Guide to local studies resources in public libraries in East Sussex Guide to local studies resources at public libraries in East Sussex Library and Information Service 1 August 2004 (updated April 2012) Guide to local studies resources in public libraries in East Sussex Contents Introduction.......................................................................................................................................3 What can we offer you? ..................................................................................................................3 Where can you find us? ..................................................................................................................4 Enquiry service.................................................................................................................................7 Photocopying....................................................................................................................................8 Copyright...........................................................................................................................................8 Electoral registers ............................................................................................................................9 Local societies................................................................................................................................10 Tracing local and family history....................................................................................................11 Local studies at Hastings Library.................................................................................................15 Local studies at Eastbourne Library............................................................................................22 Local studies at Lewes Library.....................................................................................................27 Local studies at Bexhill Library ....................................................................................................31 Useful websites..............................................................................................................................35 Library and Information Service 2 August 2004 (updated April 2012) Guide to local studies resources in public libraries in East Sussex Local studies Introduction Have you ever wondered… who used to live in your house? how your town developed? if you are related to a famous person? These are just some of the many questions to which we can help find the answers. If you are interested in any aspect of the life and history of Sussex in general, and East Sussex in particular, your library service can help you. All libraries have a collection of items relating to the county in general and their own area in particular. Major collections on local studies are available at Hastings, Eastbourne, Lewes and Bexhill libraries. The collections cover East Sussex, although there is also material on West Sussex and Brighton and Hove. Hastings library also has material relating to Kent. If you are doing lengthy research or just have a general interest in the county's past - contact us. Library staff are happy to help you. What can we offer you? You'll find lots of material about the history, geology and natural history of East Sussex and more in libraries all over the county. We also have information on finding out about the history of the place or house where you live and researching your family history. The collections include: books pamphlets newspapers – from the 1740s onwards periodicals press cuttings directories census information maps illustrations. You can use the E-library to find out what books are available at your local library, and our periodicals list to see what newspapers and magazines are available in libraries and the East Sussex Record Office. Some material is available only on microfilm. We have reader-printers which make using this material easy. There is a charge for printing. Detailed research can be carried out by library staff on payment of a standard charge per hour of the time taken. Library and Information Service 3 August 2004 (updated April 2012) Guide to local studies resources in public libraries in East Sussex The library service concentrates on printed material. New material is constantly being added through purchase or by copying items in private ownership. If you have anything you think may be useful, please contact us. We welcome donations. Where can you find us? The largest local studies collection in East Sussex is at Hastings library. Hastings Library Brassey Institute 13 Claremont Hastings TN34 1HE Phone: 0345 60 80 196 Fax: 01424 443289 Email: [email protected] Major collections are also based at Eastbourne, Lewes and Bexhill libraries. Lewes library also has a large collection of Sussex books for loan. Eastbourne Library Grove Road Eastbourne BN21 4TL Phone: 0345 60 80 196 Fax: 01323 434202 Email: [email protected] Lewes Library Styles Field Friars Walk Lewes BN7 2LZ Phone: 0345 60 80 196 Fax: 01273 477881 Email: [email protected] Bexhill Library Western Road Bexhill on Sea TN40 1DY Phone: 0345 60 80 196 Fax: 01424 733390 Email: [email protected] All libraries have a collection of material relating to the county in general and their own area in particular. Library staff are happy to help you and can refer questions to larger libraries if they don’t have the information locally. Use our map or A-Z list to find your local library. You can also find your local library by using our postcode search on our website at http://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/libraries/find/default.aspx. Library and Information Service 4 August 2004 (updated April 2012) Guide to local studies resources in public libraries in East Sussex Map of libraries in East Sussex Battle Library 7 Market Square, Battle, TN33 0XA Phone: 0345 60 80 196 Email: [email protected] Bexhill Library Western Road, Bexhill on Sea, TN40 1DY Phone: 0345 60 80 196 Email: [email protected] Crowborough Library Pine Grove, Crowborough, TN6 1DH Phone: 0345 60 80 196 Email: [email protected] Eastbourne Reference Library Grove Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4TL Phone: 0345 60 80 196 Email: [email protected] East Sussex Record Office The Maltings, Castle Precincts, Lewes, BN7 1YT Phone: 01273 482349 Email: [email protected] Forest Row Library The Community Centre, Hartfield Road, Forest Row, RH18 5DZ Phone: 0345 60 80 196 Email: [email protected] Hailsham Library Western Road, Hailsham, BN27 3DN Phone: 0345 60 80 196 Email: [email protected] Hampden Park Library Brodrick Close, Hampden Park, Eastbourne, BN22 9NQ Phone: 0345 60 80 196 Email: [email protected] Library and Information Service 5 August 2004 (updated April 2012) Guide to local studies resources in public libraries in East Sussex Hastings Reference Library Brassey Institute, 13 Claremont, Hastings, TN34 1HE Phone: 0345 60 80 196 Email: [email protected] Heathfield Library 21 High Street, Heathfield, TN21 8LU Phone: 0345 60 80 196 Email: [email protected] Hollington Library 96 Battle Road, St Leonards on Sea, TN37 7AG Phone: 0345 60 80 196 Email: [email protected] Langney Library Unit 4 The Shopping Centre, 110 Kingfisher Drive, Langney, Eastbourne, BN23 7DR Phone: 0345 60 80 196 Email: [email protected] Lewes Library Styles Field, Friars Walk, Lewes, BN7 2LZ Phone: 0345 60 80 196 Email: [email protected] Mayfield Library Mayfield County Primary School, Fletching Road, Mayfield, TN20 6TA Phone: 0345 60 80 196 Email: [email protected] Newhaven Library 16 High Street, Newhaven, BN9 9PD Phone: 0345 60 80 196 Email: [email protected] Ore Library Old London Road, Ore, Hastings, TN35 5BP Phone: 0345 60 80 196 Email: [email protected] Peacehaven Library Meridian Centre, Peacehaven, BN10 8BB Phone: 0345 60 80 196 Email: [email protected] Pevensey Bay Library Wallsend House, Richmond Road, Pevensey Bay, Eastbourne, BN24 6AU Phone: 0345 60 80 196 Email: [email protected] Polegate Library Windsor Way, Polegate, BN26 6QF Phone: 0345 60 80 196 Email: [email protected] Ringmer Library Cecil Gates Room, The Village Hall, Lewes Road, Ringmer, Lewes, BN8 5QH Phone: 0345 60 80 196 Rye Library 30 High Street, Rye, TN31 7JF Phone: 0345 60 80 196 Email: [email protected] Seaford Library (temporary) Elm Court, Blatchington Road, Seaford, BN25 2AD Phone: 0345 60 80 196 Email: [email protected] Library and Information Service 6 August 2004 (updated April 2012) Guide to local studies resources in public libraries in East Sussex Uckfield Library The Library, High Street, Uckfield, TN22 1AR Phone: 0345 60 80 196 Email: [email protected] Wadhurst Library High Street, Wadhurst, TN5 6AP Phone: 0345 60 80 196 Email: [email protected] Willingdon Library Coppice Avenue, Lower Willingdon, Eastbourne, BN20 9PN Phone: 0345 60 80 196 Email: [email protected] Enquiry service Library staff are happy to help you and can refer questions to larger libraries if they don’t have the information locally. You can visit the library in person, or contact us by telephone