Fees and charges

Note: these fees apply for 2007 and 2008

Photocopying - in searchroom

  • A4 sheet - 20 pence
  • A3 sheet - 30 pence

Photocopying - by post

  • A4 sheet - 30 pence
  • A3 sheet - 50 pence

Microfilm or microfiche copies - self service

  • A4 sheet  - 60 pence

Microfilm or microfiche copies - by post

  • £1.50 per A4 sheet

Monochrome internet printouts

  • 20 pence per A4 sheet

Enquiries and handling charges

Written, telephone or e-mail enquiries

Up to 15 minutes of research conducted free of charge.

£2 handling charge (plus normal charges) payable for all requests requiring:

  • Any number of photocopies to be returned by post
  • Microfilm or microfiche copies by post
  • Whole map copies or part map copies to be returned by post
  • Enquiries requiring five copies from different maps to be returned by post
  • Any microfilming, scanning or digital images
  • Users wishing to purchase complete copies of materials may be asked to pay for the costs of microfilming the item. This covers the cost of making the masters and a usable copy for the Bolton History Centre as  well as the cost of the film for the customer's use. This facility will be subject  to copyright  and ownership agreements.

Overseas enquiries

£5.20 handling charge (plus normal charges)

Business enquiries

 £15.60 handling charge (plus normal charges)

Postage

Dependant on weight and destination. A minimum of 50 pence is charged for postage and packaging.