We are delighted that you are planning to visit us, and we can't wait to give you a warm Wharf Road welcome. Below is some additional information about our booking process. 

Please read this before you book to make your experience as smooth as possible. 

Do you need use of a computer?

• On your own laptop on the SoG's Wi-Fi network you will be able to access and download British Newspaper Archive records, and access and download FamilySearch affiliate library records. 
• Other subscription databases need to be accessed on our computers.
• Our Parish Records and Memorial Inscriptions have been digitized and are accessible on our computers.

Reserving a computer or desk space:

• You can book either a computer or desk space by using the ‘Book Now’ button. Desk space users can bring their own laptop.
• If you only require the use of a computer or desk space, no further action is required after booking.

Accessing library and archival items from our offsite store:

• If you wish to order collection items for your visit, please use our Collections Order Form.
• Please submit your order form at least one week prior to your visit (for our team to arrange retrieval from our offsite store).
• Further information about ordering collection items can be found in the order form.

If this is your first visit to our Research Hub, we recommend that you watch Else Churchill’s insightful guide here

For a full guide on how to make the most of your visit, please read through our Visitor Checklist

If you have any questions about your visit, contact us at events@sog.org.uk.

If you have any questions relating to collection items you’d like to view when you visit, contact librarian@sog.org.uk.