Contact & Research Access
Connect with our archive team for research appointments, collection enquiries, and educational partnerships.
Get In TouchArchive Contact Information
Multiple ways to reach our team for research access, general enquiries, and educational partnerships.
Reading Room & Research Facility
Address:
British Water Systems Archive
12 Temple Street
Birmingham B2 5BG
United Kingdom
Research Hours:
Wednesday - Friday: 10:00 - 16:00
Appointments essential
Location Notes:
Situated between the Library of Birmingham and Gas Street Basin, our facility is accessible via Birmingham New Street Station (10-minute walk) and serves as an ideal base for exploring the city's canal heritage.
Contact Methods
General Enquiries:
+44 121 456 7832
enquiries@britishwatersystems.com
Research Appointments:
research@britishwatersystems.com
Advance booking: 48 hours minimum
Educational Partnerships:
education@britishwatersystems.com
School visits and university collaborations
Response Time: All enquiries receive response within 3 working days
Research Access & Services
Full support for academic research, professional development, and public interest enquiries.
Academic Researchers
University students and faculty receive priority booking for extended research sessions. We support undergraduate dissertations, postgraduate research, and academic publications through dedicated consulting services and extended access to restricted collections.
Professional Development
Water industry professionals, engineers, and heritage specialists access technical documentation for continuing professional development, project research, and historical verification. Corporate group sessions available by arrangement.
Public Interest
Local history enthusiasts, family researchers, and interested members of the public receive guided introductions to relevant collections. Popular research areas include family employment in water industries, local infrastructure development, and canal restoration histories.
Location & Transport Links
Centrally located in Birmingham's historic Temple Street, convenient for canal walks and heritage sites
Public Transport Access
Rail Connections:
Birmingham New Street: 10-minute walk
Birmingham Snow Hill: 8-minute walk
Birmingham Moor Street: 12-minute walk
Bus Routes:
Multiple city centre services stop at Colmore Row (2 minutes) and Corporation Street (3 minutes). The No. 9 route connects directly to the University of Birmingham.
Parking:
NCP Temple Street (24-hour access)
Q-Park Corporation Street
On-street parking available after 18:00
Research Enquiry Form
Submit your research interests and access requirements for personalised assistance
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