Temporary Closure of Kent Archives Office

Because of air condioting improvements to the archives storage block and the provision of a new search room, bookshop and offices, the Kent Archives Office at Maidstone will be temporarily closed from April 30th, 1984. A few classes of records, such as parish records, and some probate material will be stored temporarily at the Springfields Records Centre and will be available for consultation there from 30th April. Accomodation at Springfield will be limited, and searchers should telephone the Archives Office on Maidstone (0622) 671411 to make an appointment to view what material is available.