Local history and heritage at Battersea Library
265 Lavender Hill, London SW11 1JB
About Local history and heritage at Battersea Library
At Battersea Library, we have:
- Records for Wandsworth dating back to 1489.
- A wide range of books and articles Wandsworth's history.
- Hundreds of old newspapers, maps, plans, census returns and other documents.
You can:
- Search burial records
- Search archive catalogue
- Find historical birth, death and marriage certificates
Resources
Useful links to heritage and historical topics:
- Local and family history resources for the borough of Wandsworth
- Wandsworth 1914-1918 blog
- Green Plaque scheme
- Strategy for archives and local history 2013-16
- Our heritage service policies
Archive material
It's better to request archive material in advance, as it is not always possible to produce archive material on demand.
| Day | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9am to 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am to 8pm |
| Wednesday | 9am to 8pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 9am to 5pm |
| Saturday | 9am to 5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Accessibility
The local studies and search room for archives is on the first floor of Battersea Library.
There is no lift to the search room, but we can arrange for you to consult archives on the ground floor if you tell us in advance.
Contact
Wandsworth's Heritage Service is now managed and run by Greenwich Leisure Ltd(GLL).
Email: heritage@gll.org
Phone: 020 7223 2334, choose option 2
Website: http://www.better.org.uk/libraries/areas/wandsworth
Address:
265 Lavender Hill, London SW11 1JB