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.
Records now available on-line
London Metropolitan Archives and Guildhall Library Manuscripts
Section are delighted to announce a new partnership with Ancestry™
to digitise genealogical sources. Our records are started to
be available on line in March, and more material will be available
as time goes on. To find out more please visit our
digitisation page.
Electronic Mailing List
If you would like to join our electronic mailing list to receive
information about news and events at London Metropolitan
Archives, sign up here.
History Card Registration
On 2 April we will be introducing a new printing management
system and you will require a History Card to make use of the full
suite of printing facilities after this date. In the future you
will need a History Card to gain access to original documents in
the Archive Study Area. You will not need a History Card to
look at copies of documents in the Information Area, or to access
online or microfiche/film resources. However, as the History
Card also works as a printer credit card, if you wish to use the
full set of microfilm printers or print from the computer terminals
you will need to
register.
Explore your
family history :
use the London Generations database and our online family research
service.
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.