Postcards, books, maps and other items relating to Fulham Palace.
After the IT training session a few of us took the opportunity to visit the Hammersmith and Fulham Archive and Local Studies centre. The Archive is based on the first floor of the Hammersmith Library, which is a 5 minute walk from the Hammersmith underground/bus station.
This is a really useful resource for anyone researching Fulham Palace. The archive holds the local history collections for Hammersmith and Fulham including documents, books, maps, photographs and paintings, old newspapers and other sources for family and local history. These records come from the council and its predecessor bodies, local institutions such as churches and schools, and from members of the local community. Whether it’s genealogical, architectural, infrastructure or social history research, the Archivist and research volunteers are available to assist, in person or through email.
The Archive and Local Studies is open during normal library hours. Anything on display can be used, but photographs and other material held away from the Reading Room is only available during the archive opening times when the Archivist and research volunteers are there. Since a number of items are stored off-site, access to archive material is by appointment only and places are limited. You may want to allow at least a week.
The Archivist or research volunteers are available to help.
Also, prior to going take note of the Reading Room rules (which differ from the library): no bags are allowed in the room (lockers are available), no pens can be used (only pencils), and no food or drink can be brought into the room. Some documents cannot be photocopied for preservation reasons but you can bring a camera. There is a cost of £5 cash per day to take photos.
To reserve a seat call 020 8753 3850 or email archives@lbhf.gov.uk.
Visit the Hammersmith and Fulham Archive and Local Studies webpage for opening hours and more details.
Nancy
Communications Assistant