We are based in Smethwick Library in Smethwick High Street, we provide services for those interested in using archives and local history material, whether it is local or family history.

CARN Readers Ticket

We now operate the CARN reader's ticket system (County Archives Research Network). This is a national scheme which operates in many county record offices throughout England and Wales. Everyone visiting CHAS for the first time who does not already have a CARN ticket is required to register on their first visit, and bring their ticket every time they visit. In order to register please bring with you two forms of identification, one which gives your current address (e.g. utility bill, bank statement) and another with your signature(e.g. credit card). If you have a drivers licence then this will be sufficient. CARN tickets issued from other offices can be used at CHAS.

For details on how to contact Sandwell Community History & Archive Service and to find out where we are please visit our contact us web page.

It is our job to ensure that any material pertaining to the history of Sandwell is collected and maintained for future generations. We also provide a range of services to help people from Sandwell and all over the world to find information relating to local and family history.

We have produced a number of pages for this website which we hope you will find useful.