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We will be shut for our annual closure for two weeks in November. We will be closed from 4.30pm on Thursday 30 October and will reopen on Monday 17 November 2025 at 10am.

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City of London Corporation

What's On

Latest events and more at The London Archives
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Exhibition

Latest events and more at The London Archives

Exhibition
London in the Second World War exhibition
Runs until 19 February 2026
24 Feb 2025 - 19 Feb 2026 | FreeExplore the experiences of Londoners during the Second World War and the effect it had on the city they knew in our free exhibition.
Exhibition
Epping Forest
Exhibition at City Heritage Gallery
27 Sept 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 | FreeA free exhibition on Epping Forest using documents from The London Archives on show at Guildhall from 27 September 2025 to 30 April 2026.
Workshop
Focus on Family History - December
Talk
1 Oct 2025 | Free - booking essentialNew to the The London Archives? Every month we guide you though some of our major family history resources, and help you get to know your way around
What's On
Centre Stage: Music Hall at The London Archives
Symposium & Showcase
1 Nov 2025 | £25 - £30This insightful event showcases the diversity of our collections and explores the social, cultural, and architectural legacy of Music Hall through engaging talks by leading historians and cultural experts, especially curated document displays and interactive sessions with archivists and conservators.
Workshop
Focus on Family History - November
Talk
17 Nov 2025 | Free - booking essentialNew to the The London Archives? Every month we guide you though some of our major family history resources, and help you get to know your way around

London in the Second World War

Our current exhibition