A GUIDE TO HISTORY LIBRARIES AND
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LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES LIBRARY


NAME AND ADDRESS

London Metropolitan Archives Library, 40 Northampton Road, London EC1R 0HB

TELEPHONE

(020) 7332 3820

FAX

(020) 7833 9136

EMAIL

ask.lma@cityoflondon.gov.uk

WEBSITE

http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/lma


HOURS OF OPENING

Please check the web site for up to date information.

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 0930 - 1645
Tuesday, Thursday 0930 - 1930
Saturdays (c. two a month) 0930 - 1645 *Call or see website for dates.

Closed first two weeks in November for stock-taking.


ACCESS

Open for reference only to all members of the public.  Disabled access via lift.

READER PLACES

114 (including computer places & places in Archive Study Area).

LIBRARIAN IN CHARGE

Andrew Harper, BA, MCILIP

STAFF AVAILABILITY

Throughout the hours of opening

CATALOGUES

Card subject and author catalogues.  Analytics for periodical articles included selectively.  Card and database printout classified and author catalogues.  Subject index.  Analytics for periodical articles included selectively.

CLASSIFICATION

Library's own system, based on Guildhall London classification.

STOCK

110,000 books

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS OR STRENGTHS

The Library covers all aspects of the history and development of the Greater London area.  It is particularly strong in the publications of London local government bodies such as the Metropolitan Board of Works, the London County Council and the Greater London Council.

ADDITIONAL FACILITIES

Copying facilities and Internet Access.  Drinks/snacks vending machine. 

 


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