On the ground floor visitors' lockers, visitors' toilets, a toilet for people with disabilities, a baby changing room, a connecting corridor to Beverley Library, and a conservation workshop where a Conservator will work to preserve the archive collection.
The first floor of the Treasure House, known as the Champney Galleries, is devoted to the interpretation and celebration of East Riding heritage. The "Treasures of the East Riding" permanent display offers an introduction to the history of the area and allows visitors to view highlights from the combined collections. A case has been set aside for the display of important objects on loan from national and regional heritage organisations.
From the first floor of the Treasure House a corridor links to the Edwardian Beverley Art Gallery which puts on temporary displays celebrating East Riding art as well as displaying national touring exhibitions. Notable features of the art gallery collection include the works of the Beverley born, Royal Academician, Fred Elwell, and of his wife, Mary Elwell.
Treasure House Custodian
The Treasure House Custodian is on hand to handle enquiries, sell items from the small shop, sell coffee - which can be enjoyed in the first floor rest room - take bookings for the Education or meeting room, take receipt of historical objects or pictures for identification purposes or for adding to the collection, and dealing with requests to view pictures from the store.
The number for the Treasure House Custodian is 01482 392780.
Services Available
Advice - specialist staff can advise on research and document care.
Copying - we can supply photocopies, printouts and photographs of records subject to their condition and copyright restrictions.
Internet access - you can search genealogical, local history and archive sites.
Research service - this service is available on payment of the current charge if you are unable to visit us. Please ask for a leaflet.
Group visits - we can provide introductory talks for groups.
- a range of services is available for schools, colleges and other organisations. Please ask for more information.
Rooms for hire - an education room for up to 30 people and a meeting room for up to 12 people. Please ask for further information.
Object identification - objects, pictures and documents can be left at the Treasure House for identification by our team of experts.
Contact Information
East Riding Archives and Local Studies
The Treasure House
Champney Road
Beverley
East Riding of Yorkshire
Tel: 01482 392790
Fax: 01482 392791
Postal Address:
East Riding Archives and Local Studies
County Hall
Beverley
East Riding of Yorkshire
HU17 9BA
Email: archives.service@eastriding.gov.uk
Archives and Local Studies Manager: Ian Mason
Beverley Curator: Stefan Ramsden
Treasure House Custodian: Duncan Wheats
