Record offices and libraries
The principal depository for records relating to the West Middlesex area is the
London Metropolitan Archives and this should be a first port of call if the
location of the records you are seeking is not known. However there are several local
archives, administered by the present corresponding local authorities. Details of all these
are noted on this page. It is strongly recommended that you contact the archivist to
discuss your requirements and confirm access information, opening hours, etc., before
leaving home.
London Metropolitan Archives
40 Northampton Road,
London
EC1R 0HB
(Map)
Tel: 020-7332-2820
Web: www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/Corporation/LGNL_Services/Leisure_and_culture/Records_and_archives/
Email: ask.lma@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Covers: All of the former County of Middlesex
Guildhall Library, Manuscripts Section
Aldermanbury,
London
EC2P 2EJ
(Map)
Tel: 020-7332-1863
Web: www.history.ac.uk/gh/
Email: manuscripts.guildhall@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Covers: City of London parish records, probate records, etc.
Ealing Central Library
103 Ealing Broadway Centre,
London
W5 5JY
(Map)
Tel: 020-8567-3656
Web: www.ealing.gov.uk/libraries
Email: localhistory@hotmail.com
Covers: Acton, Ealing, Greenford, Hanwell, Northolt, Norwood, Perivale, West Twyford, Southall
Hammersmith & Fulham Archives & Local History Centre
The Lilla Huset, 191 Talgarth Road,
London
W6 8BJ
(Map)
Tel: 020-8741-5159
Web: www.lbhf.gov.uk
Email: archives@lbhf.gov.uk
Covers: Hammersmith, Fulham, Shepherds Bush
Local Studies Department, Hounslow Library
Treaty Centre, High Street,
Hounslow,
Middlesex
TW3 1ES
(Map)
Tel: 0845-456-2800 (ask for Local Studies)
Web: www.hounslow.info/libraries
Email: localstudies-hct@laing.com
Covers: Bedfont, Cranford, Feltham, Hanworth, Hatton, Heston, Hounslow, Isleworth, Osterley
Chiswick Public Library
Dukes Avenue,
Chiswick,
London
W4 4AB
(Map)
Tel: 020-8994-1008
Web: www.hounslow.info/libraries
Email: localstudies-hct@laing.com
Covers: Brentford and Chiswick
Local Studies Department, Kensington Library
Hornton Street,
Kensington,
London
W8 7RX
(Map)
Tel: 020-7361-3088
Web: www.rbkc.gov.uk
Email: information.services@rbkc.gov.uk
Covers: Kensington, Brompton, Notting Hill
Chelsea Public Library
Old Town Hall, King’s Road,
Chelsea,
London
SW3 5EZ
(Map)
Tel: 020-7361-4158
Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea south of Fulham Road
Local Studies Section, Richmond Library
Old Town Hall, Whittaker Avenue,
Richmond,
Surrey
TW9 1TT
(Map)
Tel: 020-8332-6820
Web: www.richmond.gov.uk
Email: localstudies@richmond.gov.uk
Covers: Whitton, Twickenham, Strawberry Hill, Teddington, Hampton, Hampton Wick
Surrey History Centre
130 Goldsworth Road,
Woking,
Surrey
GU21 1ND
(Map)
Tel: 01483-594594
Web: www.shs.surreycc.gov.uk
Email: shs@surreycc.gov.uk
Covers: Staines, Shepperton, Sunbury, Ashford, Littleton, Laleham
Local Studies Archives, Uxbridge Library
High Street,
Uxbridge,
Middlesex
UB8 1HD
(Map)
Tel: 01895-250714
Covers: Uxbridge, Hillingdon, Hayes, West Drayton, Yiewsley, Cowley, Yeading, Heathrow, Botwell, Sipson, Harmondsworth, Longford, Harlington, Cranford