Local Studies
Old Town Hall, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond TW9
1TP
Tel: 020 8734 3309
For opening times and information on how to visit,
please see the website.
Web: richmond.gov.uk/localstudies
Email: localstudies@richmond.gov.uk
The Local Studies Collection is an excellent
resource to anyone interested in local history.
The knowledgeable staff will help visitors find
their way through a variety of material, including
local maps from 1635 to date, a unique collection
of playbills for Richmond Theatre, files of local
newspapers form 1854
onwards, records of locally
produced publications
such as a church
magazines, works
of local authors,
annual reports of
local societies,
photographs of
the local area from
Victorian times to
present and much
more.
The National Archives
Kew, TW9 4DU
Web: nationalarchives.gov.uk
Discover over 1,000 years of history at The National
Archives - a hidden gem on your doorstep, with
exhibitions, talks, tours, family activities and reading
rooms. Visit free seasonal exhibitions twice-yearly
in our Keeper's Gallery. Open until 21 July 2024,
Great Escapes reveals iconic and under-told stories
of prisoners of war and civilian internees from the
Second World War - from famous escape attempts
such as "the Great Escape" and Airey Neave's
escape from Colditz Castle, to remarkable stories
of escape through art, music and finding love. Join
Alison Weir, Sathnam Sanghera, Damien Lewis
and other historians and authors in our free talks
programme, online and in-person. Enjoy fun for
all the family with our Time Travel Club events
programme and solve interactive challenges by
joining the Ministry of Time Travel. Pop by our
shop to purchase fascinating books and unique
gifts and pop into our friendly café by Kew legend,
Maids of Honour. And if you're a keen researcher,
register for a reader's ticket and start discovering
our vast collections. Our online research guides and
friendly staff can help you get started, whatever your
interest is.
The Royal British Legion
Poppy Factory
20 Petersham Road, Richmond TW10 6UR
Tel: 020 8940 3305
Web: poppyfactory.org.uk/visit
Email: visit@poppyfactory.org
Explore the historic home of Remembrance in
Richmond and discover the moving story of the
people behind the poppies. Established after the
First World War, The Poppy Factory developed into
a close community of wounded veterans and their
families. Discover its new visitor centre, see how the
team still makes royal and regimental wreaths by
hand and have a go at making a wreath and your
own poppy.
Small groups and solo guests can book to join
regular hosted discovery sessions, listed on the
website. Larger groups can choose a date to visit
and order ahead to enjoy cakes and hot drinks.
Young visitors can enjoy a fun and educational
exhibition treasure hunt.
Today, The Poppy Factory is a national charity
that supports members of the Armed Forces
community on their journey into all kinds of
employment across England and Wales. By visiting,
you'll help veterans and family members to change
their lives.
Please check the website for details. Full disabled
access.
Information correct at the time of going to print. Check websites for details.
special interest
Domesday
Book is the oldest
government record
held in The National
Archives.
Did you know
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