Local and family history links

Useful sources for Surrey local history

Links to useful organisations and online sources for anyone interested in researching the local history of the county of Surrey.

Local history societies and sources

Useful links to the websites of local history and heritage groups, museums and community archives in the county of Surrey

Local history centres in Surrey libraries

There are seven Local History Centres in Surrey libraries. Each provides a collection of research materials relating to the surrounding area.

Family history websites

An essential list of websites and online resources for family historians who are researching their forebears in Surrey and beyond

Museums and galleries

Surrey Museums Partnership has been a single point of contact for our county’s museums and galleries for 30 years.

Archives record offices and local study centres near Surrey

National history websites

Explore useful links to essential online history and heritage resources in Britain to help you with your historical research.

Surrey War Memorial research projects

Learn more about the various war memorial research projects across Surrey