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Richmond Local Studies Library & Archive

Address: Old Town Hall, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond TW9 1TPPhone: 020 8734 3309Email: localstudies@richmond.gov.uk

Additional information

The Local Studies Library and Archive is open on alternate Saturdays, 9.30am to 4pm (closed for lunch 12.30 to 1.30pm). It will be open on Saturdays 2, 16, and 30 December, and on 13 and 27 January.

It is possible to visit on a Tuesday to Friday morning by appointment. If you would like to make a morning appointment, contact Local Studies by phone or email (see above). Wednesday to Friday morning appointments must be made at least one day in advance. Tuesday morning appointments must be made on the preceding Friday at the latest. If your appointment has not been confirmed by staff, it will not be possible for you to visit that morning.

Useful information to enhance your visit to the Local Studies Library and Archive is available at https://www.richmond.gov.uk/visiting_the_local_studies_library

Please be aware that there will be no lift access to the first and second floors at the Old Town Hall from Monday 9 October to Wednesday 20 December. The Local Studies Library and Archive will be open during this time, but access will be via the stairs only. This is while a new lift is being installed. We apologise for any inconvenience.

SundayCLOSEDMondayCLOSEDTuesday1:30 PM to 6:00 PMWednesday1:30 PM to 6:00 PMThursday1:30 PM to 6:00 PMFriday1:30 PM to 6:00 PMSaturdayCLOSED
25 Dec 2023
Christmas Day
26 Dec 2023
Boxing Day
01 Jan 2024
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