Waltham Forest Archives and local studies library

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

Following government guidance we are closed until further notice. We are monitoring enquiries remotely and will reply as fully as possible in current circumstances. For further information please email wfa.enquiries@walthamforest.gov.uk or phone 020 8496 2406.

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.