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The London Archives will be closing for Christmas at 4.30pm on Monday 23 December. We reopen at 10am on Thursday 2 January 2025.

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City of London Corporation

London's Archives

Continue your research in London's archives
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A city of history

The London Archives is just one of the 670 archive services located in Greater London which collectively provide preserve and share an incredible range of collections and services for anyone interested in researching the history of the capital.

A full list of archive services in Greater London, and across the UK, can be searched on the website of The National Archives through their find an archive service

Archives and local studies centres

There are borough archives and local studies libraries across the Greater London area where you can continue your research and attend events relating to London’s history. Each provide access to archives and library materials relating to their specific area. These collections complement the London wide collections which we preserve and share. Explore the links to find out what each local borough centre offers.