With its roots in mediaeval times, the City
of London is the oldest local authority in England. Even the
Parliament at Westminster is based on the City of London's Court of
Common Council, which has been referred to as the 'Grandmother of
Parliaments'.
The official archives of the City of London are held at
the
London Metropolitan Archives.
Guildhall Library is home to a unique collection of ancient
manuscripts relating to the City of London and the Square Mile.
For historic paintings and etchings on a wide range of London
themes, with prints available to buy, visit the
COLLAGE Image Database.