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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.
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Our next events
Our events programme has something for everyone, from history workshops to behind the scenes tours.
What's On
Archives on Show: Lost Victorian City
Document viewing
8 November - 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 session takes a closer look at documents from the Victorian era.What's On
Iris Murdoch - Under the Net
Book Group
13 November - This month's book group will be examining Iris Murdoch's 'Under the Net'What's On
London Talks: Women's Football
Evening Talk
14 November - A talk with Professor Jean Williams, author of The History of Women's Football and Professor of Sport.What's On
Victorian Spiritualism Talk
and 'The Other Side of Mrs Wood'
4 December - Join us at The London Archives as author Lucy Barker presents her critically acclaimed debut novel 'The Other Side of Mrs Wood'.What's On
Archives on Show: Ephemera
Document viewing
13 December - Our Archives on Show events are a chance for us to show you the sheer range of material we hold at The London Archives.Current exhibitions
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.The London Archives Blog
Explore stories and articles about the archives and London's history in our blog.
News
Hello from The London Archives
...and a fond farewell to the metropolitan
Find out why we've changed our name to The London Archives.Exhibition
Spiritualism and the Victorian City
Exhibition Highlights
Highlighting some of the features of our Lost Victorian City Exhibition - we explore the subject of Spiritualism.Exhibition
Seed Cake recipe
Tastes from the Lost Victorian City
Experimenting with Victorian recipes - this time we're trying out a seed cake.Exhibition
Victorian Workhouse Diets
Exhibition highlights
Highlighting some of the features of our Lost Victorian City exhibition - here curator Rachel Barrett takes a look at dietary tables.Exhibition
Victorian Fashion Prints
Exhibition highlights
Highlighting some of the features of our Lost Victorian City Exhibition, here we take a look at Victorian fashion prints.Exhibition
Tower Bridge and the Port of London
Exhibition Highlights
Highlighting some of the features of our Lost Victorian City Exhibition - we explore the Port of London.Exhibition
Unforgotten Lives Exhibition
Past Exhibition - Digital Experience
Explore a digital version of our Unforgotten Lives exhibition.In Focus
Discover our work and services, and find out more about us.Our Projects
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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.
Really interesting location with well presented current exhibition and an excellent series of talks and lectures.
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.
Great exhibitions and reading rooms if you're into that.. staff are knowledgeable and friendly. Great times.
I visited today and found the staff extremely knowledgeable helpful and friendly
Very interesting had a tour and viewed some posters and books ... so much held here amazing