London Borough of Croydon

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The 'Research Croydon' database

What you can find on Research Croydon

The Research Croydon database includes information about the collections held by the

  • Archives
  • Local Studies Library
  • Museum

The database does not include details of everything we have, but we are adding new information all the time and our database is growing.  Our paper catalogues and indexes are still available, so please contact us if you cannot find what you are looking for.

The geographical area covered by Research Croydon

We collect material connected to the area covered by the present London Borough of Croydon.  This includes some areas previously in Surrey such as Addington, Coulsdon, Kenley, Purley and Sanderstead.

If you are looking for material from outside this area, other local studies libraries, archives and museums may be able to help you:

  • Woldingham, Hooley, Warlingham and Caterham are in Surrey
  • Mitcham, Merton and Wallington are in Merton
  • Penge, Anerley and West Wickham are in Bromley
  • Streatham and West Norwood are in Lambeth
  • Beddington is in Sutton
  • Sydenham and Dulwich are in Southwark

Contact Details

Contact name
Local Studies Library
Telephone
020 8726 6900
Fax
020 8253 1012
Email
localstudies@croydon.gov.uk
Address
Level 3
Central Library
Croydon Clocktower
Katharine Street
Croydon CR9 1ET

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