Home of the borough's archives and local history collections. The centre holds local history and archives material for the London Borough of Lewisham (Deptford, Lee and Lewisham) which is available for personal callers to refer to.
The collections contain archives, books, pamphlets, maps, street directories, local newspapers (print and microfilm), prints, paintings, photographs and census returns.
Expert staff are on hand to assist with local history enquiries and to advise upon research techniques, other agencies and electronic resources which may also be helpful. One terminal with internet access.
Freely open to the general public: no library card required. Access to archive material may require advance booking.
Facilities
- specialist photocopier
- fax service
- extensive range of local history publications for sale
- microfilm/fiche equipment
- full disabled access via lift.
Opening hours
Monday: 10am – 5pm
Tuesday: 9am – 8pm
Wednesday – closed
Thursday: 9am – 8pm
Friday: 9am – 5pm
Saturday: 9am – 5pm (occasional limited service 12pm –2pm)
Sunday – closed