Update for Barking Branch:

Since meeting at the Salvation Army Hall on a Saturday afternoon the branch now has a computer with various discs for members use. This was bought from the proceeds of a monthly raffle with prizes of books. Any book won can be exchanged on the bookstall for an item of the same price or can be used as part payment against a more expensive item.

Plus we have an extensive library of books and videos that can be borrowed.

Each month we try to have a guest society which is of interest and use to members, for example, Barking Historical,Newham Historical, Eastside Community Heritage , etc.

We have display boards full of local interest articles, pictures that vary from month to month.

There is an excellent kitchen with tea, coffee, home made cakes, etc. at very
reasonable prices.

The bookstall has 6 tables which allows Richard to bring a very comprehensive selection of books, fiche and C. D's.

We have the added bonus of not having to rush to be out at a fixed time, unlike when we met in the library, so use can be made of all the above facilities after the talk as well as before.

Doors open at 1p.m.Talks start at 2 p.m.

Please come along and give us a try. I'm sure you will be pleasantly surprised.

Barking and Dagenham Local Studies Centre, more information HERE

Visit the War Memorial in Barking Park page