Your research
How to begin your journey into the past
Explore your topic
Explore our collections through articles, blog posts or detailed research guides into the topics you are interested in.
How we manage our collections
How we look after the collections held at The London Archives is important to us all. It can include some of the obvious issues we face, like physical collections care - looking after damaged, frail and important documents - but also covers the way we talk about and present the information we hold and how we manage access to the collections from a legal standpoint, including both Data protection and Freedom of information legislation. Find out how we tackle some of the issues we face.
Research
Decolonising and diversifying our collections
Broadening the margins of history
We are committed to understanding and addressing the legacies of discrimination and colonialism that are embedded within our collections, practices, and institutional history. Here we set out how we are approaching this.
Our Work
Collections Care
Archive conservation at The London Archives
Discover the work of our Collections Care team and the services they offer.
Our Work
Inclusive Terminology
Assessing the language used in our catalogue
Our Inclusive Terminology programme proactively investigates and addresses instances where our catalogue entries may contain historical language and content which are offensive and possibly harmful
About Us
Policies and plans
How we preserve and share London's archives
Work at The London Archives contributes to the City of London Corporation Corporate Plan
Visit us
Visitor regulations
Looking After London's Archives
How our visitors can help us keep the archives, other researchers and our team safe.Research guidance
Research
Adoption and In-care records
How to access records
Find out about Adoption and in care collections held at The London Archives, and how to arrange access to these records
Research Guide
Research guides
In depth research guidance
Our detailed research guides will help you get to focus on your chosen subject and try to direct you towards the most relevant sources in our collections
Research
Citation Guidelines
How to refer to us and our documents
Archival documents held by The London Archives are an important resource for researchers writing books and articles for publication - here we set out clear guidelines for correctly citing TLA documents and how to refer to The London Archives