Welcome to London Metropolitan Archives, where the capital’s past
comes to life. These pages offer an insight into the extraordinary
range of archives we hold, with practical advice on making the most
of a visit to LMA, and a database of our most popular genealogical
sources. If you are interested in London or Londoners, LMA is the
place to explore! Visit our access pages to find out
opening times and other visitor information.
Explore your
family history using the London Generations database and our
online family research service.
Digitisation project
London Metropolitan Archives and Guildhall Library Manuscripts
Section are delighted to announce a new partnership with Ancestry™
to digitise genealogical sources. To find out more please
visit our
digitisation page.
The archives held at LMA are designated as a collection of national
and international importance. To find out more
visit our collections pages.
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About LMA
- Archives are original documents produced by official bodies,
societies and individuals that are no longer in current use. The
council may provide a way for local residents and business to view
their archives, often in a local library.
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Collections
information
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Records and archives
- withdrawals
- A depositor may permanently withdraw their records at any time,
provided notice is given to the Record Office. During this period
of notice, the Council reserves the right to copy the records and
to make these copies available for private research
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Visitor
information
- Records will be made available to the public for research
during the advertised opening hours of the record office and in
accordance with the search room rules.