Local History

The London Borough of Islington was formed in 1965 from the amalgamation of the old Metropolitan Boroughs of Islington and Finsbury. Islington and Finsbury share a rich and fascinating history, revealed in the borough's archives, held at Islington Local History Centre.

For more information, click the Local History Centre link on the right, under Related Information.

Islington Museum also houses displays on the history of Islington, temporary exhibitions of local interest, as well as research facilities, and much more.

For up-to-date details, click on the Islington Museum link under the main navigation list on the left side of this page.

Local History postcards, publications and maps for sale from Islington Local History Centre. The centre will also reproduce items from the collection, in black and white or colour - just click on the links below for more details.

Family History

If you are interested in researching your family history, visit the Islington Local History Centre or the Family Records Centre, where you can view census returns and the register of electors.

See the links under Related Information and Useful Websites for more details.

Local History Centre news:

Mr Nonsense - Edward Lear
An exhibition on the extraordinary life of Edward Lear, the boy from Holloway who became a famous artist and the nation's best loved nonsense poet.

18 April - 31 July 2008
Islington Local History Centre
245 St John Street

For more information
Phone: (020) 7527 7988
Email: local.history@islington.gov.uk