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The London Archives is a free public archive focussing on the history of London from 1067 to the present day. Visit us to explore millions of historical manuscripts, maps, photographs, books and films or enjoy our exhibitions, events and workshops. Entrance is free and everyone is welcome.
Explore your story. Uncover London's history. Discover The London Archives.
Explore a London now disappeared, thorough the photographs, maps, plans and documents at The London Archives.
27 September - Every month our curators will guide you through the exhibition uncovering a lost Victorian London.
24 October - Join us for an evening of entertainment by the renowned magic lantern performers Jeremy and Carolyn Brooker with live piano music accompaniment.
14 November - A talk with Professor Jean Williams, author of The History of Women's Football and Professor of Sport.
16 October - Book Group meets monthly to explore a range of London writing, with a remit covering fiction and non-fiction for all periods.
11 October - Our Archives on Show events are a chance for us to show you the sheer range of material we hold at The London Archives. This month, bridges!
Until 31 October - A unique opportunity to see London's Magna Carta, on display for the first time at The London Archives, alongside the King John mayoralty charter from 1215.
The London Archives has a changing programme of exhibitions throughout the year both in Clerkenwell and the Heritage Gallery at the Guildhall Art Gallery. Look out for our outdoor exhibitions too.
Search our collections, over 3.5 million documents, images, maps and films which record the history of London and Londoners.
Explore stories and articles about the archives and London's history in our blog.
Highlighting some of the features of our Lost Victorian City Exhibition - we explore the rarely seen Crystal Palace in photographs from 1852.
Find out about The London Archives' book group in June 2024 where we discussed 'Fingersmith' by Sarah Waters.
Highlighting some of the features of our Lost Victorian City Exhibition, here we take a look at Victorian fashion prints.
Explore over 250,000 historical images of London from our collections, including maps, photographs, prints and film clips.
I have made many visits in the past 20 years to this valuable and wonderful archive centre. The staff are always so helpful, knowledgeable, and approachable. If you have London ancestry, be sure to pay a visit. Google review
Really interesting location with well presented current exhibition and an excellent series of talks and lectures. Google review
I came to search for information on smallpox, Dr Ricketts and the hospitals in Darenth. The staff were excellent - very helpful and I found exactly what I was looking for. Google review
Great exhibitions and reading rooms if you're into that.. staff are knowledgeable and friendly. Great times. Google review
I visited today and found the staff extremely knowledgeable helpful and friendly Google review
Very interesting had a tour and viewed some posters and books . so much held here amazing Google review
