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www.surreycc.gov.uk Surrey County Council is the county council for the non-metropolitan county of Surrey , England . The council is composed of 81 elected councillors, and in all but one election since 1974 the Conservative Party has held the majority. [ 5 ]
The building that contains the library, firstly called the Tottenham Green Centre (also known as the Marcus Garvey Centre [6]) first opened on 7 August 1987, the library shares the building with a leisure centre. [7] The library finally opened in 1993. [3] Its development was largely instigated by Bernie Grant, then a Councillor in Haringey. [8]
Most of their Church of England parish registers, from 1538 to 1987 (baptisms to 1912; marriages to 1937; and burials to 1987) are now available via ancestry.co.uk. The online Guide to parish registers held at Surrey History Centre indicates that significant numbers of the registers for parishes historically in Surrey but now in London are held ...
We welcome beginners or those seeking to improve their skills on computers, tablets or smart phones, Book a free one-to-one training session with a member of library staff by phone on 020 7926 6768 or email StreathamLibrary@lambeth.gov.uk You can also play casual Chess at the Library every Tuesday at 4:30 pm–7:30 pm throughout the year.
The Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964 (c. 75) is an act of the United Kingdom Parliament. It created a statutory duty for local authorities in England and Wales [1] "to provide a comprehensive and efficient library service for all persons". [2] It also allowed local authorities to "provide and maintain museums and art galleries".
The library also offers free digital skills training [7] and hosts live music performances [8] and other events. [9] In 2024 the library hosted an exhibition of Sir Frank Bowling 's work. [ 10 ]
Libraries Connected, previously the Society of Chief Librarians (SCL), [1] is an organisation of all the public libraries in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. It is a registered charity and receives funding from Arts Council England as its Sector Support Organization representing libraries.
[3] [7] In 1241 the place was listed as "Attelsdene" and by 1610 John Speed's map shows "Adleston", halfway between named hills St. Annhill and St. Georg Hill, just south of the Thames. The Crouch Oak, an oak tree believed to have originated in the 11th Century, is an important symbol of the town. It used to mark the boundary of Windsor Great Park.