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Archives and local history

The Bexley Local Studies and Archive Centre holds historic materials for the London Borough of Bexley located at Central Library 

 

Research enquiries

Get in touch with the Local History and Archives Centre team about research, access and fees

Family and local history collections

We hold a variety of sources for local and family historians and people researching the history of a building or house

Archive policies

Find out about the Bexley Local Studies and Archive Centre policies and procedures

Bexley Archives' online catalogue

Our online searchable catalogue contains over 40,000 entries and provides access to the archival holdings of the London Borough of Bexley

Parish baptism records

Request copies of baptism certificates from the Church of England parishes in the London Borough of Bexley

Local history resources

Learn from a varied collection of articles on the local area, its history and buildings and its residents

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We have many books and maps you can request to buy on local history

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