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Research guides

We hold collections in the Southwark Archives on groups that have historically been underrepresented.

Electoral records

We hold different types of records relating to voting at Southwark Archives. These are very useful for researching your family or house history. They can help identify who lived at a specific address. They include:

  • electoral registers
  • poll books
  • jury lists

This guide explains:

  • the legal background for these records
  • what different kinds of voting records we hold
  • what information you can find in voting records
  • important information to keep in mind when using voting records
  • what voting records we hold and how you can find and order specific items
  • how local voting districts (constituencies) have changed

Download our electoral records research guide