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    Chester Library

    3.2 (5 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    13 years ago

    A fairly decent library. Well stocked, helpful staff and always a good place to get out of the city madness

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    Cheshire Record Office

    Cheshire Record Office

    5.0(1 review)
    0.4 mi

    Cheshire's records are located in this small centre, just south of the centre of Chester, not far…read morefrom the new visitor centre. Housed in a refurbished warehouse, Chester's mediaeval walls are just a stone's throw away, adding to the sense of history. The Centre has all the familiar contents: Census returns from 1841 onwards, parish records from churches within both the present and traditional boundaries of Cheshire (eg so it includes modern Warrington), as well as an extensive archive of general records from this historic County. Access to the records requires a CARN (County Archive Research Network) card: if you don't have one, bring along a photo driving licence. Most of the older records are on microfilm, and they'll show you how to find the records and use the film-readers if you need help. There are lockers to store any bags and clothes: only paperwork is allowed in, and must be kept in a clear plastic bag, (presumably so you don't steal anything!) and you may use only pencils inside. You are advised to book film readers a day or two in advance. There is a small hot-drinks machine in the locker room, and a free water cooler. There is limited parking on site, but the town centre - and the large multi-storey behind the slightly sad 'Shopping Mall' on Pepper Street - are only five minutes' walk away. The railway station is on the other side of town: insider's tip: take the free bus link from the station forecourt into the centre, and then walk for about ten minutes along the line of old wall, towards the river and Duke Street. We found the staff to be very helpful and friendly, and enjoyed our day there, although we didn't find everything we were looking for. It looks like a return trip will be needed!

    Sydney Jones Library

    Sydney Jones Library

    5.0(3 reviews)
    14.8 mi

    I spent the majority of my degree inside these walls, (or so I'd have my tutors believe) and…read morealthough I loathed it, I did grow to feel affectionately towards it. So, the facts... It's been recently refurbished and had a good £20 million spent on it! There are seats for 600 readers and approx. 420 computers (not that you'd think it around exam time...good luck getting a PC unless you're early, that's all I'm saying!) They have loads of bookable private study rooms so that you won't be disturbed and a cafe downstairs to refuel and re-energise with a coffee. The staff are really friendly and exceptionally helpful. The special collections are amazing, have to use gloves to see the first editions and the have some real gems hidden away down there. The stacks down in the basement are rather scary I'm always scared that someone has followed me down and is going to wheel the shelves back together when I'm inside...luckily I'm still here! It's a great environment to study and they also have couches out in the more social and non-silent areas so that you can have group discussions or just a well-earned gossip with a mate! There must be more books than anyone can read in a lifetime in here, but so many great critical works. Get in on the best library for the Arts Ever.* *Possible exaggeration, but I love it! (Yes, I'm a bit of a geek.)

    Having spent much of my degree time using the Harold Cohen Library, it was only in the last year or…read moreso, I began to use more of the Sydney Jones Library. Firstly, this was because the Sydney Jones wasn't suited for my subject course and secondly it was located further away from my department. Nevertheless, I preferred the Sydney Jones to the Harold Cohen as it was more spacious and more recently renovated and expanded, now even hosting a cafe. I liked their new computer suites in particular since there wasn't that crammed feel about it compared to the Harold Cohen. Plus, there are comfy sofas available to sit back and relax during a stressful day, usually with a friend or two. I miss it now! Full marks for Sydney Jones; the expansion of the library is really impressive.

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