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Local Studies Centre

Merton Local Studies Centre provides a range of local historical resources, and is part of Morden Library.

Address

Merton Local Studies Centre, Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden SM4 5DX.

Opening hours

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9.30am – 7pm; Wednesday 9.30am - 1pm; Saturday 9.30am – 5pm.

Facilities

Photocopier, fax (via Morden Library), study space, reader-printer, fiche reader, tourist information, display space, information service and leaflets, public toilets (in Civic Centre), community advertising noticeboards, reference and lending books, back copies of local newspapers and magazines, local history publications, inter-library loans (via Morden library).

Merton Local Studies Centre can respond to archive enquiries on a wide range of documentary material and provide historical information.

Special collections

Collection of tennis related material; Tom Francis photographic collection; historic maps of the Merton area; local ephemera collection; library photographic archive covering the local area; assorted genealogical material including street directories, census records and the electoral roll.

Items for sale

Local history publications, maps, photographic reproductions.

Public transport

Tramlink to Morden Road plus 8 min walk; Buses 93, 118, 154, 157, 163; Tube: Morden (Northern); Nearest car park is York Close, off London Road.

Disabled access and facilities

Accessible lifts and toilets in Civic Centre. Access to Library Minicom system.  

Newspaper and magazine titles received

A variety of local newspapers, parish and society magazines, plus assorted local history periodicals.

Facilities for hire

Library stock (charges as per usual Library rates).

Contact details

Key contact: Sarah Gould

Email: local.studies@merton.gov.uk
Telephone: 020 8545 3239
Fax: 020 8545 4037

See also

• Archive enquiries
• Burial and cremation registers
• Family history
• Heritage Centre
• Libraries
• Morden Library
• Civic Centre