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Our collections

Our centre holds over 100,000 items on the history of the borough and we aim to keep anything that helps reflect life in Islington past and present.

Local history collections
From books and maps to newspapers and illustrations, we have a wealth of information to help you explore the history of the borough
Special collections
Our special collections focus on the local people and organisations that helped contribute to Islington's vibrant history
What's elsewhere?
Where to find birth certificates, school records, parish records and other records held elsewhere.

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