The Society has been acquiring records since it was founded in 1946. There are now about 1700 documents and papers, 2000 pictures and photographs and about 400 maps; also there is a collection of rate books.
The documents and papers are divided into two series:
- Series W: copies and transcriptions of records held by the Public Record Office, County Record Offices and similar bodies;
- Series X original items (mainly dating from the 1900s)
The pictures and photographs (Series P) include some framed pictures, a large collection of miscellaneous photographs and postcards.
The maps (Series M) include:
- Copies of Ordinance Survey Maps - 1860 onwards
- Copies of Classic maps - 1610 onwards
- Some Estate maps - 1770 onwards
Special Collections
Ashtead - information to be added
Bookham - The Bookham Bulletin - an almost complete set since first issue in 1933
Polesden Lacey Open Air Theatre - a large collection of programmes since its first performance in 1951
Tanners Hatch - details and photographs of its reconstruction as a YHA hostel
Fetcham Fetcham Park and the Hankey Family
Leatherhead - information to be addedMany of the Society's records for Leatherhead are available to Members of the Society in the Library of the Leatherhead Community Association; other records can be made available through the Records Secretary.
Non-members should consult the Records Secretary through the Leatherhead Museum staff@lheadmuseum.plus.com
Records Secretary