Welcome to Wandsworth Heritage Service
Wandsworth Heritage Service is the archives and local history library for Wandsworth, covering Wandsworth, Battersea, Putney, Tooting and Balham. We also hold some information for Clapham and Streatham which were part of the borough of Wandsworth before 1965. Customers are advised to make an appointment before visiting. Our search room is situated on the first floor of Battersea Library, which has stair only access. Please let us know if you require alternative arrangements to view materials on the ground floor.
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Wandsworth Heritage Service
Get directionsWant to take a trip down memory lane? Discover our local and family history resources and dive into the past.
Images from Wandsworth Heritage Service
Over 3500 images from the archive available to view and purchase.
Images from Wandsworth Heritage Service
Over 3500 images from the archive available to view and purchase.
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Ancestry
Wandsworth library members can access the UK's largest family history site for free. (Please note: this can only be accessed in the library.)
Go to Ancestry.co.uk
Find My Past
On this site, all library members can access records, including UK BMDs, Maritime BMDs, Merchant Navy Records, England & Wales censuses.
Go to Findmypast.co.uk
Who's who and who was who?
This website is home to thousands of biographies and you can find information on significant British people past and present since 1897.
Go to UK ukwhoswho.com
Printing
Print A3-A4 pages in black and white or colour.
Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi for all members while in the library building.
Computers
Computers and laptops to use with internet access and Microsoft Office.
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Help Centre
Got a question? Visit our Help Centre for answers to our most frequently asked questions and details about how to get in touch with your local library.
Find out more below.
Find out more below.
Proud to partner with Wandsworth Council
We’re proud to work with the London Borough of Wandsworth to operate 11 libraries across the region.
By partnering with Wandsworth Council, we’re able to provide facilities and services that benefit the whole community. From workspaces and equipment hire to activity groups for little ones and older kids alike, find what you’re looking for at your local library.
By partnering with Wandsworth Council, we’re able to provide facilities and services that benefit the whole community. From workspaces and equipment hire to activity groups for little ones and older kids alike, find what you’re looking for at your local library.
