East Kent Archives Centre
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.
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 email.
If you are interested in ordering some research from the East
Kent Archives Centre, consult our research service page.
