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
Kensington and Chelsea Local Studies 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 |
Online archives
Here are some useful websites for you to try:
Meetings, Events and Exhibitions
- Burying London-Touring Exhibition, 27 July 2009 to 18 September 2009
Abstract: The Library service,working in partnership with the Houses of Parliament Parliamentary Outreach Team, has put together a touring exhibition that combines parliamentary resources and Local Studies and archives resources.
The exhibition is called `Burying London'. It highlights the role of the local community in petitioning parliament for the creation of public cemeteries at Brompton and Kensal Green.
- Burying London-Touring Exhibition, 21 September 2009 to 13 November 2009
Abstract: The Library service,working in partnership with the Houses of Parliament Parliamentary Outreach Team, has put together a touring exhibition that combines parliamentary resources and Local Studies and archives resources.
The exhibition is called `Burying London'. It highlights the role of the local community in petitioning parliament for the creation of public cemeteries at Brompton and Kensal Green.
- Burying London-Touring Exhibition, 16 November 2009 to 31 December 2009
Abstract: Burying London-Touring Exhibition
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