The Archives and Local History Service looks after a collection that is housed in the purpose built Archives and Local History Centre in Dudley and includes records dating back to the 12th century.

They hold original archive material including business ledgers, local authority correspondence and minutes, maps and school records.

The Archive contains over 15,000 books and pamphlets and around 26,000 images relating to the Dudley Metropolitan Borough.

[2] The building also serves as a museum about both history and prehistory.The Dudley Museum at the Archives is located on the first floor of the archive building and was opened in 2017 by Jordanne Whiley.

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