Chapter 31: Other services

Microfilm readers and photocopying

12 microfilm and 5 microfiche readers are available for public use. There are also two microfilm reader-printers and one microfiche reader-printer. A self-service photocopier is available although please note that, for conservation reasons, some items may not be photocopied.

Photography

Photographs of Westminster City Archives copyright material, as well as material which is out of copyright, can be supplied upon application. Photographs of material which is the copyright of other copyright holders can be supplied, provided written permission is first obtained. In both cases negatives will be retained by the Archives. A reproduction fee is payable where photographs are used in publications. [Further details about our digital image scanning & printing service]

Loans

Although material cannot be loaned to the public from the collections, some books held in the local studies collection may be available through the lending libraries within Westminster. Details can be found on the computer catalogue. available throughout Westminster Libraries and Archives and via this website. Westminster City Archives maintains a loan collection of slides and special arrangements can be made to loan material for exhibition purposes.

Education

The Archives can give teachers advice on using sources and has prepared lists of sources in the archive and local history collections relevant to the National Curriculum. [Further details about our Education service]