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Funded and Managed by
City of London Corporation
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Exhibitions and displays

Find out what's on

Current exhibitions and displays

Find out more about our current exhibitions, displays and what's coming up at The London Archives and our partner sites. We encourage you to book a ticket to help manage our visitor numbers but you are welcome to turn up without a prior booking. Please notify us if you are visiting in a group larger than 6 people.

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Exhibition
London in the Second World War
Our current exhibition
Explore the experiences of Londoners during the Second World War in this free exhibition. What effect did it have on the city they knew? What was it like to live through the Blitz, to see your neighbourhood change overnight, or to be a volunteer with one of the city’s emergency services?
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What's On
Shakespeare in London
Free display
Rarely displayed treasures relating to William Shakespeare will be on show in the Information Area. From 30 June until 2 October 2025 | Free
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Exhibition
City Bridge Foundation
Exhibition at City Heritage Gallery at Guildhall
Find out more about the history of the City Bridge Foundation.

The City at War

Outdoor Exhibition

Shakespeare in London

Free display