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East Kent Archives Centre-linked

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The East Kent Archives Centre holds records about the Dover, Shepway and Thanet District Council areas, including the seaside towns of Margate and Ramsgate, the busy ports of Dover and Folkestone and the Cinque Ports of Lydd, New Romney, Hythe and Sandwich as well as inland areas including the Kent coalfields and Romney Marsh.

Within these collections you can find the records of local authorities, schools, hospitals, businesses, families and estates, as well as microfilm copies of local census returns.

Parish records are not held here.

Important notice for readers

Stocktaking - 4th to 15th February 2008

Please check our opening hours prior to any visit. We also advise visitors to book a seat in advance to avoid disappointment. You can do so either by telephone, letter or by completing the online booking request form.

If you are interested in ordering some research from the East Kent Archives Centre, please complete a research request form giving, as much information as you can and return it to the Centre. This link opens in a new window.

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