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We will be shut for our annual closure between Monday 17 August and Monday 31 August 2026 inclusive.

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The London Archives

What's On

Latest events and more at The London Archives

Latest events and more at The London Archives

Exhibition
'America and London' display
From 2 May until 29 October at Guildhall
2 May 2026 - 29 Oct 2026 | FreeIn this free display at the City of London Heritage Gallery at Guildhall Yard - we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and celebrate some of the links between America and London. Please note this is not at The London Archives.
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A visit to conservation - August
Tour
13 Aug 2026 | £5Join us for a behind the scenes tour of our conservation studio in July, and see some of the fascinating work that takes place
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Film Screening: The Warriors (1979)
Film Screening
13 Aug 2026 | £10The Warriors (1979) was initially misunderstood critically, and its stylised violence led to calls for it to be banned in the United States. It now enjoys an 88% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with a critics’ consensus that it is a “thrilling piece of pulp filmmaking”.
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Behind the Scenes at The London Archives - September
Tour and document viewing
2 Sept 2026 | £10Find out what goes on behind the scenes at The London Archives
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Celebrity Freedom of the City - Famous Faces and Hidden Stories
Talk
2 Sept 2026 | £5Murray Craig was the Clerk of the Chamberlain's Court between 1997 and 2022, this unique role involved conducting the ancient ceremony of admitting people to the Freedom of the City of London. During his time in office he admitted over 43,000 people, many were associated with Livery Companies but he came across many famous and influential figures such as Morgan Freeman, Joanna Lumley, the Archbishop of Canterbury and many more. In this light hearted talk Murray will talk about his memories of these high profile ceremonies.

Londoners on Trial

Exhibition