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Archives and history

How to discover your family history

Interested in knowing who your ancestors were? We can help you get started in discovering your family tree.

How to trace the history of your house

Find out when your house was built and who has lived in it over the years.

Surrey History Centre

Come to Surrey History Centre to find out more about your family history and the history of Surrey.

Archives Index

A summary guide to all the archives held at the Surrey History Centre.

Collections Catalogue

The Exploring Surrey's Past website includes many of the Surrey History Centre's archive catalogues.

Search for archives and books held at the Surrey History Centre

Search other indexes and websites for heritage records. Look for local history books on our library catalogue.

Research guides

Guides on how to use Surrey's records as part of your research, including Surrey's Parish Registers, Census records, Military records and much more.

Links to local and family history websites and societies

A wealth of history to be discovered online.

Exploring Surrey's Past

Explore our website for facts and information on all aspects of Surrey's history and archaeology.

The diverse cultures of Surrey

Find out about the different cultures that have contributed to Surrey's communities over the years.

Local history centres in Surrey libraries

Visit a local history centre for help with your local and family history research. There are local history centres in Banstead, Caterham Valley, Cranleigh, Ewell, Horley, Lingfield and Redhill libraries.

Learning with Surrey Heritage

Discover Surrey's Heritage through learning with archaeology, archives, history and museums.

Heritage events

Events celebrating Surrey's rich heritage and history.

Help preserve Surrey's history with the Surrey History Trust

What you can do to help preserve the history of Surrey.


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