Local and family history

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If you are trying to research your family history, trace the history of a house, or find out more about the history of Renfrewshire and its towns and villages, the Local Studies Library can help you.

We have a large collection of current and historical records. You can find out more about them in our Special collections and tracing your family history webpages.

We welcome enquiries by any method and are happy to help you answer specific questions, however it is not possible for us to undertake detailed or time consuming research. If you wish to contact us in advance of a visit, or would like more information, we're happy to help.

You can contact the local studies librarian by:

• email: locstuds.els@renfrewshire.gov.uk
• phone: 0141 889 2360
• fax: 0141 887 6468
• writing to:

Reference and Local Studies Library
Central Library
68 High Street
Paisley
PA1 2BB