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About us

The local studies and archives service is based on the second floor of Ilford Central Library.

We provide a service for local and family history research. It holds the largest collection of materials in the Borough on the history of Ilford, Wanstead, Woodford and Redbridge.

Best way to contact us

Please contact by phone, email or in person during opening hours

Do I need an appointment?

No appointment is necessary for Local Studies, please drop in any time. However,  to retrieve items from archives storage requires advance notice. 

Usual opening times

Day Time open Time close
Monday  9.30 am  8 pm
Tuesday  9.30 am  8 pm
Wednesday  9.30 am  8 pm
Thursday  9.30 am  8 pm
Friday  9.30 am  8 pm
Saturday  9.30 am  4 pm
Sunday Closed Closed

Bank holiday contact details:

Closed during bank holidays

How to find us

  • Buses: 25, 86, 123, 128, 145, 147, 150, 167, 169, 179, 296, 364, 366, 369, 396, 462, W19 are all within a short walking distance
  • Train: Ilford Station
  • View on map

Address

Local Studies and Archives Service
Central Library
Clements Road
Ilford
Essex
IG1 1EA

Phone number

020 8708 2417
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