Making our collections more accessible…
Croydon Archives & Local History Collection
The Borough Archive contains over 1200 unique collections (138k+ items) relating to the London Borough of Croydon, its predecessor bodies and the diverse community it now serves. The Local History Collection includes published materials relating to the history of Croydon. We are open by appointment on Wednesdays and Fridays from 11-1pm and 2-4pm, with walk-ins welcome for open access resources if there is availability.
For more information on how to book, visit our service update.
Croydon Archives is under the management of Croydon Libraries. You can find out more and follow our progress here on the website and on our social media accounts @museumofcroydon and @croydonlibs
Borough Archive
The Borough Archive contains over 1200 unique collections (138k+ items) relating to the London Borough of Croydon, its predecessor bodies and the diverse community it now serves. Access to these collections is by appointment, in our Research Room. Browse the online catalogue and get in touch to find out more.
We answer enquiries remotely, please contact us to discuss your query.
Local History
The Local History Collection includes published materials relating to the history of Croydon. We hold street directories, newspapers on microfilm, local history books and journals, pamphlets, photographs, maps, a large collection of sales particulars and more. Many of these resources are available on open access in our Research Room.
We answer enquiries remotely, please contact us to discuss your query.
Research Room
Visit the Research Room to find out more about the history of Croydon, including your family, street and local community. You can also request to see items from our collections held in storage, including the archives, oral history and art collections.
We answer enquiries remotely, please contact us to discuss your query.