Waltham Forest Archives and local studies library

The Waltham Forest Archives and local studies library are based at Vestry House Museum.

We can help you if you are interested in researching the following:

• Your family history
• The history of your house or street
• The development of the local area and local communities
• Subjects for a school project or for academic research

We hold on one site a wide range of manuscript, printed and pictorial resources for research into all aspects of the history of the Waltham Forest.

Searchroom visits are by prior appointment only on Thursday to Saturday 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm.

For contact details and access information please see tabs below.

Special arrangements in August-September 2019

Please note that as a consequence of current repair works no original archival items can be produced for Searchroom visits throughout August and September 2019. If you wish to view original archival sources please book an appointment for the period from Thursday 3 October onwards.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused by this temporary restriction.

The Searchroom is open by appointment as usual during August-September 2019, giving access to printed, facsimile and online resources.