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
This second image is a longitudinal cross-section of the recently completed cathedral from 1700.
December 2, 2025 at 8:00 AM
This second image is a longitudinal cross-section of the recently completed cathedral from 1700.
Today is the anniversary of the consecration of (new) St Paul's Cathedral in 1697, following the destruction of the (old) St Paul's Cathedral in 1666.
This first image is showing (new) St Paul's Cathedral under construction in 1685. It is a contemporary etching sold in St Paul's Churchyard .
This first image is showing (new) St Paul's Cathedral under construction in 1685. It is a contemporary etching sold in St Paul's Churchyard .
December 2, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Today is the anniversary of the consecration of (new) St Paul's Cathedral in 1697, following the destruction of the (old) St Paul's Cathedral in 1666.
This first image is showing (new) St Paul's Cathedral under construction in 1685. It is a contemporary etching sold in St Paul's Churchyard .
This first image is showing (new) St Paul's Cathedral under construction in 1685. It is a contemporary etching sold in St Paul's Churchyard .
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
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
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
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...
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
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.
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...
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
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
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
Medieval seals! 🦭
In our Bridge House Estates collection, we hold some remarkable examples of personal seals used by medieval women to authenticate documents. Some of the most commonly used motifs or designs were radial devices, stylised lilies, birds, and full-length standing women.
In our Bridge House Estates collection, we hold some remarkable examples of personal seals used by medieval women to authenticate documents. Some of the most commonly used motifs or designs were radial devices, stylised lilies, birds, and full-length standing women.
October 7, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Medieval seals! 🦭
In our Bridge House Estates collection, we hold some remarkable examples of personal seals used by medieval women to authenticate documents. Some of the most commonly used motifs or designs were radial devices, stylised lilies, birds, and full-length standing women.
In our Bridge House Estates collection, we hold some remarkable examples of personal seals used by medieval women to authenticate documents. Some of the most commonly used motifs or designs were radial devices, stylised lilies, birds, and full-length standing women.
Making archival boxes:
Human🤝Machine
If you don't fancy watching a box being made for 90 seconds, I would look away now.
Our conservation team, and their big scary machine, make around 2000 boxes every year. They can be made to almost any size and dimension, and can be completely customised.
Human🤝Machine
If you don't fancy watching a box being made for 90 seconds, I would look away now.
Our conservation team, and their big scary machine, make around 2000 boxes every year. They can be made to almost any size and dimension, and can be completely customised.
October 6, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Making archival boxes:
Human🤝Machine
If you don't fancy watching a box being made for 90 seconds, I would look away now.
Our conservation team, and their big scary machine, make around 2000 boxes every year. They can be made to almost any size and dimension, and can be completely customised.
Human🤝Machine
If you don't fancy watching a box being made for 90 seconds, I would look away now.
Our conservation team, and their big scary machine, make around 2000 boxes every year. They can be made to almost any size and dimension, and can be completely customised.
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 4, 2025 at 6:45 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...
Before cinema, there was Music Hall! 🎭
From pub backrooms to grand palaces of entertainment, it was the heart of London's cultural life.
Uncover treasures from the golden age in our new free display, 'Spotlight on Music Hall'. Opens Oct 6!
www.thelondonarchives.org/visit-us/exh...
#Archives
From pub backrooms to grand palaces of entertainment, it was the heart of London's cultural life.
Uncover treasures from the golden age in our new free display, 'Spotlight on Music Hall'. Opens Oct 6!
www.thelondonarchives.org/visit-us/exh...
#Archives
October 3, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Before cinema, there was Music Hall! 🎭
From pub backrooms to grand palaces of entertainment, it was the heart of London's cultural life.
Uncover treasures from the golden age in our new free display, 'Spotlight on Music Hall'. Opens Oct 6!
www.thelondonarchives.org/visit-us/exh...
#Archives
From pub backrooms to grand palaces of entertainment, it was the heart of London's cultural life.
Uncover treasures from the golden age in our new free display, 'Spotlight on Music Hall'. Opens Oct 6!
www.thelondonarchives.org/visit-us/exh...
#Archives
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 2, 2025 at 7:01 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...
Planning your first trip to our archives?
We're a five minute walk from Farringdon station! Watch this short video to get your bearings.
#TheLondonArchives #Archives #LondonHistory
We're a five minute walk from Farringdon station! Watch this short video to get your bearings.
#TheLondonArchives #Archives #LondonHistory
September 30, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Planning your first trip to our archives?
We're a five minute walk from Farringdon station! Watch this short video to get your bearings.
#TheLondonArchives #Archives #LondonHistory
We're a five minute walk from Farringdon station! Watch this short video to get your bearings.
#TheLondonArchives #Archives #LondonHistory
What made London a world-leading city? 📈
Join us for an expert talk by Professor Patrick Wallis exploring the vital role of apprentices in London's history. See the original documents up close!
Limited tickets available.
Book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/apprentice...
#History #London #Archives
Join us for an expert talk by Professor Patrick Wallis exploring the vital role of apprentices in London's history. See the original documents up close!
Limited tickets available.
Book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/apprentice...
#History #London #Archives
September 23, 2025 at 11:40 AM
What made London a world-leading city? 📈
Join us for an expert talk by Professor Patrick Wallis exploring the vital role of apprentices in London's history. See the original documents up close!
Limited tickets available.
Book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/apprentice...
#History #London #Archives
Join us for an expert talk by Professor Patrick Wallis exploring the vital role of apprentices in London's history. See the original documents up close!
Limited tickets available.
Book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/apprentice...
#History #London #Archives
Wolsey’s magnificent London residence, York Place, was promptly confiscated by the King. Henry liked it so much he renamed it the Palace of Whitehall and made it his own principal home.
📷 Our Civitas Londinum map is on display until 6 October. See it in all it's glory while you can!
📷 Our Civitas Londinum map is on display until 6 October. See it in all it's glory while you can!
September 22, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Wolsey’s magnificent London residence, York Place, was promptly confiscated by the King. Henry liked it so much he renamed it the Palace of Whitehall and made it his own principal home.
📷 Our Civitas Londinum map is on display until 6 October. See it in all it's glory while you can!
📷 Our Civitas Londinum map is on display until 6 October. See it in all it's glory while you can!
When he failed to secure the King an annulment from Catherine of Aragon, the fall from grace was swift and brutal. He was stripped of his office, charged with treason, and forced to surrender the Great Seal of his office.
But Henry VIII didn't just remove Wolsey; he wanted his house, too!
But Henry VIII didn't just remove Wolsey; he wanted his house, too!
September 22, 2025 at 11:58 AM
When he failed to secure the King an annulment from Catherine of Aragon, the fall from grace was swift and brutal. He was stripped of his office, charged with treason, and forced to surrender the Great Seal of his office.
But Henry VIII didn't just remove Wolsey; he wanted his house, too!
But Henry VIII didn't just remove Wolsey; he wanted his house, too!
Think you're having a bad start to your week?
Spare a thought for Cardinal Thomas Wolsey. 😬
On this day in 1529, the most powerful man in England (besides the King) had his career implode. As Lord Chancellor, Wolsey was Henry VIII's right-hand man, living a life of immense wealth and influence.
Spare a thought for Cardinal Thomas Wolsey. 😬
On this day in 1529, the most powerful man in England (besides the King) had his career implode. As Lord Chancellor, Wolsey was Henry VIII's right-hand man, living a life of immense wealth and influence.
September 22, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Think you're having a bad start to your week?
Spare a thought for Cardinal Thomas Wolsey. 😬
On this day in 1529, the most powerful man in England (besides the King) had his career implode. As Lord Chancellor, Wolsey was Henry VIII's right-hand man, living a life of immense wealth and influence.
Spare a thought for Cardinal Thomas Wolsey. 😬
On this day in 1529, the most powerful man in England (besides the King) had his career implode. As Lord Chancellor, Wolsey was Henry VIII's right-hand man, living a life of immense wealth and influence.