What's On

Latest events and more at The London Archives

What's On

Latest events and more at The London Archives

Exhibition

Epping Forest

Runs until 30 April 2026

27 Sept 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 | FreeA free display on Epping Forest using documents from The London Archives on show at Guildhall

Tour

Starting Your Research at The London Archives - March

Tour

3 Mar 2026 - 25 Mar 2026 | Free - booking essentialEvery month we run introductory sessions to using The London Archives - check our listings to see the next dates

What's On

Introducing: Spotlight on The Africa Centre

Talk

10 Mar 2026 | Free - booking essentialTalk introducing our 'Spotlight on the Africa Centre' display

What's On

Book Group: 'A Stranger City' by Linda Grant

Online Literary Event

11 Mar 2026 | Free - booking essentialThe London Archives Book Group, an online discussion group, meets monthly and welcomes all!

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The Questioning of Eleanor Rykener

Talk

11 Mar 2026 | £5The Questioning of Eleanor Rykener (1395) is the oldest known document in our collection that speaks directly to LGBTQ+ history. From it, we learn that Rykener had lived as both Eleanor and John. Eleanor was an embroideress and sex worker with high profile clients. Come along to hear the story of this fascinating document.

Londoners on Trial

Upcoming Exhibition

This free exhibition explores the history of law and order in London, uncovering the stories of London’s criminals, victims and law enforcers from the medieval period to modern times. Drawing on our extensive archives, it examines how the growing city was governed and Londoners’ enduring fascination with true crime.

From 9 March 2026 to 25 February 2027

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