The Digital Archive

You can explore digitised membership records through the Library’s Digital Archive. 

This gives access to more than 70,000 historical London Library membership records dating from 1841–1950, revealing unexpected connections and previously unknown members from across the Library’s history.

Archive material blue cards with labels in a box
Two women reading archive materials

Request an appointment with the Archivist

Researchers can access archive materials by appointment with the Archivist in the dedicated Archive & Research Room, located next to the Times Room.

To view any archive or safe material please request your invigilation using the contact form below. 

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Archives & Research Room