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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.
Tour
Starting Your Research at The London Archives - October
Tour
6 Oct 2026 - 28 Oct 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
City Livery Companies - Great Twelve & Other Curious Customs
Evening Talk
7 Oct 2026 | £10Hear a rare insider view of the City of London's Livery Companies - their history, traditions, quirks and modern role in the Square Mile. Murray Craig was the Clerk of the Chamberlain's Court between 1997 and 2022, only the 37th Clerk since 1294. This unique role involved working very closely with the Livery Companies of the City of London and advising on protocol, procedures and administration of these Medieval bodies.
What's On
Screening London - The GLC Film Viewing Board
Lunchtime Talk
8 Oct 2026 | £5Join this lunchtime talk to hear what 27 boxes of archived files can tell us about the cinematic & cultural history of the mid-20th century. The Film Viewing Board Files contain records of film censorship from 1922 to 1985. They provide a fascinating insight into the social history of the period.
What's On
Archives On Show: London's Dead
Document Viewing
9 Oct 2026 | FreeExplore our rich collection of records relating to burials and funerals in this hands-on event. In October we will be exploring records relating to London's dead - including burials, churchyards, funerals and funerary traditions and London's great cemeteries.

Londoners on Trial

Exhibition