Local history

Gateshead Archive

Access our local history archive, get help with research or book a class or community group visit

St Mary's Heritage Centre

Our unique visitor attraction incorporating libraries, arts and heritage in one venue

Family history

Interested in your ancestry? Gateshead Libraries has many resources to help trace your family tree

Commemorative plaques

Find out about the commemorative plaques located around Gateshead

Education

All about our local history sessions for schools and local history resources for the classroom

Tyne and Wear Archives

Search through a range of historical documents from the Tyne and Wear area

Gateshead Archive Photograph Charges

Gateshead Archive Photograph Charges