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'''East Riding of Yorkshire Archives Service'''<br>The Treasure House<br>Champney Road<br>Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire HU17 9BA UK<br>Telephone: 01482 392790<br>
'''East Riding of Yorkshire Archives Service'''<br>The Treasure House<br>Champney Road<br>Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire HU17 9BA UK<br>Telephone: 01482 392790<br>
Email: [mailto:archives.service@eastriding.gov.uk archives.service@eastriding.gov.uk]<br>
Email: [mailto:archives.service@eastriding.gov.uk archives.service@eastriding.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [http://www.eastriding.gov.uk/cs/culture-and-information/archives/archivesloc/ East Yorkshire Archive and Local Studies Service]  
Website: [https://www.eastriding.gov.uk/leisure/archives-family-and-local-history/ East Yorkshire Archive and Local Studies Service]  


:The Treasure House is a one-stop centre for heritage and information services, providing access to museum, library and archive services under one roof.
:The Treasure House is a one-stop centre for heritage and information services, providing access to museum, library and archive services under one roof.
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'''Castleford Forum Library and Museum'''<br>Carlton St<br>Castleford, West Yorkshire WF10 1BB UK<br>Telephone: 01977 722085<br>
'''Castleford Forum Library and Museum'''<br>Carlton St<br>Castleford, West Yorkshire WF10 1BB UK<br>Telephone: 01977 722085<br>
Email: [mailto:castlefordlibrary@wakefield.gov.uk castlefordlibrary@wakefield.gov.uk]<br>
Email: [mailto:castlefordlibrary@wakefield.gov.uk castlefordlibrary@wakefield.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [http://www.wakefield.gov.uk/residents/libraries-and-local-history/your-local-library/castleford-forum-library-and-museum Castleford Forum Library and Museum]
Website: [http://www.wakefield.gov.uk/libraries-and-local-history/your-local-library/castleford-forum-library-and-museum Castleford Forum Library and Museum]


:In 2013 the old two story Carnegie Library at Castleford was transformed into an open plan three story Library and Museum. The library covers the two lower floors of the building, on the top floor the museum captures the history of Castleford, from the Bronze Age to the modern day.  A brief history of the Carnegie Library at Castleford is available in the downloads section on this page.
:In 2013 the old two story Carnegie Library at Castleford was transformed into an open plan three story Library and Museum. The library covers the two lower floors of the building, on the top floor the museum captures the history of Castleford, from the Bronze Age to the modern day.  A brief history of the Carnegie Library at Castleford is available in the downloads section on this page.
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'''Pontefract Library'''<br>Market Pl<br>Pontefract, West Yorkshire WF8 1BD UK<br>Telephone: 1977 727692<br>
'''Pontefract Library'''<br>Market Pl<br>Pontefract, West Yorkshire WF8 1BD UK<br>Telephone: 1977 727692<br>
Email: [mailto:pontefractlibrary@wakefield.gov.uk pontefractlibrary@wakefield.gov.uk]<br>
Email: [mailto:pontefractlibrary@wakefield.gov.uk pontefractlibrary@wakefield.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [http://www.wakefield.gov.uk/residents/libraries-and-local-history/your-local-library/pontefract-library Pontefract Library]
Website: [https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/libraries-and-local-history/your-local-library/pontefract-library Pontefract Library]


:The first 'free' public library in Pontefract was built with money donated by the famous philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. The Art Nouveau building was officially opened on the 21st of September 1905.  The current library was opened in 1975. The old Carnegie library later became Pontefract Museum. See the downloads section for a brief history of Pontefract Library.
:The first 'free' public library in Pontefract was built with money donated by the famous philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. The Art Nouveau building was officially opened on the 21st of September 1905.  The current library was opened in 1975. The old Carnegie library later became Pontefract Museum. See the downloads section for a brief history of Pontefract Library.
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'''Wakefield Library'''<br>Burton St<br>Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF1 2EB UK<br>Telephone: 1924 305376<br>
'''Wakefield Library'''<br>Burton St<br>Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF1 2EB UK<br>Telephone: 1924 305376<br>
Email: [mailto:wakefieldlibrarymuseum@wakefield.gov.uk wakefieldlibrarymuseum@wakefield.gov.uk]<br>
Email: [mailto:wakefieldlibrarymuseum@wakefield.gov.uk wakefieldlibrarymuseum@wakefield.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [http://www.wakefield.gov.uk/residents/libraries-and-local-history/your-local-library/wakefield-library Wakefield Library]
Website: [https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/libraries-and-local-history/your-local-library/wakefield-library Wakefield Library]


== Museums ==
== Museums ==
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'''Wakefield Museum'''<br>3 Burton St<br>Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF1 2DD UK<br>Telephone: 1924 305356<br>
'''Wakefield Museum'''<br>3 Burton St<br>Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF1 2DD UK<br>Telephone: 1924 305356<br>
Email: [mailto:museums@wakefield.gov.uk museums@wakefield.gov.uk]<br>
Email: [mailto:museums@wakefield.gov.uk museums@wakefield.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [http://www.wakefield.gov.uk/residents/events-and-culture/museums/wakefield-museum Wakefield Museum]
Website: [https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/events-and-culture/museums/wakefield-museum Wakefield Museum]


:​Wakefield Museum is a stimulating and vibrant part of the new and prestigious Wakefield One building in the heart of Wakefield. The museum is located on the lower ground floor along with Local Studies where you are invited to explore and engage with the history of the people of Wakefield.
:​Wakefield Museum is a stimulating and vibrant part of the new and prestigious Wakefield One building in the heart of Wakefield. The museum is located on the lower ground floor along with Local Studies where you are invited to explore and engage with the history of the people of Wakefield.
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