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The main Family and Local History collections are located at Luton Central Library.
Drop in (no appointment necessary) to use our Local and Family History Resources. Our team members will be happy to help you with short enquiries and can signpost to other services.
For more detailed enquiries please contact 01582 547418 or email info@lutonlibraries.co.uk. We aim to acknowledge telephone and email inquiries within 3 working days.
Our holdings of historic newspapers on microfilm can be viewed here. To book a microfilm reader please email or telephone on the contact details above.
Singposting to resources and short enquiries are free of charge
Further research = £30 per hour.
Prints
A4 Black and White = 20p
A3 Black and White = 40p
A4 Digital Microfilm Reader = 40p
A3 Digital Microfilm Reader = 80p
Postage and Packing
From £1.00
Luton Libraries can visit your Community Group or Club, providing local and family history talks on a range of subjects including The History of Luton’s Libraries, The Hat Industry, and An A-Z of Luton, as well as Starting your Family Tree. Alternatively we can offer these virtually on Microsoft Teams. Most talks last between 45 minutes and 1 hour.
Price = £30
Archives for Luton are kept at the County Record Office in Bedford.