Local history collections in Waltham Forest are housed at two locations - Vestry House Museum and the William Morris Gallery.

Vestry House Museum

Vestry House Museum serves as a centre for the collection, preservation and interpretation of the past and present story of the people of Waltham Forest. This includes:

  • Provision of a local history museum service for the Borough
  • Care and management of the Waltham Forest Archives holdings

Associated research:

  • Diocesan-approved depository for records in Waltham Forest Deanery
  • Provision of the Borough’s Local History Library and printed collections
  • Provision of an enquiry service and Public Search Room
  • School visits and educational service
  • Temporary exhibition and events programme
  • Photographic collection and enquiry service

William Morris Gallery

William Morris Gallery collects, exhibits, interprets, preserves and records original artefacts and other materials. Associated research includes:

  • Cataloguing of new acquisitions
  • Information service
  • Temporary exhibition and events programme
  • School visits and education service
  • Loan of art works to other institutions