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Elections on 2 May

Elections for the next Mayor of London and London Assembly members, as well as the by-election for Hillrise ward, will take place on Thursday 2 May.

You must now show photo ID when you vote at polling stations. See a full list of accepted forms of ID. You can also apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate in place of photo ID. The deadline to apply for this is 5pm, Wednesday 24 April.

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Make an appointment to visit

How to book an appointment, where to find us and our opening hours

 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)
  • Sunday closed

Contact us

Email: Local.History@Islington.gov.uk

Telephone: 0207 527 7988

Where to find us

Islington Local History Centre
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 DisabledGo profile will give you an access guide to the venue.

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