Knowsley Archives Service, based in The ARK: Archive Resource for Knowsley, is home to a wide range of resources
that describe the heritage of the people and communities that make up the Borough of Knowsley.
We are a Place of Deposit, and were originally awarded Accredited Archive status in 2017. We are proud to have since retained our accreditation, which was confirmed in November 2024.
Our Mission Statement is:
• To collect, preserve and organise archive materials relating to the people and places of Knowsley, creating a collective memory for the borough that is accessible for research and consultation, either physically or online through digital content and finding aids
• To encourage learning through engagement, offering support to individuals and groups as they explore the collections, enabling our communities to develop a sense of pride and place
• To promote Knowsley’s rich heritage, sharing an understanding of the history of the communities that make up the borough of Knowsley
You can find our policies here:
Archive policy 2025 Access policy 2025 Collections Conservation 2025 Collections Management 2025 Digital Policy 2025 Remote Enquiry policy 2025 Research Service Policy 2025
For help with family history research, resources revealing the history of your township or archive research enquiries, contact us at:
The ARK (Knowsley Archives)
1st Floor, The Kirkby Centre
Norwich Way
Kirkby
Merseyside L32 8XY
Telephone: 0151 443 4365 / 4291
Email: infoheritage@knowsley.gov.uk