Make an appointment to visit
How to book an appointment, where to find us and our opening hours
Islington Local History Centre remains closed and is working on plans for researchers to make personal appointments towards the beginning of September 2020, with visitor and staff safety being our top priority.
Thank you very much for your patience and understanding while we organise a safe way for visitors to return and access our collections.
The Local History Centre is open by appointment only (see available times below). To make an appointment or enquire about our collections, please email local.history@islington.gov.uk or call 020 7527 7988.
Opening times by appointment
| Day | Morning | Afternoon |
| Monday | 9.30am-1pm | 2-5pm/8pm alternate Mondays |
| Tuesday | 9.30am-1pm |
2-5pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30am-1pm | 2-5pm |
| Thursday | 9.30am-1pm | 2-8pm |
| Friday | 9.30am-1pm | 2-5pm |
| Saturday | Every second Saturday of the month | |
| Sunday | Closed | |
| Public holidays | Closed | |
Special closures: so that the centre may facilitate special events, educational activities, stocktaking closure weeks, it may be closed on other days. Please check in advance for more information.
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.