The London Archives
@thelondonarchives.bsky.social
The London Archives is a free public archive focusing on the history of London from 1067. Visit today and explore 1000 years of history.
About us - https://www.thelondonarchives.org/
Events - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/the-london-archives-2913691059
About us - https://www.thelondonarchives.org/
Events - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/the-london-archives-2913691059
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Commencing after our period of annual closure (3 - 14 November), our opening hours will be changing:
Tuesdays - Opening hours extended to 6pm, and a new document ordering slot at 4pm.
Wednesdays - A new late document ordering slot at 5pm. Closing time remains at 7pm.
Tuesdays - Opening hours extended to 6pm, and a new document ordering slot at 4pm.
Wednesdays - A new late document ordering slot at 5pm. Closing time remains at 7pm.
What did the Norman's ever do for us?
Our oldest records hail from a time of invasion, regime change, and occupation.
1000 years of history explorable via manuscripts, books, maps, artwork, photographs and video. Where will you begin?
#Archives #LondonHistory
Our oldest records hail from a time of invasion, regime change, and occupation.
1000 years of history explorable via manuscripts, books, maps, artwork, photographs and video. Where will you begin?
#Archives #LondonHistory
November 24, 2025 at 10:23 AM
What did the Norman's ever do for us?
Our oldest records hail from a time of invasion, regime change, and occupation.
1000 years of history explorable via manuscripts, books, maps, artwork, photographs and video. Where will you begin?
#Archives #LondonHistory
Our oldest records hail from a time of invasion, regime change, and occupation.
1000 years of history explorable via manuscripts, books, maps, artwork, photographs and video. Where will you begin?
#Archives #LondonHistory
It was lovely to be a part of the first Lady Mayor's Show on Saturday, showing off some of London's oldest treasures at Mansion House!
#LadyMayorsShow
#LadyMayorsShow
November 11, 2025 at 3:08 PM
It was lovely to be a part of the first Lady Mayor's Show on Saturday, showing off some of London's oldest treasures at Mansion House!
#LadyMayorsShow
#LadyMayorsShow
Lovely to see two of our staff members in our strongroom here!
Welcome to Bluesky the Archive Sector Leadership at TNA👋
Welcome to Bluesky the Archive Sector Leadership at TNA👋
Hi there! We’re the Archive Sector Leadership team at The National Archives UK.
We support archives of all types and sizes across England.
Lend us a follow and we’ll keep you updated with opportunities for free training, networking, grants, written guidance and more!
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We support archives of all types and sizes across England.
Lend us a follow and we’ll keep you updated with opportunities for free training, networking, grants, written guidance and more!
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November 10, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Lovely to see two of our staff members in our strongroom here!
Welcome to Bluesky the Archive Sector Leadership at TNA👋
Welcome to Bluesky the Archive Sector Leadership at TNA👋
We're here today from 11- 4 at the Institute of Historical Research's History Day!
Pop by for a chat about our collections, services and London's history.
@ihr.bsky.social
#HistDay25
Pop by for a chat about our collections, services and London's history.
@ihr.bsky.social
#HistDay25
November 4, 2025 at 11:18 AM
We're here today from 11- 4 at the Institute of Historical Research's History Day!
Pop by for a chat about our collections, services and London's history.
@ihr.bsky.social
#HistDay25
Pop by for a chat about our collections, services and London's history.
@ihr.bsky.social
#HistDay25
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Pictured: a funfair at Hampstead Heath, #London, c.1905
This photo was contributed by @thelondonarchives.bsky.social
Take a look www.layersoflondon.org/map/...
This photo was contributed by @thelondonarchives.bsky.social
Take a look www.layersoflondon.org/map/...
November 1, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Pictured: a funfair at Hampstead Heath, #London, c.1905
This photo was contributed by @thelondonarchives.bsky.social
Take a look www.layersoflondon.org/map/...
This photo was contributed by @thelondonarchives.bsky.social
Take a look www.layersoflondon.org/map/...
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I had a great day @thelondonarchives.bsky.social yesterday talking unrideable mules🐴 (yes! really!) at the Clapham Grand, and listening to some excellent talks from @roadsw9.bsky.social @naomipaxton.bsky.social Tony Fletcher, Jane Pritchard, Wanda Robins, Mark Fox, Alison Boulton and Meera Flynn.
November 2, 2025 at 6:16 PM
I had a great day @thelondonarchives.bsky.social yesterday talking unrideable mules🐴 (yes! really!) at the Clapham Grand, and listening to some excellent talks from @roadsw9.bsky.social @naomipaxton.bsky.social Tony Fletcher, Jane Pritchard, Wanda Robins, Mark Fox, Alison Boulton and Meera Flynn.
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We were delighted to support the excellent Music Hall Showcase & Symposium on Saturday at @thelondonarchives.bsky.social. The full day featured diverse talks, engaging conversations, and the opportunity to view music hall materials from TLA's collection, including a fascinating ILEA film from 1974.
November 3, 2025 at 8:30 AM
We were delighted to support the excellent Music Hall Showcase & Symposium on Saturday at @thelondonarchives.bsky.social. The full day featured diverse talks, engaging conversations, and the opportunity to view music hall materials from TLA's collection, including a fascinating ILEA film from 1974.
For the second year running we hosted another sell out Magic Lantern Show with Jeremy and Carolyn Brooker and Costas Fotopoulos improvising at the piano!
This time with added floating skeleton. T Thank you to everyone that came and we hope to see you next year!"
#Halloween #MagicLanternSociety
This time with added floating skeleton. T Thank you to everyone that came and we hope to see you next year!"
#Halloween #MagicLanternSociety
October 31, 2025 at 6:01 PM
For the second year running we hosted another sell out Magic Lantern Show with Jeremy and Carolyn Brooker and Costas Fotopoulos improvising at the piano!
This time with added floating skeleton. T Thank you to everyone that came and we hope to see you next year!"
#Halloween #MagicLanternSociety
This time with added floating skeleton. T Thank you to everyone that came and we hope to see you next year!"
#Halloween #MagicLanternSociety
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Superb exhibition @thelondonarchives.bsky.social 'London In The Second World War' 🇬🇧
I alway find the Bomb Damage Maps particularly poignant 🤔
Many personal stories to read or listen to 🎧
The Auxiliary Fire Service records on display were absolutely fascinating 🚒
#heritage #London #Archives #WW2
I alway find the Bomb Damage Maps particularly poignant 🤔
Many personal stories to read or listen to 🎧
The Auxiliary Fire Service records on display were absolutely fascinating 🚒
#heritage #London #Archives #WW2
October 31, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Superb exhibition @thelondonarchives.bsky.social 'London In The Second World War' 🇬🇧
I alway find the Bomb Damage Maps particularly poignant 🤔
Many personal stories to read or listen to 🎧
The Auxiliary Fire Service records on display were absolutely fascinating 🚒
#heritage #London #Archives #WW2
I alway find the Bomb Damage Maps particularly poignant 🤔
Many personal stories to read or listen to 🎧
The Auxiliary Fire Service records on display were absolutely fascinating 🚒
#heritage #London #Archives #WW2
We are in @thetimes.com again!
A lovely article all about our Music Hall exhibition and events
There are still the last few tickets remaining for our Music Hall event this Saturday
Times article: www.thetimes.com/uk/london/ar...
Event tickets: www.thelondonarchives.org/whats-on/cen...
A lovely article all about our Music Hall exhibition and events
There are still the last few tickets remaining for our Music Hall event this Saturday
Times article: www.thetimes.com/uk/london/ar...
Event tickets: www.thelondonarchives.org/whats-on/cen...
October 30, 2025 at 11:29 AM
We are in @thetimes.com again!
A lovely article all about our Music Hall exhibition and events
There are still the last few tickets remaining for our Music Hall event this Saturday
Times article: www.thetimes.com/uk/london/ar...
Event tickets: www.thelondonarchives.org/whats-on/cen...
A lovely article all about our Music Hall exhibition and events
There are still the last few tickets remaining for our Music Hall event this Saturday
Times article: www.thetimes.com/uk/london/ar...
Event tickets: www.thelondonarchives.org/whats-on/cen...
...especially as a means of considering the vanity of earthly life and the transient nature of all earthly goods and pursuits.
This invitation to the funeral of a Stephen Phyler is really making free and liberal use of skeletons to make sure no one forgets that, they too, are mortal.
This invitation to the funeral of a Stephen Phyler is really making free and liberal use of skeletons to make sure no one forgets that, they too, are mortal.
October 29, 2025 at 7:45 AM
...especially as a means of considering the vanity of earthly life and the transient nature of all earthly goods and pursuits.
This invitation to the funeral of a Stephen Phyler is really making free and liberal use of skeletons to make sure no one forgets that, they too, are mortal.
This invitation to the funeral of a Stephen Phyler is really making free and liberal use of skeletons to make sure no one forgets that, they too, are mortal.
What could be more appropriate than a beautiful 17th Century Memento Mori funeral invitation? The inscription 'Memento Mori' (Latin: 'remember (that you have) to die') is the theory and practice of the reflection on mortality...
October 29, 2025 at 7:45 AM
What could be more appropriate than a beautiful 17th Century Memento Mori funeral invitation? The inscription 'Memento Mori' (Latin: 'remember (that you have) to die') is the theory and practice of the reflection on mortality...
Right, #Halloween posts for the rest of the week. And by that we mean things that are actually spooky , involve skeletons and/or ghouls and are generally deathly in their vibe. None of this dressing up as a character from a TV programme, as our cousins across the pond have popularised...
October 29, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Right, #Halloween posts for the rest of the week. And by that we mean things that are actually spooky , involve skeletons and/or ghouls and are generally deathly in their vibe. None of this dressing up as a character from a TV programme, as our cousins across the pond have popularised...
We're delighted to be returning to the Institute of Historical Research's History Day again this year!
Tuesday 4th November from 11:00 to 16:00. Rumour has it our stall has sweets...
#HistDay25
www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
@ihr.bsky.social
Tuesday 4th November from 11:00 to 16:00. Rumour has it our stall has sweets...
#HistDay25
www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
@ihr.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 7:45 AM
We're delighted to be returning to the Institute of Historical Research's History Day again this year!
Tuesday 4th November from 11:00 to 16:00. Rumour has it our stall has sweets...
#HistDay25
www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
@ihr.bsky.social
Tuesday 4th November from 11:00 to 16:00. Rumour has it our stall has sweets...
#HistDay25
www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
@ihr.bsky.social
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Pictured: Brick Lane Market, #London, 1895.
When this photograph was taken, Brick Lane was at the heart of the Jewish East End.
Our #RecordOfTheDay is from the @layersoflondon.bsky.social #Humap, from @thelondonarchives.bsky.social
See more www.layersoflondon.org/map/...
When this photograph was taken, Brick Lane was at the heart of the Jewish East End.
Our #RecordOfTheDay is from the @layersoflondon.bsky.social #Humap, from @thelondonarchives.bsky.social
See more www.layersoflondon.org/map/...
October 23, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Pictured: Brick Lane Market, #London, 1895.
When this photograph was taken, Brick Lane was at the heart of the Jewish East End.
Our #RecordOfTheDay is from the @layersoflondon.bsky.social #Humap, from @thelondonarchives.bsky.social
See more www.layersoflondon.org/map/...
When this photograph was taken, Brick Lane was at the heart of the Jewish East End.
Our #RecordOfTheDay is from the @layersoflondon.bsky.social #Humap, from @thelondonarchives.bsky.social
See more www.layersoflondon.org/map/...
Commencing after our period of annual closure (3 - 14 November), our opening hours will be changing:
Tuesdays - Opening hours extended to 6pm, and a new document ordering slot at 4pm.
Wednesdays - A new late document ordering slot at 5pm. Closing time remains at 7pm.
Tuesdays - Opening hours extended to 6pm, and a new document ordering slot at 4pm.
Wednesdays - A new late document ordering slot at 5pm. Closing time remains at 7pm.
October 22, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Commencing after our period of annual closure (3 - 14 November), our opening hours will be changing:
Tuesdays - Opening hours extended to 6pm, and a new document ordering slot at 4pm.
Wednesdays - A new late document ordering slot at 5pm. Closing time remains at 7pm.
Tuesdays - Opening hours extended to 6pm, and a new document ordering slot at 4pm.
Wednesdays - A new late document ordering slot at 5pm. Closing time remains at 7pm.
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A fascinating read about terminology in the archives and why it's so important to address, from @thelondonarchives.bsky.social
www.thelondonarchives.org/revisiting-t...
www.thelondonarchives.org/revisiting-t...
Revisiting the Cooper Family collection
Exploring the omissions, language and content in our catalogue descriptions at The London Archives. We take a closer look at the Cooper family collection.
www.thelondonarchives.org
October 21, 2025 at 12:05 PM
A fascinating read about terminology in the archives and why it's so important to address, from @thelondonarchives.bsky.social
www.thelondonarchives.org/revisiting-t...
www.thelondonarchives.org/revisiting-t...
Step back into London's Music Hall! 🎩
🏛️ Join The London Archives for talks, rare document displays & expert insights : www.thelondonarchives.org/whats-on/cen...
🎭 Head to @canalmuseum.bsky.social
for 'Gatti's Music Hall' – a live Victorian performance www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson/musi...
🏛️ Join The London Archives for talks, rare document displays & expert insights : www.thelondonarchives.org/whats-on/cen...
🎭 Head to @canalmuseum.bsky.social
for 'Gatti's Music Hall' – a live Victorian performance www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson/musi...
October 21, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Step back into London's Music Hall! 🎩
🏛️ Join The London Archives for talks, rare document displays & expert insights : www.thelondonarchives.org/whats-on/cen...
🎭 Head to @canalmuseum.bsky.social
for 'Gatti's Music Hall' – a live Victorian performance www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson/musi...
🏛️ Join The London Archives for talks, rare document displays & expert insights : www.thelondonarchives.org/whats-on/cen...
🎭 Head to @canalmuseum.bsky.social
for 'Gatti's Music Hall' – a live Victorian performance www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson/musi...
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Jack Johnson (1878-1946), boxer & first African American heavyweight world champion 1908. He stayed at Chingford's Royal Forest Hotel in 1911 when training in Epping Forest for prospective match with Billy Wells. Blog by @thelondonarchives.bsky.social www.thelondonarchives.org/blog/the-fig... #BHM25
October 19, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Jack Johnson (1878-1946), boxer & first African American heavyweight world champion 1908. He stayed at Chingford's Royal Forest Hotel in 1911 when training in Epping Forest for prospective match with Billy Wells. Blog by @thelondonarchives.bsky.social www.thelondonarchives.org/blog/the-fig... #BHM25
Just go in and shake the manager's hand firmly!
Jokes aside, we have thousands of hours of video archives stored here and digitised for you to view online. Including this charming film about the Thamesmead estate!
www.youtube.com/@TheLondonAr...
#Meme #Housing #LondonHistory #Archives
Jokes aside, we have thousands of hours of video archives stored here and digitised for you to view online. Including this charming film about the Thamesmead estate!
www.youtube.com/@TheLondonAr...
#Meme #Housing #LondonHistory #Archives
October 15, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Just go in and shake the manager's hand firmly!
Jokes aside, we have thousands of hours of video archives stored here and digitised for you to view online. Including this charming film about the Thamesmead estate!
www.youtube.com/@TheLondonAr...
#Meme #Housing #LondonHistory #Archives
Jokes aside, we have thousands of hours of video archives stored here and digitised for you to view online. Including this charming film about the Thamesmead estate!
www.youtube.com/@TheLondonAr...
#Meme #Housing #LondonHistory #Archives
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Book your ticket now for Dr Henry Irving's late afternoon talk on 10 December at The London Archives @thelondonarchives.bsky.social on recycling in London during the Second World World www.thelondonarchives.org/whats-on/fro...
From Bones to Books to Blitz Scrap
Learn about the history of wartime recycling (then called ‘salvage’) in this illustrated talk by Dr Henry Irving at The London Archives.
www.thelondonarchives.org
October 14, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Book your ticket now for Dr Henry Irving's late afternoon talk on 10 December at The London Archives @thelondonarchives.bsky.social on recycling in London during the Second World World www.thelondonarchives.org/whats-on/fro...
History in your hands within an hour(ish).
Here's how quick and easy it is to register for a history card and start ordering up 1000 years of documents.
Register now: www.thelondonarchives.org/your-researc...
#Archives #LondonHistory
Here's how quick and easy it is to register for a history card and start ordering up 1000 years of documents.
Register now: www.thelondonarchives.org/your-researc...
#Archives #LondonHistory
October 14, 2025 at 6:45 AM
History in your hands within an hour(ish).
Here's how quick and easy it is to register for a history card and start ordering up 1000 years of documents.
Register now: www.thelondonarchives.org/your-researc...
#Archives #LondonHistory
Here's how quick and easy it is to register for a history card and start ordering up 1000 years of documents.
Register now: www.thelondonarchives.org/your-researc...
#Archives #LondonHistory
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Saw a fascinating selection of material relating to Epping Forest @thelondonarchives.bsky.social yesterday - maps, photos, letters, ephemera and more!
October 11, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Saw a fascinating selection of material relating to Epping Forest @thelondonarchives.bsky.social yesterday - maps, photos, letters, ephemera and more!
London in the Second World War - EXTENDED--> 03/02/26
This free exhibition explores the experiences of Londoners during the Second World War and the effect it had on the city they knew.
More info and FREE tickets: www.thelondonarchives.org/visit-us/exh...
This free exhibition explores the experiences of Londoners during the Second World War and the effect it had on the city they knew.
More info and FREE tickets: www.thelondonarchives.org/visit-us/exh...
October 10, 2025 at 6:01 AM
London in the Second World War - EXTENDED--> 03/02/26
This free exhibition explores the experiences of Londoners during the Second World War and the effect it had on the city they knew.
More info and FREE tickets: www.thelondonarchives.org/visit-us/exh...
This free exhibition explores the experiences of Londoners during the Second World War and the effect it had on the city they knew.
More info and FREE tickets: www.thelondonarchives.org/visit-us/exh...
Sorry for the shade, museum colleagues.
Register for your FREE History Card today, and start getting your hands covered in questionable dust.
www.thelondonarchives.org
#Archives #FOMO #LondonHistory
Register for your FREE History Card today, and start getting your hands covered in questionable dust.
www.thelondonarchives.org
#Archives #FOMO #LondonHistory
October 9, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Sorry for the shade, museum colleagues.
Register for your FREE History Card today, and start getting your hands covered in questionable dust.
www.thelondonarchives.org
#Archives #FOMO #LondonHistory
Register for your FREE History Card today, and start getting your hands covered in questionable dust.
www.thelondonarchives.org
#Archives #FOMO #LondonHistory