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WYAS, Wakefield office Registry of Deeds Newstead Road Wakefield WF1 2DE Tel: +44 (0)1924 305980 Email: wakefield@wyjs.org.uk
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Reader Registration.
We are now members of the County Archive Research Network (CARN) readers’ ticket scheme. Please bring your CARN readers’ ticket with you when you visit. If you do not have a ticket please bring official proof of ID which includes your name, address and signature.
Click here for more information.
Update on Wakefield Visitor Services
You may be aware that in 2007 / 8 we reviewed visitor services at WYAS, Wakefield and West Riding Registry of Deeds in order to improve the quality of services we provide to our visitors:
In Summer 2008 we asked you for your views on the manned reception desk in the registry of deeds.
The majority of visitors agreed that the introduction of a staffed reception desk had improved the service for customers.
Lunch time Closure 1-2pm
From 6th April 2009 we will be closing the WYAS, Wakefield archive searchroom and the Registry of Deeds searchroom from 1 to 2pm.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused by this temporary change in opening hours which is due to reduced staffing levels at our Wakefield office. This closure over lunchtime will allow us to:
Opening Hours.
Appointments recommended; our searchrooms may be subject to unplanned closure because of staffing difficulties.
Monday: 9.30am to 8pm (Closed 1 to 2pm)
Tuesday: 9.30am to 5pm (Closed 1 to 2pm)
Thursday: 9.30am to 5pm (Closed 1 to 2pm)
Saturday: 9.30am to 1pm
(Second Saturday in the month only)
Saturdays open 2009 : 18 April, 9 May, 13 June, 11 July
Changes in Access to Family & Estate Archives at WYAS Leeds
How to find WYAS, Wakefield… (External website)
| Car Parking | There is free parking available for visitors to Wakefield Archives. |
| Train | We are approximately 500 metres from Wakefield Westgate Railway Station |
| Bus | We are approximately 500 metres from Wakefield Bus Station |