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
Want to discover the history of your house, family,
or local area? Curious about an old building or
researching an organisation? The knowledgeable
staff will help visitors find their way through a variety
of local historic material, including local newspapers
from 1854 onwards, maps
from 1635 onwards,
photographs of the area
from Victorian times
to the present, an
extensive collection
of prints and
drawings, playbills
for Richmond
Theatre, 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 in
our Keeper's Gallery. Open in 2025, MI5: Officials
Secrets, in partnership with MI5, explores the 115-
year history of the intelligence agency and features
never-before-seen items from MI5 on public display
for the first time. Join our talks programme, featuring
expert-led sessions on our collection, along with
talks with guest historians and authors. Enjoy fun for
all the family with our Time Travel Club events and
solve self-led interactive challenges with the Ministry
of Time Travel. Pop by our shop to purchase
fascinating books and unique gifts and enjoy a treat
in our café by Kew legend, Maids of Honour. And
if you're a keen researcher, register for a reader's
ticket to discover the treasures in our collection. 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 as it
prepares to celebrate 100 years in Richmond in
2026.
Established after the First World War, The Poppy
Factory grew into a thriving community of injured
veterans and their families. Discover its visitor
centre, see how the team still makes royal and
regimental wreaths by hand and have a go at
making your own poppy.
You can join one of the regular hosted discovery
sessions - dates listed on the website - or choose
a date to bring a large group. Enjoy delicious
cakes and refreshments in a unique setting.
Young visitors can follow a fun and educational
treasure hunt.
Today, The Poppy Factory is a national charity
that helps the Armed Forces community on their
journey towards 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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