Orpington England FamilySearch Centre

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Centre Contacts and Hours
Location &amp; Map:


 * 1) Station Approach Orpington BR6 0ST, United Kingdom
 * 2) To obtain directions 01689 837342 during opening hours. The Centre is on all local bus Routes and alongside the Railway Station which has main line and suburban routes to Central London termini and to other destinations in Kent
 * 3) There is ample parking around the building during centre opening. Entrance to the centre is at the rear of the church building which has Blue Badge parking spaces and ramped wheelchair access to the centre entrance. For first time visitors further directions can be offered.
 * 4) The centre operates on an appointment system due to the limited equipment available.
 * 5) Any United Kingdom Family History Centre may be located at http://www.lds.org.uk/contact-us/ward-locator/search-by-map/

Phone: +44 1689 837342 or 01689 837342 (during centre hours)

E-mail: none

'''Open Hours: Tuesday, Thursday 10am-1pm except 5th week; Wednesday 10am-1pm; Thursday 7pm-9pm; Sat 10am-1pm by prior appoinment only. '''

Holiday Schedule: From 4 May -6 July 2011 inclusive the centre will not open on Wednesday mornings but will be open Thursday 10am-1pm instead.

The Centre will be closed during Easter Weekend and also closes during the month of August duw to seasonal volunteer holiday period.

Collections

 * Family History Library Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the Family History Library Catalog.

Databases and Software

 * FHC Portal: This center has access to the Family History Centre Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions.

Hardware and Equipment

 * The centre has 2 computers, 2 Microfiche viewers and 2 Microfilm viewers to accommodate those who have ordered online microfilm. For further information see Ordering Microfilm or Microfiche from a Family History Center

Centre Services
The centre aims to offer a local resource for research and volunteer service opportunity in the Orpington and wider North Kent area who wish to use FamilySearch Centre equipment to advance their research. The local Bromley Central Library Local Studies department offers an additional local Library resource for local and family history.

Resources in the Local Area
(This section is to highlight other resources in your area that will be helpful for individuals doing research there in your location, if there are any, such as government offices, historical societies, etc.)

The Centre is within easy travel to the Regional Centre London Family History Centre, Hyde Park, London, England which supports the Greater London area centres. This Reginoanl centre offers monthly classes for those with interest in research in Ireland, Wales as well as other classes of interest to family historians.

Links
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Volunteer at the Centre
For many years community volunteers have staffed the centre. If you have an interest in family history and experience of research we would welcome your assistance and service.