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Visit the Islington Archives

How to book an appointment to visit the Islington Archives, where to find us and our opening hours.

Make an appointment

You must make an appointment to visit Islington Archives:

Opening times

Islington Archives will be closed for stocktaking from Wednesday 24 December 2025 and will reopen for appointments on Wednesday 4 February 2026.

Wednesday to Friday:

  • 10am to 1pm
  • 2pm to 5pm (open until 8pm on Thursdays on request)

Second Saturday of each month:

  • 10am to 1pm
  • 2pm to 5pm

Address

Islington Archives
Finsbury Library
245 St John Street
London
EC1V 4NB

Find us on Google Maps

The centre is close to the junction of St John Street and Skinner Street.

Public transport

Bus: 153

Tube: Angel (Northern Line); Farringdon (Metropolitan, Circle and Hammersmith & City Lines)

Train: Farringdon (Thameslink)

Disabled access

The centre is fully wheelchair accessible and has a disabled toilet. Our AccessAble profile will give you an access guide to the venue.

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