MAPLE: Staffordshire History Centre - Re-development, Resilience and Re-use

This next Major Archives Projects Learning Exchange (MAPLE) event will be at the Staffordshire History Centre in Stafford. Opening in November 2024 this hugely successful project has welcomed over 16,000 visitors in its first year. A redevelopment of an existing site comprising the 1960s Staffordshire Record Office and grade II* listed William Salt Library building.

The new Centre has embraced sustainability reusing and repurposing its buildings whilst adding new passive strongrooms and bright welcoming exhibition space. The day will give an overview of the project and partnership, how to deliver a service without a building, managing a collection in situ whilst construction is ongoing, and using a co-production model to deliver your activity plan without a venue! The day will end with a tour of the new facilities.

Who should attend

This event will be of interest to anyone working with the archive sector who wants to learn more about capital projects.

Additional information

An agenda will be shared in advance. A buffet lunch will be provided, please indicate your dietary requirements during registration.

The main entrance of Staffordshire History Centre via the archway on Eastgate Street in Stafford. There is an additional entrance via gates on North Walls. The two entry points are connected via a pedestrian walkway.

Staffordshire History Centre, Eastgate Street, Stafford ST16 2LZ or you can locate our archway google maps as Staffordshire History Centre.

The centre is a ten minute walk from Stafford Railway Station. The most direct route is to walk alongside the edge of the park towards the crown courts and Stafford college. At the war memorial go straight ahead and follow St. Marys Place to Greengate street and then into Martin Street; when you exit Martin Street the centre will be across the road on your right. You can also walk via Victoria Park crossing the white bridge and exiting the park onto Mill Bank. From South Walls turn left into Cope Street and the centre will be ahead to your left.

The closest bus stops are the Gatehouse Theatre and Gaol Square.

Information about parking can be found on Stafford Borough Council’s Car Parking in Stafford page. The closest public car parks are North Walls (long stay) and the Waterfront and Civic Centre (variable stay).

Blue badge parking is located on Tipping Street. Please indicate when booking if this is required.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

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