Our archives hold a wealth of material for local historians, family history researchers and anyone interested in the history of Deal, Walmer and the surrounding area.

Some of the resources in our archives:

  • Family history resources, some of which are not available elsewhere
  • A collection of original deeds and related material (including information extracted from deeds not held by the Museum)
  • Maps and plans of Deal, Walmer and the surrounding area
  • Information donated by local people
  • Collections of research material donated by local historians
  • Social, maritime and local heritage, including photographs taken taken by local photographers W H & H Franklin, Harold Chapman and Basil Kidd
  • Images in a range of formats and media, including watercolours and prints

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