Local History Centre
The story of Islington from Anglo Saxon settlement to cosmopolitan urban centre (and everything in between) can be explored through the unique documents and images held at the Local History Centre.
Whether you are a family or house historian, a professional researcher or student working on your school project or graduate assignments, our vast collection of local history information is just what you are looking for.
Our centre has a wide range of resources on the history of the borough, including books, maps, illustrations, newspapers, trade directories and archive material. Contact us for more information or take a look at our online catalogue: Axiell Internet Server 5 | Home page (adlibhosting.com)
What’s On
Islington Local History Centre has a changing temporary display that explores parts of the borough’s fascinating history through a curated selection of items from the archives.
Previous displays have looked at Maps of Islington, the Black-Arts Gallery and, Farringdon Station and the Metropolitan Line.
Contact us to find out about what’s currently on offer or visit Islington Local History Centre – Friends of Islington Museum (friendsofim.com)
Who to contact
- Telephone
- 020 7527 7988 020 7527 7988
- local.history@islington.gov.uk
- Website
- www.islington.gov.uk/islington/history-heritage/heritage_lhc/Pages/default.aspx
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Location
- Address
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245, St Johns Street
- Postcode
- EC1V 4NB
Time / date details
- Opening times/date
- Monday: 9.30am - 1.00, 2-5pm (2-8pm alternate Mondays); Tuesday 9.30am - 1.00, 2-5pm; Wednesday: 9.30am - 1.00, 2-5pm; Thursday 9.30am - 1.00, 2-5pm; Friday 9.30am - 1.00, 2-5pm; Saturday 9.30am - 1.00, 2-5pm (2nd Saturday of month only); Sunday: Closed. By appointment only
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