Don't know if this is any different from the announcement made in November, but just in case . . . . From the Federation of Family History Societies News: > Bolton History Centre > Due to the refurbishment of the archive strongroom at the Bolton > History Centre, it will not be possible to access any original > archives or local studies reserve stock material until 14th March > 2011. Consequently, staff will be unable to deal with enquiries > related to the above collections. > > > > The Bolton History Centre will remain open and all other sources will > be accessible. These include: access to Ancestry, census records, > microfilmed parish registers, newspapers and many other resources. > Much of the local studies stock of printed publications, pamphlets and > books will also remain available. > > > The Bolton History Centre is very sorry for any inconvenience the > closure of the archive strongroom may cause, and would recommend that > anyone planning a visit should telephone or email in advance to check > what is available. > Telephone: 01204 332185 or 01204 332179 Email: archives@bolton.gov.uk. Also see http://www.boltonmuseums.org.uk/bolton-archives/