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Bexley Local Studies and Archive Centre

The archive collections include the records of the London Borough of Bexley and its predecessors, schools, churches, estates, people, businesses and societies.

The local studies collection comprises of newspapers from 1873 to the present; unique photographs, postcards and illustrations; books and journals on all aspects of Bexley, Kent and London; pamphlets; posters; oral histories; local maps and plans, from around the 18th Century to present; census records; street and trade directories and south east London telephone directories from 1940 onwards.

Both the archives and local studies collections can help you find out about the history of your family, house, street, district, famous Bexley people, landmarks and events.

Location:

Townley Road ,

DA6 7HJ

Venue Details

Website:

http://archives.bexley.gov.uk/

Email:

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Telephone:

020 8836 7440

Address:

Townley Road

Opening Hours:

We are normally open 6 days a week. Monday 9.30am - 5.30pm Tuesday 9.30am - 5.30pm Wednesday 9.30am - 5.30pm Thursday 9.30am - 8.00pm Friday 9.30am - 5.30pm Saturday 9.30am - 5.00pm You might wish to telephone in advance to check that we have the material or to book a microfiche/film reader/printer.

Facilities:

  • Education facilities available
  • Facilities for private functions and events
  • Library
  • Meeting room available
  • Toilets for disabled
  • Wheelchair access to all public areas

Services:

  • Events and resources for children and families
  • General guide to collections available
  • Object identification and/or written enquiry service
  • Pre-booking service for groups
  • Primary school education service available
  • Secondary school education service available

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