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:The Bexley Local Studies and Archive Centre holds a variety of sources for local and family historians and people researching the history of a building or house. Our archives date from the 14th century and relate to every town, village and parish in Bexley. | :The Bexley Local Studies and Archive Centre holds a variety of sources for local and family historians and people researching the history of a building or house. Our archives date from the 14th century and relate to every town, village and parish in Bexley. | ||
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'''Canterbury Cathedral Archives'''<br>Cathedral House<br>11 The Precincts<br>Canterbury, Kent CT1 2EH UK<br>Telephone: 1227 865330<br> | '''Canterbury Cathedral Archives'''<br>Cathedral House<br>11 The Precincts<br>Canterbury, Kent CT1 2EH UK<br>Telephone: 1227 865330<br> | ||
Email: [mailto:enquiries@canterbury-cathedral.org enquiries@canterbury-cathedral.org]<br> | Email: [mailto:enquiries@canterbury-cathedral.org enquiries@canterbury-cathedral.org]<br> | ||
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:The Library contains about 30,000 books and pamphlets printed before 1900, and an expanding collection of some 20,000 books and serials published in the 20th and 21st centuries. The Collections are particularly rich in books on church history, older theology, national and local history, travel, natural science, medicine and the anti-slavery movement. | :The Library contains about 30,000 books and pamphlets printed before 1900, and an expanding collection of some 20,000 books and serials published in the 20th and 21st centuries. The Collections are particularly rich in books on church history, older theology, national and local history, travel, natural science, medicine and the anti-slavery movement. | ||
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'''Greenwich Heritage Centre'''<br>Artillery Square<br>Royal Arsenal<br>Woolwich, London SE18 4DX UK<br>Telephone: 020 8854 2452<br> | '''Greenwich Heritage Centre'''<br>Artillery Square<br>Royal Arsenal<br>Woolwich, London SE18 4DX UK<br>Telephone: 020 8854 2452<br> | ||
Email: [mailto:heritage.centre@rght.org.uk heritage.centre@rght.org.uk]<br> | Email: [mailto:heritage.centre@rght.org.uk heritage.centre@rght.org.uk]<br> | ||
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:Greenwich Heritage Centre is housed in the old ordnance factory and store at the historic Royal Arsenal, Woolwich. The museum tells stories about the Royal Borough through objects, paintings, prints, drawings, maps, photographs and deeds. | :Greenwich Heritage Centre is housed in the old ordnance factory and store at the historic Royal Arsenal, Woolwich. The museum tells stories about the Royal Borough through objects, paintings, prints, drawings, maps, photographs and deeds. | ||
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'''Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies'''<br>79-82 Northgate<br>Canterbury, Kent CT1 1BA UK<br>Telephone: 01227 768664<br> | '''Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies'''<br>79-82 Northgate<br>Canterbury, Kent CT1 1BA UK<br>Telephone: 01227 768664<br> | ||
Email: [mailto:enquiries@ihgs.ac.uk enquiries@ihgs.ac.uk]<br> | Email: [mailto:enquiries@ihgs.ac.uk enquiries@ihgs.ac.uk]<br> | ||
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:The Institute runs a range of courses including the successful 24-module Correspondence Course in Genealogy with qualifications including the industry recognised Diploma in Genealogy. Day courses on a range of family history and heraldry themes are held at our base in Canterbury, Kent. | :The Institute runs a range of courses including the successful 24-module Correspondence Course in Genealogy with qualifications including the industry recognised Diploma in Genealogy. Day courses on a range of family history and heraldry themes are held at our base in Canterbury, Kent. | ||
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'''Lewisham Local History and Archives Centre'''<br>Lewisham Library<br>199 201 Lewisham High Street<br>Lewisham, London SE13 6LG UK<br>Telephone: 020 8314 8501<br> | '''Lewisham Local History and Archives Centre'''<br>Lewisham Library<br>199 201 Lewisham High Street<br>Lewisham, London SE13 6LG UK<br>Telephone: 020 8314 8501<br> | ||
Email: [mailto:local.studies@lewisham.gov.uk local.studies@lewisham.gov.uk]<br> | Email: [mailto:local.studies@lewisham.gov.uk local.studies@lewisham.gov.uk]<br> | ||
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:We can help you to discover the history of the borough, the history of houses in the borough (when they were built, and who lived there), the history of an area within the borough, for a school project or for general interest, your family history (ancestors in Lewisham, or general information), and local information on specific topics (for example, famous people who have lived in the borough). | :We can help you to discover the history of the borough, the history of houses in the borough (when they were built, and who lived there), the history of an area within the borough, for a school project or for general interest, your family history (ancestors in Lewisham, or general information), and local information on specific topics (for example, famous people who have lived in the borough). | ||
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'''Medway Archives Centre'''<br>32 Bryant Road<br>Strood, Rochester, Kent ME2 4AU UK<br>Telephone: 01634 332714<br>Email: [mailto:malsc@medway.gov.uk malsc@medway.gov.uk]<br> | '''Medway Archives Centre'''<br>32 Bryant Road<br>Strood, Rochester, Kent ME2 4AU UK<br>Telephone: 01634 332714<br>Email: [mailto:malsc@medway.gov.uk malsc@medway.gov.uk]<br> | ||
Website: [http://www.medway.gov.uk/leisurecultureandsport/medwayarchivescentre.aspx Medway Archives Centre] | Website: [http://www.medway.gov.uk/leisurecultureandsport/medwayarchivescentre.aspx Medway Archives Centre] | ||
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== Libraries == | == Libraries == | ||
'''Bromley Historic Collections'''<br>2nd floor Central Library<br>High Street<br>Bromley, London BR1 1EX UK<br>Telephone: 020 8461 7170<br> | '''Bromley Historic Collections'''<br>2nd floor Central Library<br>High Street<br>Bromley, London BR1 1EX UK<br>Telephone: 020 8461 7170<br> | ||
Email: [mailto:historic.collections@bromley.gov.uk historic.collections@bromley.gov.uk]<br> | Email: [mailto:historic.collections@bromley.gov.uk historic.collections@bromley.gov.uk]<br> | ||
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== Museums == | == Museums == | ||
For a long list of Kent museums, go to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_museums_in_Kent '''List of museums in Kent'''] in Wikipedia. | |||
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'''Maidstone Museum & Art Gallery'''<br>St Faith's St<br>Maidstone, Kent ME14 1LH UK<br>Telephone: 1622 602838<br> | '''Maidstone Museum & Art Gallery'''<br>St Faith's St<br>Maidstone, Kent ME14 1LH UK<br>Telephone: 1622 602838<br> | ||
Email: [mailto:museuminfo@maidstone.gov.uk museuminfo@maidstone.gov.uk]<br> | Email: [mailto:museuminfo@maidstone.gov.uk museuminfo@maidstone.gov.uk]<br> | ||
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:Maidstone Museum & Bentlif Art Gallery is a local authority-run museum located in Maidstone, Kent, England, featuring internationally important collections including fine art, natural history, and human history. | :Maidstone Museum & Bentlif Art Gallery is a local authority-run museum located in Maidstone, Kent, England, featuring internationally important collections including fine art, natural history, and human history. | ||
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'''Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery'''<br>Civic Centre<br>Mount Pleasant Rd<br>Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN1 1JN UK<br>Telephone: 1892 554171<br> | '''Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery'''<br>Civic Centre<br>Mount Pleasant Rd<br>Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN1 1JN UK<br>Telephone: 1892 554171<br> | ||
Email: [mailto:museum@tunbridgewells.gov.uk museum@tunbridgewells.gov.uk]<br> | Email: [mailto:museum@tunbridgewells.gov.uk museum@tunbridgewells.gov.uk]<br> | ||
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:The history of Royal Tunbridge Wells told through art, natural history, archaeology, craft, toys and so much more. The decadence of the manor house and the spartan lifestyle of the humble hop-picker is the story of Kent's spa town. | :The history of Royal Tunbridge Wells told through art, natural history, archaeology, craft, toys and so much more. The decadence of the manor house and the spartan lifestyle of the humble hop-picker is the story of Kent's spa town. | ||
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