London Metropolitan Archives

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Alternative Name LMA Greater London Record Office GLRO
Description London local government archive containing many records of interest to local and family historians.
Address 40 Northampton Road
LONDON
EC1R 0HB
Telephone 020 7332 3820
Fax 020 7833 9136
Email [email protected]
Hours Monday: 9.30am-4.45pm
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: 9.30am - 7.30pm
Friday: Closed
Selected Saturdays:9.30am - 4.45pm (call, or check website for details)
Transport Tube: Angel (Northern) or Farringdon (Circle, Metropolitan and Hammersmith & City)
Buses: 19, 38, 341, 63, 259, 55, 505, 243
Fees No
Special Access Facilities Full disabled access, disabled toilet, orange badge parking bays
Notes London local government archive holding parish records, manorial records, school records, London County Council records, as well as numerous other materials amounting to 72 kilometres of archives.
There is also a huge photographic collection providing a visual record of the history and topography of London, as well as over 40,000 prints and drawings, and over 10,000 maps and plans.
Last Updated 16 January 2018
Are there priority parking places on-site for people with disabilities? - Yes - There are two parking places for those with disabilities. Ring in advance to reserve a place.
Are there on-street, disabled badge parking places nearby (less than about 100 metres/yards away?) - No
Is there a set down point for easy access to the building nearby (less than 100 metres/yards away?) - Yes - Set down point outside front entrance.
Is there a train/underground station nearby(less than 100 metres/yards away?) - Yes - Farringdon (Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan)
From the nearest train/underground station, will people encounter obstacles? - Yes - There are steps and Roads to cross from the station.
Is there a bus stop less than 100 metres away? - Yes - 19, 38, 341, 63,259 55, 505, 243.
From the nearest bus stop, will people encounter obstacles? - Yes - There are roads to cross from the bus stop.
Are the building doors automatic? - No
Is the building fully wheelchair accessible? - Yes - There is a level or sloped entrance and no obstacles to the service once inside the building.Access details are available as a leaflet available on request.
Are the toilets accessible? - Yes
Is free access to a plug point for charging electric wheelchairs available? - Yes
Are guide dogs and hearing dogs welcome? - Yes
Is there a loop system for people with hearing loss? - Yes
Are there plans for emergency evacuation which cover people with disabilities? - Yes