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Alternative Name British Telecommunications Archive Department
Description BT Group Archives preserves the historical information of British Telecommunications plc and ite predecessors from the early part of the 19th century up to the present day.
Address Third Floor Holborn Telephone Exchange 268-270 High Holborn
London
WC1V 7EE
Telephone 020 7440 4220
Fax 020 7242 1967
Email [email protected]
Hours Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10am - 4pm
Transport Tube: Holborn (Piccadilly & Central)
Buses: 1, 8, 25, 68, 168, 171, 188, 242, 501, 521, X68
Eligibility Photo ID and proof of address are required for your first visit.
Notes The archives also keeps a collection of old telephone books which are useful to family historians.

Also available is a large selection of images and journals on telecoms history.

It is advisable to make an appointment.
Last Updated 11 June 2015