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Electoral Roll help 1970's Lewisham

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Selena in South East London

Selena in South East London Report 13 Aug 2021 17:37

Hello, does anyone know how I can access the electoral rolls online for Lewisham in 1970's. I have addresses. I have contacted Lewisham Local studies but they are closed and I just got a bounce back email.

Any advice much appreciated,

Selena

ArgyllGran

ArgyllGran Report 13 Aug 2021 18:02

London ERs on Ancestry only go up to 1965.
Don't know about other sites.


Info about Electoral Rolls at the British Library, though it seems you can only search more recent ones in person in their Reading Rooms.:

"The electoral registers can be consulted under supervision in the Social Sciences Reading room only."
https://www.bl.uk/collection-guides/uk-electoral-registers

Researching:
Old genealogists never die.....they just lose their census.

ErikaH

ErikaH Report 13 Aug 2021 18:45

The main public library in the area should hold ER’s

Selena in South East London

Selena in South East London Report 13 Aug 2021 19:54

Thank you both. Bit of reading to do!

Regards
Selena

Selena in South East London

Selena in South East London Report 13 Aug 2021 20:08

Electoral Registers
We hold the registers for the former Lewisham Borough 1891 - 1964, with gaps for the WW1 1915 - 1920 and WW2 1940-45]. The former Deptford Borough 1920, 1922, 1924, 1926 [part], 1927 [part] 1930 - 1964. The London Borough of Lewisham 1965 - 2005, except 1976. To view these it is recommended you make an appointment.