Waltham Forest Archives are housed at Vestry House Museum.
Holdings relate to the area covered by the present London Borough of Waltham Forest. Major deposits are:
- Records of the former Boroughs of Chingford, Leyton and Walthamstow (and their predecessor authorities), including school and cemetery records
- Records of parishes in Waltham Forest Deanery
Other significant holdings include:
- Manorial records
- Records of non-conformist churches
- Family and estate papers
- Records of local businesses
- Records of political and trade organisations, charities and societies
Access to the archives is strictly by appointment.
Contact us:
Vestry House Museum
Vestry Road
Walthamstow
E17 9NH
Tel 020 8509 1917
Email
vestry.house@walthamforest.gov.uk
Rectory Manor, Walthamstow, extract from Court Roll, 1554-1580
