For anyone thinking of research in Croydon over the Christmas and New Year, you will probably be disappointed as the Local Studies Library will be temporarily closed as follows: Croydon Local Studies Library and Archives Service will be closed between Thursday 24 December and Saturday 09 January 2010 inclusive. Normal opening hours will resume on Monday 11 January 2010. During this time staff will be undertaking essential work which cannot be carried out when open to the public. Ann Surrey List Admin