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Local Studies and archives

The Kensington and Chelsea Local Studies collection is housed at the Central Library.

What's available in Local Studies?

Our local studies librarian helps a member of the public look up information on an old map

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
Day Times
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

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