Visiting Southwark Archives
Address
211 Borough High Street
London
SE1 1JA
How to get there
Tube: Borough or London Bridge
Train: London Bridge
Bus: 21, 35, 40, 133, 343
Opening times
- Monday 10am to 7pm
- Tuesday 10am to 5pm
- Wednesday Closed
- Thursday 10am to 7pm
- Friday 10am to 5pm
- Saturday 10am to 3pm
- Sunday Closed
The searchroom is closed on Bank Holidays, when the rest of the building is closed, or if we cannot safely provide access to the collections.
Resources
Southwark's history is told through surviving documents, audio and film clips, and photographs. Many of these resources are available to view in the library, along with information on changes in Southwark today. Some items may be held in our off-site stores and are not available to view immediately.
- local history books and pamphlets
- information on researching your family history
- free access to Ancestry (library edition)
- slides and microfiche
- maps and plans
- newspaper archives (hard copies and online)
- film and audio archives
- photo archives
- bookable research spaces
- scanning, photocopying and printing facilities
- free internet access - 3 PCs available for public use
- free Wi-Fi
- public toilets and baby change facilities
Accessibility
- wheelchair access to the library
- a disabled access toilet
- computers offer Dolphin Supernova software (allows magnification and audio assistance for visually impaired)
Page last updated: 30 May 2023
