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Our history, organisation and governance
The London Archives
The London Archives is a free public archive focussing on the history of London, from 1067 to the present day. We preserve and share millions of historical manuscripts, maps, photographs, books which tell the story of the city. You can find us in central London in Clerkenwell, close to Farringdon Station.
It's free to visit and use the archives and many of our exhibitions and events are free to attend. The London Archives is funded and managed by the City of London Corporation. We opened as The London Archives in August 2024 and were previously known as London Metropolitan Archives.
Our mission is to preserve and share London’s History for you to discover and enjoy.
Our vision for the future is to open London’s History to the World.
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Our history
Key dates in the history of The London Archives
Explore our past on a timeline showing key events in the history of The London Archives and its predecessors, from 1067 to today
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The City of London Corporation
Governing the Square Mile
We're part of the City of London Corporation, the governing body for the Square Mile.
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Archives accreditation
The London Archives is an accredited archive
Find out about the archives accreditation scheme.
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London's Archives
Continue your research in London's archives
Discover archive services across the Greater London area.
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Policies and plans
Preserving and sharing London's archives
Read policy documents from The London Archives and the City of London Corporation Corporate Plan
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Exhibition