Local Studies and archives
The Kensington and Chelsea Local Studies collection is housed at
the Central Library.
What's available in Local Studies?
It contains all the Borough's material on the history of both
Kensington and Chelsea, including books, maps, press cuttings,
illustrations, census returns, electoral registers, manuscripts,
ephemera and other archive material.
The Kensington and Chelsea Local Studies collections are housed
in the Central Library. Our library staff will advise you on what
material is available.
Important: If you want to see local studies
archive records you should make an appointment. To make an
appointment phone the Kensington
Central Library.
Opening hours
| Monday |
1pm to 6.30pm |
| Tuesday |
1pm to 6.30pm |
| Wednesday |
1pm to 5pm |
| Thursday |
1pm to 6.30pm |
| Friday |
1pm - 5pm |
| Saturday |
1pm to 5pm |
Useful websites
Here are some useful websites for you to try: