Heritage Service
Opening times and using the search room
The local studies and search room for archives is on the first floor of Battersea Library and is open to everyone on:
- Monday, Friday and Saturday: from 9am-5pm*
- Tuesday and Wednesday: 9am-8pm*
- Thursday and Sunday: Closed
*Qualified staff available all day Tuesday and Friday and until 1.30pm on Saturday.
It is not always possible to produce archive material on demand, please try to request it in advance where possible.
Using the search room
- Take care when handling material, ask for advice
- Bags must be placed in one of the lockers available
- Ddo not bring food or drink into the searchroom
- Advise staff before taking photographs
- Do not use mobile scanners
Access
There is no lift to give level access to the search room, but alternative arrangements will be made to enable you to consult archives on the ground floor if you tell us in advance.
