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| − | ''[[England]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[London]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[London Archives and Libraries|London Archives and Libraries]][[Image:Gotoarrow.png]][[London_Metropolitan_Archives|London Metropolitan Archives]]'' <br> | + | ''[[England Genealogy|England]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[London, England Genealogy|London]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[London Archives and Libraries|London Archives and Libraries]][[Image:Gotoarrow.png]][[London_Metropolitan_Archives|London Metropolitan Archives]]'' <br> |
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=== Contact Information === | === Contact Information === | ||
| − | '''E-mail:''' <br>'''Address:''' | + | '''E-mail:''' [mailto:ask.lma@cityoflondon.gov.uk ask.lma@cityoflondon.gov.uk]<br>'''Address:''' |
:London Metropolitan Archives<br>40 Northampton Road<br>City of London EC1R 0HB<br>United Kingdom | :London Metropolitan Archives<br>40 Northampton Road<br>City of London EC1R 0HB<br>United Kingdom | ||
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'''Telephone:''' 020 7332 3820<br>'''Fax:''' | '''Telephone:''' 020 7332 3820<br>'''Fax:''' | ||
| − | '''Hours and holidays:''' | + | '''Hours and holidays:''' Monday 9:30 AM-4:45 PM; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30 AM-7:30 PM; closed Fridays. Open one Saturday per month. For Saturday and holiday schedules, see [http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/Corporation/LGNL_Services/Leisure_and_culture/Records_and_archives/Visitor_information/ Visitor Information].<br> |
| − | '''Directions, maps, and public transportation:''' | + | '''Directions, maps, and public transportation:''' accessible by Underground (Farringdon station), rail, bus, bicycle, and car. For a map and further details, see: [http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/Corporation/LGNL_Services/Leisure_and_culture/Records_and_archives/Visitor_information/ Visitor Information]. <br> |
| − | '''Internet sites and databases:''' <br> | + | '''Internet sites and databases:''' <br> |
| − | * | + | *[http://www.lma.gov.uk Internet site]<br> |
| + | *[http://search.lma.gov.uk/opac_lma/index.htm Online catalogue] <br> | ||
| + | *[http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/Corporation/LGNL_Services/Leisure_and_culture/Records_and_archives/Family_Research/London_signatures.htm London Signatures] database - Archdeaconry Court of Middlesex wills index, Commissary for the Archdeaconry of Surrey marriage bonds index.<br> | ||
| + | *[http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/londonGenerations/ London Generations] database - index to parish registers, bishops transcripts, nonconformist records. In partnership with Ancestry.co.uk.<br> | ||
=== Collection Description === | === Collection Description === | ||
| + | *Greater London parish registers, poor law records, wills, sessions records | ||
| + | *Subscription to [http://www.ancestry.co.uk Ancestry.co.uk] | ||
=== Tips === | === Tips === | ||
| − | + | *History card required<br> | |
| + | *Common room with snack, hot and cold drink machines | ||
| + | *Digital photography permitted for a fee | ||
| + | *Lockers | ||
| + | *Computers available to the public | ||
=== Guides === | === Guides === | ||
| − | + | *[http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/things-to-do/london-metropolitan-archives/visitor-information/Documents/01-family-history-at-lma.pdf Family History at London Metropolitan Archives Leaflet]<br> | |
| − | + | In addition, there are more than 50 information leaflets available [http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/things-to-do/london-metropolitan-archives/visitor-information/Pages/information-leaflets.aspx online] for specific record groups such as parish registers, nonconformist records, poor law records, cemetery records, wills, marriage licences, tax records, electoral registers, London freemen, livery companies, ethnic groups (Jews, black Caribbeans, Chinese, and Germans), foundlings, hospital records, clergymen, Middlesex deeds, prison records, and [http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/things-to-do/london-metropolitan-archives/visitor-information/Documents/42-my-ancestor-was-a-convict.pdf transported convict] records. | |
| − | + | === Alternate Repositories<br> === | |
If you cannot visit or find a source at the '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''', a similar source may be available at one of the following. | If you cannot visit or find a source at the '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''', a similar source may be available at one of the following. | ||
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'''''Neighboring Collections'''''<br> | '''''Neighboring Collections'''''<br> | ||
| − | *[[The British Library]] | + | *[[The British Library]] |
| − | *[[Guildhall Library]] | + | *[[Guildhall Library]] |
| − | *[[ | + | *[[London Family History Centre]] |
| + | *[[England The National Archives|The National Archives]] | ||
*[[Society of Genealogists Library]]<br> | *[[Society of Genealogists Library]]<br> | ||
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{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
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| − | [[Category:Archives | + | [[Category:London Archives and Libraries]] |
Latest revision as of 14:57, 5 February 2021
England 
London London Archives and LibrariesLondon Metropolitan Archives
Contents
Contact Information[edit | edit source]
E-mail: ask.lma@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Address:
- London Metropolitan Archives
40 Northampton Road
City of London EC1R 0HB
United Kingdom
Telephone: 020 7332 3820
Fax:
Hours and holidays: Monday 9:30 AM-4:45 PM; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30 AM-7:30 PM; closed Fridays. Open one Saturday per month. For Saturday and holiday schedules, see Visitor Information.
Directions, maps, and public transportation: accessible by Underground (Farringdon station), rail, bus, bicycle, and car. For a map and further details, see: Visitor Information.
Internet sites and databases:
- Internet site
- Online catalogue
- London Signatures database - Archdeaconry Court of Middlesex wills index, Commissary for the Archdeaconry of Surrey marriage bonds index.
- London Generations database - index to parish registers, bishops transcripts, nonconformist records. In partnership with Ancestry.co.uk.
Collection Description[edit | edit source]
- Greater London parish registers, poor law records, wills, sessions records
- Subscription to Ancestry.co.uk
Tips[edit | edit source]
- History card required
- Common room with snack, hot and cold drink machines
- Digital photography permitted for a fee
- Lockers
- Computers available to the public
Guides[edit | edit source]
In addition, there are more than 50 information leaflets available online for specific record groups such as parish registers, nonconformist records, poor law records, cemetery records, wills, marriage licences, tax records, electoral registers, London freemen, livery companies, ethnic groups (Jews, black Caribbeans, Chinese, and Germans), foundlings, hospital records, clergymen, Middlesex deeds, prison records, and transported convict records.
Alternate Repositories
[edit | edit source]
If you cannot visit or find a source at the London Metropolitan Archives, a similar source may be available at one of the following.
Neighboring Collections
- The British Library
- Guildhall Library
- London Family History Centre
- The National Archives
- Society of Genealogists Library
Sources[edit | edit source]
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