The London Archives

The London Archives The London Archives is a free public archive focussing on the history of London from 1067 to the present day. Entrance is free and everyone is welcome.
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Visit us to explore millions of historical manuscripts, maps, photographs, books and films or enjoy our exhibitions, events and workshops. Explore your story. Uncover London's history. Discover The London Archives.

Before Burgess Park was created, this lime kiln was behind 293 Albany Road, Walworth. All the buildings in that area wer...
06/10/2026

Before Burgess Park was created, this lime kiln was behind 293 Albany Road, Walworth. All the buildings in that area were demolished, but the kiln still stands, and received listed status in 1998. It is in the section of the park between Camberwell Road, Albany Road and Wells Way.

Discover thousands more photographs on The London Picture Archive https://www.londonpicturearchive.org.uk/

05/10/2026

📚 What was school life like in Victorian London?

To mark World Teachers’ Day, we’re sharing a fascinating memory from our archives. In this video, an 85-year-old Londoner recalls his experiences at Peckham Park School, including how teachers would voluntarily provide meals for children from struggling families.

🎥 Watch the full video, London Past & Present: Schools, on our YouTube channel.

Join us this Friday for our next Archives on Show: London's Dead!Explore records relating to London's dead - including b...
03/10/2026

Join us this Friday for our next Archives on Show: London's Dead!

Explore records relating to London's dead - including burials, churchyards, funerals and funerary traditions and London's great cemeteries.

Covering burials in parish churchyards to the building of the great cemeteries, this session will explore the traditions behind funerals and funerary rites and the challenges London has faced in dealing with its dead.

📆 Friday 9 October 2026
🕒️ 1-3pm
📍 The London Archives
🗞️ Follow the link in our bio to secure your tickets on our Eventbrite page!

We have an exciting October lined up at The London Archives, with a wide variety of different events and talks for every...
01/10/2026

We have an exciting October lined up at The London Archives, with a wide variety of different events and talks for everyone to enjoy!

Events are available to book through the link in our bio, to our Eventbrite page.

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29/09/2026

Are you fascinated by London’s many Victorian cemeteries? Do you take the same approach to collage as Victor Frankenstein would?

Come take the graveyard shift at The London Archives this Halloween for a creative collage illustration workshop led by artist/illustrator Agustin Coll.

You will look at maps and photos of your favourite cemeteries sourced from collections and create their own interpretation of the Angel of Death using the collage techniques above!

From the hulking to the creepy and to the colourful reaper, it doesn’t necessarily need to be full goth but all-out grimness is very much encouraged!

🗓️Thursday 22 October
🕖5pm
📍The London Archives
🔗Follow the link in our bio to secure your tickets on our Eventbrite page!

Today is World Rivers Day! To celebrate we are looking at photos of The River Thames from The London Picture Archive. Di...
27/09/2026

Today is World Rivers Day! To celebrate we are looking at photos of The River Thames from The London Picture Archive.

Did you know we have a series of illustrated talks coming up, detailing how Londoners navigated their way over, under and across The River Thames?

The London Picture Archive has thousands of photos of London for you to explore, follow the link in our bio and discover them for yourself!

📸 Picture 1 shows a houseboat at Battersea in 1992
📸 Picture 2 shows a boat called Sea Glaze passing by Hammersmith Bridge
📸 Picture 3 shows the Tower of London and Tower Bridge
📸 Picture 4 shows Kew Bridge

Join us after hours at The London Archives for a bespoke evening with award-winning variety artiste Ada Campe.Drawing on...
23/09/2026

Join us after hours at The London Archives for a bespoke evening with award-winning variety artiste Ada Campe.

Drawing on early twentieth-century music hall and 1920s cabaret, inspired by real performers and venues including Elsa Lanchester and the Cave of Harmony, expect songs, storytelling and archive treasures offering a lively glimpse into London’s theatrical nightlife.

Follow the link in our bio to our Eventbrite page to secure your tickets!
Early bird tickets are available until Thursday 24 September.

📆 Thursday 15 October
🕒️ 5.30pm
📍 The London Archives
🗞️ Follow the link in our bio to our Eventbrite page!

Join us with author Hazel Atashroo, on Thursday 1 October to hear Greater London Council's 1980s radical vision, using p...
21/09/2026

Join us with author Hazel Atashroo, on Thursday 1 October to hear Greater London Council's 1980s radical vision, using posters, art and events to challenge injustice.

This special evening event features a talk from Hazel - and a selection of original materials from the GLC's archive collection will be on display too.

Follow the link in our bio to out Eventbrite page to secure your tickets!

📆 Thursday 1 October 2026
🕒️ 6pm
📍 The London Archives
🗞️ Follow the link in our bio to our Eventbrite page!

17/09/2026

As part of the this Saturday, our colleagues at Guildhall Library are hosting a free drop in event…

This view across Blackheath from 1963 shows the rather fine looking All Saints Church on the right, which was built in 1...
14/09/2026

This view across Blackheath from 1963 shows the rather fine looking All Saints Church on the right, which was built in 1857.

Explore thousands more photographs on The London Picture Archive https://www.londonpicturearchive.org.uk/

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