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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 ==
== Libraries ==

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Surrey History Centres[edit | edit source]

Surrey History Centre
130 Goldsworth Road
Woking, Surrey GU21 6ND UK
Telephone: 01483 518 737
Email: shs@surreycc.gov.uk
Website

Banstead History Centre
Banstead Library
The Horseshoe
Bolters Lane
Banstead, Surrey SM7 2AW UK
Telephone: 0300 200 1001
Email: contact.centre@surreycc.gov.uk
Website: 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.

Caterham and District Local History Centre
Stafford Rd
Caterham, Surrey CR3 6JG UK
Telephone: 0300 200 1001
Email: contact.centre@surreycc.gov.uk
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.

Cranleigh Local and FamilySearch Centre
Cranleigh Library
High Street
Cranleigh, Surrey GU6 8AE UK
Telephone: 0300 200 1001
Email: contact.centre@surreycc.gov.uk
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.

Croydon Local Studies
Croydon Clocktower
Katharine Street
Croydon, London CR9 1ET UK
Telephone: 020 8253 1022
Email: museum@croydon.gov.uk
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.

Epsom and Ewell Local and FamilySearch Centre
Ewell Library
Bourne Hall
Spring Street
Ewell, Epsom, Surrey KT17 1UF UK
Telephone: 0300 200 1001
Email: contact.centre@surreycc.gov.uk
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.

Hayward Memorial Local History Centre Lingfield
Lingfield Library
The Guest House
Vicarage Road
Lingfield, Surrey RH7 6HA UK
Telephone: 0300 200 1001
Email: contact.centre@surreycc.gov.uk
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.

Horley Local History Centre
Horley Library
Victoria Road
Horley, Surrey RH6 7AG UK
Telephone: 0300 200 1001
Email: contact.centre@surreycc.gov.uk
Website

The local history centre exists to encourage interest in local and family history in Horley, Burstow, Charlwood, Horne, Salfords and Smallfield.

Kingston History Centre
Guildhall
High Street
Kingston upon Thames, London KT1 1EU UK
Telephone: 020 8547 6738
Email: local.history@kingston.gov.uk
Website Research service ou can search our collections catalogue online via this link.

Lambeth Archives
Minet Library
52 Knatchbull Road
London SE5 9QY UK
Telephone: 020 7926 6076
Email: archives@lambeth.gov.uk
Website

Lewisham Local History and Archives Centre
Lewisham Library
199 201 Lewisham High Street
Lewisham, London SE13 6LG UK
Telephone: 020 8314 8501
Email: local.studies@lewisham.gov.uk
Website

Merton Heritage & Local Studies Centre
Morden Library
London Rd
Morden, London SM4 5DX UK
Telephone: 20 8545 3239
Email: local.studies@merton.gov.uk
Website

Redhill Centre for Local and Family History
Redhill Library
Warwick Quadrant
Redhill, Surrey RH1 1NN UK
Telephone: 0300 200 1001
Email: contact.centre@surreycc.gov.uk
Website: 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.

Richmond upon Thames Local Studies Collection
Old Town Hall
Whittaker Avenue
Richmond, London TW9 1TP UK
Telephone: 020 8734 3309
Email: localstudies@richmond.gov.uk
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.

Southwark Local History Library and Archive
211 Borough High Street
London SE1 1JA UK
Telephone: 020 7525 0232
Email: local.history.library@southwark.gov.uk
Website

Sutton Local Studies & Archives Centre
Central Library Level 2A
St Nicholas Way
Sutton, London SM1 1EA UK
Telephone: 020 8770 4747
Email: local.studies@sutton.gov.uk

Wandsworth Local History and Heritage
Battersea Library
265 Lavender Hill
London SW11 1JB UK
Telephone: 020 7223 2334
Email: battersea.library@gll.org
Website: Wandsworth Local History and Heritage

Libraries[edit | edit source]

Addlestone Library[edit | edit source]

Addlestone Library
Runnymede Civic Centre
Station Road
Addlestone, Surrey KT15 2AF UK
Telephone: 0300 200 1001
Email: contact.centre@surreycc.gov.uk
Website: Addlestone Library

Guildford Library[edit | edit source]

Guildford Library
77 North Street
Guildford, Surrey GU1 4AL UK
Telephone: 0300 200 1001
Email: contact.centre@surreycc.gov.uk
Website: Guildford Library

Kingston Library[edit | edit source]

Kingston Library
Fairfield Road
Kingston upon Thames, London KT1 2PS UK
Telephone: 020 8547 5006
Email: kingston.library@kingston.gov.uk
Website: Kingston Library

For a list of Kingston libraries go to Kingston upon Thames Libraries.

Lambeth Libraries[edit | edit source]

For a list of Lambeth libraries go to Lambeth Libraries and click on Text View.

Richmond upon Thames Libraries[edit | edit source]

For a list of Richmond upon Thames libraries go to Richmond upon Thames Libraries.

Museums[edit | edit source]

Chertsey Museum[edit | edit source]

Chertsey Museum
The Cedars
33 Windsor St
Chertsey, Surrey KT16 8AT UK
Telephone: 1932 565764
Email: enquiries@chertseymuseum.org.uk
Website: Chertsey Museum

We have fine collections, including history of the Runnymede area, local archaeology and history of Chertsey Abbey, fine art, decorative art, social history including many documents and photographs, local clocks, and the nationally significant Olive Matthews Collection of dress and textiles.

Museum of Croydon[edit | edit source]

Museum of Croydon
Croydon Clocktower
Katharine Street
Croydon, London CR9 1ET UK
Telephone: 020 8253 1022
Email: museum@croydon.gov.uk
Website: Museum of Croydon

Whether you're visiting in person or online, you can explore our galleries, research our collections and find out how to get involved. If you want to find out about the history of Croydon and its people, this is the place to start.

Dorking Museum & Heritage Centre[edit | edit source]

Dorking Museum & Heritage Centre
62 West St
Dorking, Surrey RH4 1BS UK
Email: admin@dorkingmuseum.org.uk
Website: Dorking Museum & Heritage Centre

East Surrey Museum[edit | edit source]

East Surrey Museum
1 Stafford Rd
Caterham, Surrey CR3 6JG UK
Telephone: 1883 340275
Email: eastsurreymuseum@gmail.com
Website: East Surrey Museum

The East Surrey Museum is a small but highly attractive museum dedicated to the preservation and display of artefacts and documents relating to the social history, archaeology and geology of East Surrey from the earliest times to the more recent past.

Godalming Museum[edit | edit source]

Godalming Museum
109a High St
Godalming, Surrey GU7 1AQ UK
Telephone: 1483 426510
Website: Godalming Museum

Kingston Museum[edit | edit source]

Kingston Museum
Wheatfield Way
Kingston upon Thames, London KT1 2PS UK
Telephone: 020 8547 5006
Email: kingston.museum@rbk.kingston.gov.uk
Website: Kingston Museum

There's lots to see and do. You can browse through photos of our collections for a taster of what we have or visit one of our three permanent exhibitions: Ancient Origins, Eadweard Muybridge, and Town of Kings.

For a long list of Surrey museums, go to List of museums in Surrey in Wikipedia.

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