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===Boundary Changes Affecting Records===
===Boundary Changes Affecting Records===
*[https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/culture-and-leisure/history-centre/researchers/guides/administrative-boundaries The administrative boundaries of the county of Surrey:] History and maps describing Surrey lands now in London, and Middlesex lands moved to Surrey.  
*[https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/culture-and-leisure/history-centre/researchers/guides/administrative-boundaries The administrative boundaries of the county of Surrey:] History and maps describing Surrey lands now in London, and Middlesex lands moved to Surrey.  
=== Surrey History Centre ===
=== Surrey History Centres===
 
'''Surrey History Centre'''<br>130 Goldsworth Road<br>Woking, Surrey GU21 6ND UK<br>Telephone: 01483 518 737<br>Email: [mailto:shs@surreycc.gov.uk shs@surreycc.gov.uk]<br>
'''Surrey History Centre'''<br>130 Goldsworth Road<br>Woking, Surrey GU21 6ND UK<br>Telephone: 01483 518 737<br>Email: [mailto:shs@surreycc.gov.uk shs@surreycc.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/heritage-culture-and-recreation/archives-and-history/surrey-history-centre Surrey History Centre]
[https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/heritage-culture-and-recreation/archives-and-history/surrey-history-centre Website]
 
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:The Surrey History Centre collects and preserves the records of Surrey's past and present, documenting the story of the county and its people from the 12th century to the 21st century.  Visiting the centre to use our collections is free, staff are always happy to offer advice, and we have a busy programme of exhibitions, talks and events.  The Surrey History Centre replaced the former Surrey Record Office, which had been based in Kingston upon Thames.
 
=== Banstead History Centre ===
 
'''Banstead History Centre'''<br>Banstead Library<br>The Horseshoe<br>Bolters Lane<br>Banstead, Surrey SM7 2AW UK<br>Telephone: 0300 200 1001<br>
'''Banstead History Centre'''<br>Banstead Library<br>The Horseshoe<br>Bolters Lane<br>Banstead, Surrey SM7 2AW UK<br>Telephone: 0300 200 1001<br>
Email: [mailto:contact.centre@surreycc.gov.uk contact.centre@surreycc.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/heritage-culture-and-recreation/archives-and-history/local-history-centres-in-surrey-libraries/banstead-history-centre Banstead History Centre]
Email: [mailto:contact.centre@surreycc.gov.uk contact.centre@surreycc.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/heritage-culture-and-recreation/archives-and-history/local-history-centres-in-surrey-libraries/banstead-history-centre Website]
 
:Banstead Local History Centre exists to encourage interest in local and family history in Banstead, Burgh Heath, Chipstead, Hooley, Kingswood, Lower Kingswood, Netherne-on-the-Hill, Preston, Tadworth, Tattenhams, Walton-on-the-Hill and Woodmansterne.   
:Banstead Local History Centre exists to encourage interest in local and family history in Banstead, Burgh Heath, Chipstead, Hooley, Kingswood, Lower Kingswood, Netherne-on-the-Hill, Preston, Tadworth, Tattenhams, Walton-on-the-Hill and Woodmansterne.   
 
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=== Caterham and District Local History Centre ===
 
'''Caterham and District Local History Centre'''<br>Stafford Rd<br>Caterham, Surrey CR3 6JG UK<br>Telephone: 0300 200 1001<br>
'''Caterham and District Local History Centre'''<br>Stafford Rd<br>Caterham, Surrey CR3 6JG UK<br>Telephone: 0300 200 1001<br>
Email: [mailto:contact.centre@surreycc.gov.uk contact.centre@surreycc.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/heritage-culture-and-recreation/archives-and-history/local-history-centres-in-surrey-libraries/caterham-and-district-local-history-centre Caterham and District Local History Centre]
Email: [mailto:contact.centre@surreycc.gov.uk contact.centre@surreycc.gov.uk]<br>[https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/heritage-culture-and-recreation/archives-and-history/local-history-centres-in-surrey-libraries/caterham-and-district-local-history-centre Website]
 
:The local history centre exists to encourage interest in local and family history in the parishes of Caterham, Chaldon, Chelsham, Farleigh, Godstone, Tatsfield, Titsey, Warlingham, Whyteleafe and Woldingham.
:The local history centre exists to encourage interest in local and family history in the parishes of Caterham, Chaldon, Chelsham, Farleigh, Godstone, Tatsfield, Titsey, Warlingham, Whyteleafe and Woldingham.
 
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=== Cranleigh Local and FamilySearch Centre ===
 
'''Cranleigh Local and FamilySearch Centre'''<br>Cranleigh Library<br>High Street<br>Cranleigh, Surrey GU6 8AE UK<br>Telephone: 0300 200 1001<br>
'''Cranleigh Local and FamilySearch Centre'''<br>Cranleigh Library<br>High Street<br>Cranleigh, Surrey GU6 8AE UK<br>Telephone: 0300 200 1001<br>
Email: [mailto:contact.centre@surreycc.gov.uk contact.centre@surreycc.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/heritage-culture-and-recreation/archives-and-history/local-history-centres-in-surrey-libraries/cranleigh-local-and-family-history-centre Cranleigh Local and FamilySearch Centre]
Email: [mailto:contact.centre@surreycc.gov.uk contact.centre@surreycc.gov.uk]<br>[https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/heritage-culture-and-recreation/archives-and-history/local-history-centres-in-surrey-libraries/cranleigh-local-and-family-history-centre Website]
 
:The local and FamilySearch centre exists to encourage interest in local and family history in the parishes of Cranleigh, Shamley Green, Ewhurst, Dunsfold, Alfold and Bramley.
:The local and FamilySearch centre exists to encourage interest in local and family history in the parishes of Cranleigh, Shamley Green, Ewhurst, Dunsfold, Alfold and Bramley.
 
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=== Croydon Local Studies ===
 
'''Croydon Local Studies'''<br>Croydon Clocktower<br>Katharine Street<br>Croydon, London CR9 1ET UK<br>Telephone: 020 8253 1022<br>
'''Croydon Local Studies'''<br>Croydon Clocktower<br>Katharine Street<br>Croydon, London CR9 1ET UK<br>Telephone: 020 8253 1022<br>
Email: [mailto:museum@croydon.gov.uk museum@croydon.gov.uk]<br>
Email: [mailto:museum@croydon.gov.uk museum@croydon.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://www.croydon.gov.uk/leisure/archives/lslibrary Croydon Local Studies]
[https://www.croydon.gov.uk/leisure/archives/lslibrary Website]
 
:Our collections contain books, photographs, maps, newspapers and other items that illustrate and reflect the wide and varied history of Croydon, invaluable resources for the study of the past, present and future of Croydon.
:Our collections contain books, photographs, maps, newspapers and other items that illustrate and reflect the wide and varied history of Croydon, invaluable resources for the study of the past, present and future of Croydon.
 
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=== Epsom and Ewell Local and FamilySearch Centre ===
 
'''Epsom and Ewell Local and FamilySearch Centre'''<br>Ewell Library<br>Bourne Hall<br>Spring Street<br>Ewell, Epsom, Surrey KT17 1UF UK<br>Telephone: 0300 200 1001<br>
'''Epsom and Ewell Local and FamilySearch Centre'''<br>Ewell Library<br>Bourne Hall<br>Spring Street<br>Ewell, Epsom, Surrey KT17 1UF UK<br>Telephone: 0300 200 1001<br>
Email: [mailto:contact.centre@surreycc.gov.uk contact.centre@surreycc.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/heritage-culture-and-recreation/archives-and-history/local-history-centres-in-surrey-libraries/epsom-and-ewell-local-and-family-history-centre Epsom and Ewell Local and FamilySearch Centre]
Email: [mailto:contact.centre@surreycc.gov.uk contact.centre@surreycc.gov.uk]<br>[https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/heritage-culture-and-recreation/archives-and-history/local-history-centres-in-surrey-libraries/epsom-and-ewell-local-and-family-history-centre Website]
 
:The local and FamilySearch centre exists to encourage interest in local and family history in Epsom, Ewell, Langley Vale, Stamford Green, Stoneleigh, and Woodcote.
:The local and FamilySearch centre exists to encourage interest in local and family history in Epsom, Ewell, Langley Vale, Stamford Green, Stoneleigh, and Woodcote.
 
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=== Hayward Memorial Local History Centre Lingfield ===
 
'''Hayward Memorial Local History Centre Lingfield'''<br>Lingfield Library<br>The Guest House<br>Vicarage Road<br>Lingfield, Surrey RH7 6HA UK<br>Telephone: 0300 200 1001<br>
'''Hayward Memorial Local History Centre Lingfield'''<br>Lingfield Library<br>The Guest House<br>Vicarage Road<br>Lingfield, Surrey RH7 6HA UK<br>Telephone: 0300 200 1001<br>
Email: [mailto:contact.centre@surreycc.gov.uk contact.centre@surreycc.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/heritage-culture-and-recreation/archives-and-history/local-history-centres-in-surrey-libraries/hayward-memorial-local-history-centre-lingfield Hayward Memorial Local History Centre Lingfield]
Email: [mailto:contact.centre@surreycc.gov.uk contact.centre@surreycc.gov.uk]<br>[https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/heritage-culture-and-recreation/archives-and-history/local-history-centres-in-surrey-libraries/hayward-memorial-local-history-centre-lingfield Website]
 
:The local history centre exists to encourage interest in local and family history in Blindley Heath, Crowhurst, Dormansland, Felbridge, Felcourt, Haxted, Horne, Lingfield and South Godstone.
:The local history centre exists to encourage interest in local and family history in Blindley Heath, Crowhurst, Dormansland, Felbridge, Felcourt, Haxted, Horne, Lingfield and South Godstone.
 
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=== Horley Local History Centre ===
 
'''Horley Local History Centre'''<br>Horley Library<br>Victoria Road<br>Horley, Surrey RH6 7AG UK<br>Telephone: 0300 200 1001<br>
'''Horley Local History Centre'''<br>Horley Library<br>Victoria Road<br>Horley, Surrey RH6 7AG UK<br>Telephone: 0300 200 1001<br>
Email: [mailto:contact.centre@surreycc.gov.uk contact.centre@surreycc.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/heritage-culture-and-recreation/archives-and-history/local-history-centres-in-surrey-libraries/horley-local-history-centre Horley Local History Centre]
Email: [mailto:contact.centre@surreycc.gov.uk contact.centre@surreycc.gov.uk]<br>[https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/heritage-culture-and-recreation/archives-and-history/local-history-centres-in-surrey-libraries/horley-local-history-centre Website]
 
:The local history centre exists to encourage interest in local and family history in Horley, Burstow, Charlwood, Horne, Salfords and Smallfield.
:The local history centre exists to encourage interest in local and family history in Horley, Burstow, Charlwood, Horne, Salfords and Smallfield.
 
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=== Kingston History Centre ===
 
'''Kingston History Centre'''<br>Guildhall<br>High Street<br>Kingston upon Thames, London KT1 1EU UK<br>Telephone: 020 8547 6738<br>
'''Kingston History Centre'''<br>Guildhall<br>High Street<br>Kingston upon Thames, London KT1 1EU UK<br>Telephone: 020 8547 6738<br>
Email: [mailto:local.history@kingston.gov.uk local.history@kingston.gov.uk]<br>
Email: [mailto:local.history@kingston.gov.uk local.history@kingston.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://www.kingston.gov.uk/info/200239/museum_archives_and_local_history/548/visit_kingston_history_centre Kingston History Centre]
[https://www.kingston.gov.uk/info/200239/museum_archives_and_local_history/548/visit_kingston_history_centre Website]
 
[https://www.kingston.gov.uk/info/200239/museum_archives_and_local_history/548/local_history_room_and_archives/2 Research service]
:Come and join us at the History Centre (previously called the Local History Room). It is totally free! Our archive and collections are used by members of the public, local historians, genealogists, schools and colleges. If you can't visit us we also offer [https://www.kingston.gov.uk/info/200239/museum_archives_and_local_history/548/local_history_room_and_archives/2 a research service]. You can search our collections catalogue online via this [https://www.kingston.gov.uk/info/200239/museum_archives_and_local_history/548/visit_kingston_history_centre/3 link].  
ou can search our collections catalogue online via this [https://www.kingston.gov.uk/info/200239/museum_archives_and_local_history/548/visit_kingston_history_centre/3 link].  
 
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=== Lambeth Archives ===
 
'''Lambeth Archives'''<br>Minet Library<br>52 Knatchbull Road<br>London SE5 9QY UK<br>Telephone: 020 7926 6076<br>
'''Lambeth Archives'''<br>Minet Library<br>52 Knatchbull Road<br>London SE5 9QY UK<br>Telephone: 020 7926 6076<br>
Email: [mailto:archives@lambeth.gov.uk archives@lambeth.gov.uk]<br>
Email: [mailto:archives@lambeth.gov.uk archives@lambeth.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://www.lambeth.gov.uk/places/lambeth-archives Lambeth Archives]
[https://www.lambeth.gov.uk/places/lambeth-archives Website]
 
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:Whether you want to trace your family history, a house history, discover the origins of your neighbourhood or look at the records of Lambeth Council, staff will guide you through our collections of historical material and assist you.
 
=== Lewisham Local History and Archives Centre ===
 
'''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>
Website: [http://www.lewisham.gov.uk/inmyarea/history/archives/Pages/default.aspx Lewisham Local History and Archives Centre]
[http://www.lewisham.gov.uk/inmyarea/history/archives/Pages/default.aspx Website]
 
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:The Local History and Archives Centre holds historic materials for the borough of Lewisham and is situated in Lewisham Library.
 
: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).
 
=== Merton Heritage & Local Studies Centre ===
 
'''Merton Heritage & Local Studies Centre'''<br>Morden Library<br>London Rd<br>Morden, London SM4 5DX UK<br>Telephone: 20 8545 3239<br>
'''Merton Heritage & Local Studies Centre'''<br>Morden Library<br>London Rd<br>Morden, London SM4 5DX UK<br>Telephone: 20 8545 3239<br>
Email: [mailto:local.studies@merton.gov.uk local.studies@merton.gov.uk]<br>
Email: [mailto:local.studies@merton.gov.uk local.studies@merton.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://libraries.merton.gov.uk/client/en_GB/merton Merton Heritage & Local Studies Centre]
[https://libraries.merton.gov.uk/client/en_GB/merton Website]
 
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:Merton Heritage and Local Studies Centre tells the story of Merton and its people through a changing programme of exhibitions and events. The Centre also offers educational services for local schools and adult learners as well as access to a wide range of local history resources.
 
=== Redhill Centre for Local and Family History ===
 
'''Redhill Centre for Local and Family History'''<br>Redhill Library<br>Warwick Quadrant<br>Redhill, Surrey RH1 1NN UK<br>Telephone: 0300 200 1001<br>
'''Redhill Centre for Local and Family History'''<br>Redhill Library<br>Warwick Quadrant<br>Redhill, Surrey RH1 1NN UK<br>Telephone: 0300 200 1001<br>
Email: [mailto:contact.centre@surreycc.gov.uk contact.centre@surreycc.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/heritage-culture-and-recreation/archives-and-history/local-history-centres-in-surrey-libraries/redhill-centre-for-local-and-family-history Redhill Centre for Local and Family History]
Email: [mailto:contact.centre@surreycc.gov.uk contact.centre@surreycc.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/heritage-culture-and-recreation/archives-and-history/local-history-centres-in-surrey-libraries/redhill-centre-for-local-and-family-history Website]
 
:The local and FamilySearch centre exists to encourage interest in local and family history in Redhill, Reigate, Bletchingley, Buckland, Earlswood, Gatton, Leigh, Merstham, Nutfield, Salfords and Sidlow.
:The local and FamilySearch centre exists to encourage interest in local and family history in Redhill, Reigate, Bletchingley, Buckland, Earlswood, Gatton, Leigh, Merstham, Nutfield, Salfords and Sidlow.
 
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=== Richmond upon Thames Local Studies Collection ===
 
'''Richmond upon Thames Local Studies Collection'''<br>Old Town Hall<br>Whittaker Avenue<br>Richmond, London TW9 1TP UK<br>Telephone: 020 8734 3309<br>
'''Richmond upon Thames Local Studies Collection'''<br>Old Town Hall<br>Whittaker Avenue<br>Richmond, London TW9 1TP UK<br>Telephone: 020 8734 3309<br>
Email: [mailto:localstudies@richmond.gov.uk localstudies@richmond.gov.uk]<br>
Email: [mailto:localstudies@richmond.gov.uk localstudies@richmond.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [http://www.richmond.gov.uk/services/libraries/branch_libraries/local_studies_collection Richmond upon Thames Local Studies Collection]
[http://www.richmond.gov.uk/services/libraries/branch_libraries/local_studies_collection Website]
 
:The Local Studies Collection is based at the Old Town Hall, Richmond and provides access to material relating to the history of the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. It contains the collections previously held by the former boroughs of Barnes, Richmond and Twickenham.
:The Local Studies Collection is based at the Old Town Hall, Richmond and provides access to material relating to the history of the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. It contains the collections previously held by the former boroughs of Barnes, Richmond and Twickenham.
 
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=== Southwark Local History Library and Archive ===
 
'''Southwark Local History Library and Archive'''<br>211 Borough High Street<br>London SE1 1JA UK<br>Telephone: 020 7525 0232<br>
'''Southwark Local History Library and Archive'''<br>211 Borough High Street<br>London SE1 1JA UK<br>Telephone: 020 7525 0232<br>
Email: [mailto:local.history.library@southwark.gov.uk local.history.library@southwark.gov.uk]<br>
Email: [mailto:local.history.library@southwark.gov.uk local.history.library@southwark.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [http://www.southwark.gov.uk/heritage-and-local-history/local-history-library-and-archive Southwark Local History Library and Archive]
[http://www.southwark.gov.uk/heritage-and-local-history/local-history-library-and-archive Website]
 
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:Our search room contains an extensive range of books on all aspects of Southwark’s history. Visitors are welcome to browse all of our resources, including pamphlets and periodicals produced by local organisations, London Post Office directories, local newspapers on microfilm from 1856 to the present (contact us to reserve a microfilm reader), press cuttings and ephemera arranged by subject, family history resources, including name indexes from parish registers and poor law records, and illustrations, maps and films.
 
=== Sutton Local Studies & Archives Centre ===
 
'''Sutton Local Studies & Archives Centre'''<br>Central Library Level 2A<br>St Nicholas Way<br>Sutton, London SM1 1EA UK<br>Telephone: 020 8770 4747<br>
'''Sutton Local Studies & Archives Centre'''<br>Central Library Level 2A<br>St Nicholas Way<br>Sutton, London SM1 1EA UK<br>Telephone: 020 8770 4747<br>
Email: [mailto:local.studies@sutton.gov.uk local.studies@sutton.gov.uk]<br>
Email: [mailto:local.studies@sutton.gov.uk local.studies@sutton.gov.uk]<br>
:Here is a wealth of information you can use to research anything from local history, archived documents & your family tree.
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=== Wandsworth Local History and Heritage ===
 
'''Wandsworth Local History and Heritage'''<br>Battersea Library<br>265 Lavender Hill<br>London SW11 1JB UK<br>Telephone: 020 7223 2334<br>
'''Wandsworth Local History and Heritage'''<br>Battersea Library<br>265 Lavender Hill<br>London SW11 1JB UK<br>Telephone: 020 7223 2334<br>
Email: [mailto:battersea.library@gll.org battersea.library@gll.org]<br>
Email: [mailto:battersea.library@gll.org battersea.library@gll.org]<br>
Website: [http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/info/200064/local_history_and_heritage Wandsworth Local History and Heritage]
Website: [http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/info/200064/local_history_and_heritage Wandsworth Local History and Heritage]
:At Battersea Library, we have records for Wandsworth dating back to 1489, a wide range of books and articles Wandsworth's history, and hundreds of old newspapers, maps, plans, census returns and other documents.


== Libraries ==
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