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''[[England]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[London]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[London Archives and Libraries]][[Image:Gotoarrow.png]][[Guildhall_Library|Guildhall Library]]'' <br>  
''[[England]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[London]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[London Archives and Libraries]][[Image:Gotoarrow.png]][[Guildhall_Library|Guildhall Library|<center>Guildhall Library<center></center>]]'' <br>  


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[[Image:Guildhall, Aldermanbury.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Guildhall Library, Aldermanbury, London]]  
[[Image:Guildhall, Aldermanbury.jpg|thumb|right|350px]]  


=== Contact Information  ===
=== Contact Information  ===
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'''Directions, maps, and public transportation:'''&nbsp;&nbsp; [http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=532459&y=181450&z=1&sv=ALDERMANBURY&st=6&tl=Aldermanbury,+London,+EC2v&searchp=newsearch.srf&mapp=newmap.srf StreetMap]<br>  
'''Directions, maps, and public transportation:'''&nbsp;&nbsp; [http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=532459&y=181450&z=1&sv=ALDERMANBURY&st=6&tl=Aldermanbury,+London,+EC2v&searchp=newsearch.srf&mapp=newmap.srf StreetMap]<br>  


'''Internet sites and databases:''' <br>Repository Internet site [http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/corporation/LGNL_Services/Leisure_and_culture/Libraries/City_of_London_libraries/guildhall_lib.htm City of London, Guildhall Library] <br>
'''Internet sites and databases:''' <br>Repository Internet site [http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/corporation/LGNL_Services/Leisure_and_culture/Libraries/City_of_London_libraries/guildhall_lib.htm City of London, Guildhall Library] <br>  


=== Collection Description  ===
=== Collection Description  ===
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*London parish registers, wills, livery company records
*London parish registers, wills, livery company records


Many of these collections are also available online on the subscription websites [http://www.ancestry.co.uk Ancestry.co.uk] and [http://www.findmypast.co.uk FindMyPast.co.uk].
Many of these collections are also available online on the subscription websites [http://www.ancestry.co.uk Ancestry.co.uk] and [http://www.findmypast.co.uk FindMyPast.co.uk].  


=== Tips  ===
=== Tips  ===


Many records that were previously stored at the Guildhall Library are now found at the [[London Metropolitan Archives]].
Many records that were previously stored at the Guildhall Library are now found at the [[London Metropolitan Archives]].  


=== Guides  ===
=== Guides  ===


*[http://www.history.ac.uk/gh/16i.htm Anglican Churches, Chapels and Parishes. Records of Anglican Parishes], Guildhall Library Manuscripts Section.<br>
*[http://www.history.ac.uk/gh/16i.htm Anglican Churches, Chapels and Parishes. Records of Anglican Parishes], Guildhall Library Manuscripts Section.<br>  
*[http://www.history.ac.uk/gh/livlist.htm Livery Company Membership Guide], Guildhall Library Manuscripts Section.<br>
*[http://www.history.ac.uk/gh/livlist.htm Livery Company Membership Guide], Guildhall Library Manuscripts Section.<br>


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'''''Neighboring Collections'''''<br>  
'''''Neighboring Collections'''''<br>  


*[[The British Library]]
*[[The British Library]]  
*[[London Family History Centre]]  
*[[London Family History Centre]]  
*[[London Metropolitan Archives]]  
*[[London Metropolitan Archives]]  
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{{London}}  
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[[Category:Archives and Libraries in London]]
[[Category:Archives_and_Libraries_in_London]]

Revision as of 09:49, 15 October 2012

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Guildhall Library

Guildhall Library
Guildhall, Aldermanbury.jpg

Contact Information[edit | edit source]

E-mail: guildhall.library@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Address:

Guildhall Library
Aldermanbury, London, EC2V 7HH

Telephone:
020 7332 1868 / 020 7332 1870
Textphone: 020 7332 3803
Fax: 

Hours and holidays:  Mon-Sat 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Directions, maps, and public transportation:   StreetMap

Internet sites and databases:
Repository Internet site City of London, Guildhall Library

Collection Description[edit | edit source]

  • London parish registers, wills, livery company records

Many of these collections are also available online on the subscription websites Ancestry.co.uk and FindMyPast.co.uk.

Tips[edit | edit source]

Many records that were previously stored at the Guildhall Library are now found at the London Metropolitan Archives.

Guides[edit | edit source]

Alternate Repositories[edit | edit source]

If you cannot visit or find a source at the Guildhall Library, a similar source may be available at one of the following.

Neighboring Collections

Sources[edit | edit source]