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

Local history for schools

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

Roll of honour

A roll of honour of the men of Gateshead who lost their lives in the First World War