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PARISH RETURNS
Transcriptions of some parish registers have been
deposited with the library and microfiche of local
items produced by Kent Family History Society are
also in stock.
MISCELLANEOUS
There is a large range of other material to help with
research such as lists of freemen of Canterbury;
telephone directories; indexes to wills; marriage
licence lists and our name index of items in books
and periodicals on local people.
GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH
A separate leaflet -is available giving details of
research services provided by Kent Arts & Libraries.
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INDEXES AND CATALOGUES
There are two A-Z indices to items in periodicals and
some local studies books. One is Canterbury based
and the other is county wide in scope. There is also
an author/title/subject catalogue to the book and
pamphlet collection.
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PLANNING YOUR VISIT
The Local Studies Collection is housed in the first
room on the left as you enter the main entrance hall.
Disabled access is available at the rear of the
building. If you cannot visit during normal opening
times or wish to arrange a group visit a special
appointment can be made.
Microfilms for newspapers and censuses are housed
in the Reference Library and it is advisable to make
an appointment. Opening times are given below.
A photocopying service is available. Please ask staff
for full details.
Trained staff are on duty to assist you at all times if
you are able to come to the library, but we are also
pleased to deal with enquiries by post or telephone.
OPENING HOURS
Local Studies Collection Reference Library

Mon Mon 9.30 -
Tues Tues 9.30 -
Wed Wed 9.30 -
Thurs Thurs 9.30 -
Fri ri 9.30 -
Sat 9 - Sat 9.00 -
There are Local collections at Herne Bay and
Whitstable Libraries. Details available on request.