London Archives and Libraries • FamilySearch

Several archives and libraries in London have material for family history. These include the London Metropolitan Archives, City of London Record Office and City of Westminster Archives Centre. GenUKI links to other offices. Some are mentioned in the England Archives and Libraries article. The London Family History Centre has a large collection of material.

The London Metropolitan Archives has prepared a helpful guide for family historians:

Family History at London Metropolitan Archives

London Family History Centre[edit | edit source]

London Family History Centre
64-68 Exhibition Road
London, England SW7 2PA
020-7589-8561
For further information, see London Family History Centre

Society of Genealogists Library[edit | edit source]

Society of Genealogists Library

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The British Library[edit | edit source]

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London Family History Centre[edit | edit source]

Society of Genealogists Library[edit | edit source]