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PLEASE NOTE:
For use of the following archive facilities a CARN ticket
is required for full access to all the manuscript and printed
collections. To obtain a CARN ticket please bring with you
two passport sized photographs and two official means of identification
which between them confirm name, address and signature e.g.
a driving licence and a current utilities bill.
(this information
obtained from the CKS web site)
Also, booking ahead will avoid disappointment.**
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Canterbury Cathedral Library and
Archives (CCA)
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Precincts, Canterbury, Kent CT1 2EH.
Tel: 01227 865330
Fax: 01227-865222 (specify 'Archives')
Textphone: 01622-605249
email: archives@canterbury-cathedral.org
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Holds
parish records for, broadly, parishes in the eastern part
of Kent, and bishops' transcripts for parishes in the diocese
of Canterbury. Also some census returns, Canterbury City archives
and the archives of the Dean and Chapter of Canterbury. There
are small collections of deeds. etc. and a collection of parish
transcripts and tithe maps. Park-and-ride buses serve the
centre of Canterbury.
Opening Times:**
Monday - Thursday 0900 - 1700
Friday Closed (other than for special classes and group tours)
Saturday Open on the 1st and 3rd of each month from 0900 -
1300
Sunday Closed The
Archives are also closed for:
Statuary Public Holidays, Easter Saturday, Cathedral Schools
Day (which is usually the 2nd Tuesday in November) and the
first fortnight of the New Year (when stocktaking takes
place).
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Centre for Kentish Studies (CKS)
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House, County Hall, Maidstone, Kent ME14 1XQ.
Tel: 01622 694363
Fax: 01622 694379
email: archives@kent.gov.uk
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Holds
many important historical records relating to Kent including
parish records and bishops' transcripts for parishes in the
central part of Kent; wills, census returns, quarter and petty
sessions records, and other records relating to the administration
of the county. Also unofficial records including many family
collections, pedigrees, parish register transcripts, deeds.
etc. There is a good collection of maps including various
editions of the Ordnance Survey, estate maps end tithe maps.
CKS is situated a few minutes walk from Maidstone East station
and there are public car parks nearby. There is a restaurant
on the premises.
Opening Times:**
Tues. - Fri. 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
(except
Thursday when the opening time is 10.00 a.m.)
and the second and fourth Saturday of each month 9.00 a.m.
- 1.00 p.m.
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East Kent Archives Centre
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Zone, Honeywood Road, Whitfield,
Dover, Kent CT16 3EH
Tel: 01304 829306
Fax: 01304 820783
email: : EastKentArchives@kent.gov.uk
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records previously at Ramsgate & Folkstone Libraries,
Whitfield Store, Hythe Town Council, and some records from
CKS. Includes records of Cinque Ports Confederation. Covers
Thanet, Dover and Shepway District Council official records,
and family and business records of the area. All
of the above have local studies sections containing reference
works relating to various aspects of Kent history. Leaflets
giving more information about each archive can be obtained
from the respective offices.
Opening Times:**
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. (by
appointment only)
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Medway Archives and Local Studies Centre
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Tower Building, Civic Centre, Strood. Kent ME2 4AW
Tel: 01634 332714 (Changed)
Fax 01634 297060
email: local.studies@medway.gov.uk
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Holds
records for parishes in the Rochester diocese, and charity,
legal and local government records for the Medway Towns. Also
has a comprehensive collection of naval records.
The Centre is close to Strood station and there is free car
parking,
Opening Times:**
Mon. 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
Tues. 9.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m.
Wed. Closed for research (although there are often seminars
held on Wednesdays)
Thurs. & Fri. 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
and the first and third Saturday of each month 9.00 a.m. -
1.00 p.m.
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CityArk |
Virtually all the parish
registers for the Rochester Diocese are on line.
Medway Archives and Local Studies Centre
Civic Centre
Strood
Rochester
Kent ME2 4AU
Telephone: 01634 332714
Fax: 01634 297060
E-mail: malsc@medway.gov.uk
Web Site Address: http://cityark.medway.gov.uk/
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**PLEASE
NOTE!
We cannot guarantee that the
opening times quoted here are always up to date. Therefore,
to avoid any disappointment, especially if you are travelling
some distance to go to these centres, PLEASE ENSURE that you
contact the particular centre you want to visit and reserve
your time and a place.
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