Newham Archives and Local Studies Library

About Newham Archives and Local Studies Library

Newham Archives collects, preserves, and makes accessible the history of Newham’s people, places, and things. It holds a range of information sources including local newspapers and publications, council records, school and hospital records, maps, trade directories, genealogy resources, and a large photographic collection. It also has a local studies library of books relating to the history of Newham, and a large museum collection of art, archaeology, and social history objects that are stored off-site.

The archive is based at Stratford Library and is currently open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10.30am – 1pm and 2.30pm – 4pm. To make an appointment at the archive, drop us a line at archiveslocalstudies@newham.gov.uk  with a brief description  about what you’re looking for and we’ll be happy to help you in your research!