Make an appointment to visit
How to book an appointment, where to find us and our opening hours
Following the government announcement of a national lockdown the Local History Centre is closed until further notice.
We hope to reopen as soon as it is safe to do so.
Contact us
Email: Local.History@Islington.gov.uk
Where to find us
Islington Local History Centre
Finsbury Library
245 St John Street
London
EC1V 4NB
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 DisabledGo profile will give you an access guide to the venue.