London Archives and Libraries

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Several archives and libraries in London have material for family history. These include the London Metropolitan Archives, City of London Record Office (currently held at the London Metropolitan Archives) and City of Westminster Archives Centre. GenUKI links to other offices. Some are mentioned in the England Archives and Libraries article. The London Family History Centre has a large collection of material.

London Metropolitan Archives
London Metropolitan Archives 40 Northampton Road City of London EC1R 0HB UK Telephone: 020 7332 3820 E-mail: [mailto:ask.lma@cityoflondon.gov.uk ask.lma@cityoflondon.gov.uk] Website: London Metropolitan Archives


 * We are home to an amazing range of documents, images, maps, films and books about London. London Metropolitan Archives (LMA) is free to use and open to everyone.  Whether you're tracing your family history or researching the history of your neighbourhood, if you're interested in London or Londoners, LMA is the place to visit!

Major Repositories

 * The British Library
 * Guildhall Library
 * Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies
 * London Family History Centre
 * London Metropolitan Archives
 * Society of Genealogists Library

Did You Know

 * Archives for London is passionate about archives in or about London. It is the independent voice for archives in the UK's capital city and brings together everyone interested in London's documentary history - users, practitioners and enthusiasts. Through free seminars, exclusive behind-the-scenes archive tours, an annual conference and other events everyone can find out more about the documents, photographs and films that tell the many stories of London and Londoners. Visit Archives for London for more details.

The British Library
The British Library

Guildhall Library
Guildhall Library

London Metropolitan Archives
London Metropolitan Archives

The London Metropolitan Archives has prepared a helpful guide for family historians:


 * Family History at London Metropolitan Archives

London Family History Centre
London Family History Centre

Society of Genealogists Library
Society of Genealogists Library