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Records and archives


London Metropolitan Archives 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

ancestry.co.uk logo 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.


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Designated as an outstanding collection The archives held at LMA are designated as a collection of national and international importance. To find out more visit our collections pages.
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.
Collections information
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
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.

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