps and prints etc. Also the listed Georgian building which houses much of the collection. Together, they form a rare survival of such an historic library, which is of national interest.
Through an annual programme of social events, the Friends raise funds to assist the Library in the ongoing task of preserving and conserving its collections and in the acquisition of new stock.
Volunteers assist in the improvement of the Library’s finding aids and in the practical task of cleaning and repackaging items from the collections.
Contact Details: Chairman: Mr David Jacques
Tel: (01785) 851711 Email: [email protected]
Treasurer: Richard Hinton
Email: [email protected]
If you would like to become a member then please contact the Treasurer for an application form. Annual subscription is £8 and life time membership costs £100.
Website: www.williamsalt.org.uk
Click here to view a map to the William Salt library
Presentation December 4, 2011
Staffordshire Heritage Group and Friends of the William Salt Library, presented retiring County Archivist Thea Randall with a large slipware charger, depicting scenes of Staffordshire and her dates in office. This was made by local Potter, Carole Glover. The photo shows Chairman of the Friends of the William Salt Library, David Jacques, presenting the charger.
Staffordshire History Centre Secures Stage 1 Heritage Lottery Funding
June 8th 2016
The Staffordshire Heritage Group would like to thank you all for your support in our long negotiations regarding our bid to save the William Salt Library building. Thanks to you and the hard work of many others, the building will now be part of the new History Centre. Discussions will continue for the next year or so to prepare for the second stage of the bid. We will endeavour to protect the identity of the Salt Library within the old building.
Staffordshire History Centre - 2024
The new Staffordshire History Centre re-opened to the public on the 6 November 2024. The Centre now merges the original Record Office with the historic William Salt Library building via a modern exhibition and reception building.
You can read more in the latest blog post here: SHC Opening News – Staffordshire History Centre
Visitor information including details of upcoming events and research room bookings will follow on through the blog and social media channels.
Through an annual programme of social events, the Friends raise funds to assist the Library in the ongoing task of preserving and conserving its collections and in the acquisition of new stock.
Volunteers assist in the improvement of the Library’s finding aids and in the practical task of cleaning and repackaging items from the collections.
Contact Details: Chairman: Mr David Jacques
Tel: (01785) 851711 Email: [email protected]
Treasurer: Richard Hinton
Email: [email protected]
If you would like to become a member then please contact the Treasurer for an application form. Annual subscription is £8 and life time membership costs £100.
Website: www.williamsalt.org.uk
Click here to view a map to the William Salt library
Presentation December 4, 2011
Staffordshire Heritage Group and Friends of the William Salt Library, presented retiring County Archivist Thea Randall with a large slipware charger, depicting scenes of Staffordshire and her dates in office. This was made by local Potter, Carole Glover. The photo shows Chairman of the Friends of the William Salt Library, David Jacques, presenting the charger.
Staffordshire History Centre Secures Stage 1 Heritage Lottery Funding
June 8th 2016
The Staffordshire Heritage Group would like to thank you all for your support in our long negotiations regarding our bid to save the William Salt Library building. Thanks to you and the hard work of many others, the building will now be part of the new History Centre. Discussions will continue for the next year or so to prepare for the second stage of the bid. We will endeavour to protect the identity of the Salt Library within the old building.
Staffordshire History Centre - 2024
The new Staffordshire History Centre re-opened to the public on the 6 November 2024. The Centre now merges the original Record Office with the historic William Salt Library building via a modern exhibition and reception building.
You can read more in the latest blog post here: SHC Opening News – Staffordshire History Centre
Visitor information including details of upcoming events and research room bookings will follow on through the blog and social media channels.
