Kent Archives and Libraries: Difference between revisions

:Kent History and Library Centre replaces the '''Centre for Kentish Studies, East Kent Archives, County Central and Maidstone (St Faiths Street) libraries.'''  They house approximately 14 kilometres of documents relating to Kent dating back to 699 AD and makes these publicly accessible.  Covering a vast range of subjects, the resources will be helpful whatever your interest.

:The Archives & Library hold a huge wealth of information in the form of manuscripts, photographs, maps and other records dating back to the late 8th century. These make up an extraordinarily rich resource.  In the Archives, you can find out more about the Cathedral, its history, its buildings and its community. You can explore the history of Canterbury and the surrounding area, and you can research '''East Kent family history.'''

:Our archive resources include photographs, manuscripts, records, prints, newspapers, and books. These documents cover Royal Greenwich, the former Metropolitan Boroughs of Greenwich and Woolwich, and their predecessors (Greenwich, Woolwich, Eltham, Charlton, Kidbrooke).

: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).

:Medway Archives Centre is the place to visit for anyone researching their family history, or the history, geography and people of Medway. '''We cover Rochester, Strood, Chatham, Gillingham, Rainham, and surrounding villages and communities, including the Isle of Grain.'''

: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.

: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.

: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.

: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.