Croydon Local Studies Library

Croydon Local Studies Library and Archives Service is the place to come for information on Croydon and its people - past, present and future. It is open to everyone, free of charge, and you don't need a reader's ticket. There are always members of staff on duty to guide and assist, and, whether you have a general interest or a specific enquiry, we will be pleased to help you.

Booking is not necessary, but it may help if you contact us in advance to find out about the availability of material.

Material in the Local Studies and Archives is for use in the library only, and cannot be borrowed. Selected books on local history, which can be borrowed in the normal way, will be found on Level 3 of the Central Library, and in all branches of Croydon Libraries.

PC's with internet access, microfilm and fiche reader/printers are available. We do not operate a booking system for these machines, but a queuing system will operate at times of heavy use.

A public photocopier and camera copying stand are available. There may be restrictions on copying certain items because of copyright regulations, or because of the fragile condition of the material.

Staff are available to assist visitors with their research. Limited enquiries can be answered by letter, phone or e-mail. If you have more complex research needs, and are not able to visit us in person, a list of private commercial researchers is available.

Contact Details

Location Map

Level 3, Central Library
Croydon Clocktower,
Katharine Street,
Croydon, CR9 1ET
Tel: 020 8760 5400 ext 1112
Fax: 020 8253 1012
E-mail: localstudies@croydon.gov.uk

Opening Hours:

• Monday - 9am - 7pm
• Tuesday - 9am - 6pm
• Wednesday - 9am - 6pm
• Thursday - 9.30am - 6pm
• Friday - 9am - 6pm
• Saturday - 9am - 5pm

Research Croydon

The Research Croydon database includes information about the collections held by the Archives, Local Studies Library and Museum.

The database does not include details of everything we have, but we are adding new information all the time and our database is growing. Our paper catalogues and indexes are still available, so please contact us if you cannot find what you are looking for.

Further information can be found on www.croydon.gov.uk.

• Search the catalogue

Thursday, 15 May, 2008

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