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Bexley Local Studies and Archive Centre

Bexley Local Studies & Archive Centre, Townley Road, Bexleyheath, DA6 7HJ, Kent, England

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Contact Details

Tel : 020 8836 7440
Fax : 020 8303 7872
E-mail : archives@bexley.gov.uk

URL : www.bexley.gov.uk/service/lib
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Open

We are normally open 6 days a week. Monday 9.30am - 5.30pm Tuesday 9.30am - 5.30pm Wednesday 9.30am - 5.30pm Thursday 9.30am - 8.00pm Friday 9.30am - 5.30pm Saturday 9.30am - 5.00pm You might wish to telephone in advance to check that we have the material or to book a microfiche/film reader/printer.

Related Articles

13/07/2006 Gypsy And Traveller History In London
13/07/2006 Gypsies In Bexley: A Hundred Years On The Belvedere Marshes

General Information

Cultural collections description

Bexley Local Studies and Archives Centre have recently begun a project to reflect the experience of diverse cultural groups in this outer borough of London. Their first major project has been with the Sikh Community.

Bexley also has a long connection with Gypsies and Travellers - especially on the Belvedere marshes. Material in the archives reflects their long history in the borough.

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North, West & Southern Europe: Travelling Communities | Religious Group: Sikh

Collections

Object identification and/or written enquiry service

Disability Access

Wheelchair access to all public areas

Children and Families

Events and resources for children and families

General Education

Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students

Schools Education

Primary school education service available
Secondary school education service available

Facilities

Facilities for private functions and events
Library
Library with public access
Meeting room available
Refreshments
Study facilities

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Search The Diverse Collections Of The Museum Of London Online

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The Museum Of London's new microsite allows you to search for the story of the many cultures of London in their collections.

This image shows Sir Mancherjee Bhownaggree, MP for Bethnal Green 1895 - 1906. A supporter of British rule in India, he was nicknamed 'bow-the-knee' by opponents. However he also lobbied parliament on the rights of Indian subjects.

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