Local History Centre
Our centre has a wide range of resources on the history of the borough, including books, maps, illustrations, newspapers, trade directories and archive material.
Access to the centre is by appointment only. To make an appointment please email local.history@islington.gov.uk.
Access times are:
- Monday: 9am - 1pm, 2-8pm
- Tuesday: 9am - 1pm, 2-5pm
- Wednesday: 9am - 1pm, 2-5pm
- Thursday: 9am - 1pm, 2-5pm
- Friday: 9am - 1pm, 2-5pm
- Saturday: 9am - 1pm, 2-5pm (every second Saturday in the month)
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Make an appointment to visit
How to book an appointment, where to find us and our opening hours
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Our collections
From local history resources to special collections, we have over 100,000 items on the diverse history of the borough
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Paid research service
Can't visit in person? Find out more about hiring an independent researcher
Related information
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Islington Events Diary
Find out what artistic, cultural and historic events are taking place in the borough
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Online catalogue
Search our catalogue for a list of our history collections
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Islington Online Book of Remembrance
Commemorating the men, women and children of Islington who died as a result of war
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Sadler's Wells Theatre Archive blog
Regular updates about our Sadler’s Wells Theatre Archive