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National Archives

(Incorporates the Public Record Office, the Family Records Centre, the Historical Manuscripts Commission and the Office for Public Sector Information)
Ruskin AvenueKew, Richmond, SurreyTW9 4DU
The national archive of England, Wales and the United Kingdom brings together and preserves the records of central government and the courts of law from the 11th century to the present day, and makes them available to all who wish to consult them. Visitors must…
020 8876 3444 (Enquiries) Textphone/Minicom: 020 8392 9198

Wellcome Collection

(Including the Wellcome Library)
183 Euston RoadLondonNW1 2BE
Free medical history museum with two permanent galleries, a changing temporary exhibition, conference centre facilities and library open to the public. The library holds current and historical medical information, minutes, photos and articles relating to healthcare. Also offers British Sign Language (BSL) tours and events,…
020 7611 2222 Library 020 7611 8722

Grant Museum of Zoology

Rockefeller BuildingUniversity College London21 University StreetLondonWC1E 6DE
The only remaining university zoological museum in London. It houses around 67,000 specimens, covering the whole animal kingdom. Founded in 1828 as a teaching collection, the Museum is packed full of skeletons, mounted animals and specimens preserved in fluid. Many of the species are now…
020 3108 2052

Highgate Society

10a South GroveLondonN6 6BS
Membership organisation. Aims to encourage a vigorous community life and to protect Highgate's environment. Environment Committee. Music in Highgate Homes evenings. Room hire. Arts classes and events. Monday Club for retired people 2pm-4.30pm. Other community services. Quarterly magazine 'Buzz'. Wine tasting evenings. Cercle Francais. Walks.…

Musical Flying Squad

(Also known as Jellicoe-Neville Performing Arts and Artsxchange)
27 Goldington StreetNW1 1UE
Professional performance group involving local people in dramatisations of local history.
020 7387 4942

Highgate Literary and Scientific Institution and Highgate Gallery

11 South GroveLondonN6 6BS
Courses, lectures, science group, film society, opera circle, theatre group, library with special collections, archives. Art gallery with regular exhibitions, and available for hire. The gallery may be hired on a two-weekly basis. Artists interested in exhibiting should submit slides of their work together with…
020 8340 3343

Historic Kilburn Plaque Scheme

(Including contact for the Kilburn History Festival)
7Douglas CourtQuex RoadLondonNW6 4PT
Raise money to place commemorative plaques on local buildings in NW6. A.A. Milne is up and the next plaques will be for George Orwell and Louis Wain. The group also co-ordinates the Kilburn History Festival which takes place around the Kilburn annual festival in July.…
07974 950512

Victorian Society

Priory GardensLondonW4 1TT
National amenity society responsible for the protection of Victorian and Edwardian buildings of architectural interest. Local authorities are obliged to consult the Society when owners who have listed buildings consent wish to alter or demolish such properties. Lectures, walks and tours organised for members.
020 8994 1019 Fax: 020 8747 5899

Camden TV

Downloadable short films about King's Cross and Camden Town.
07974 581357

Enheduanna Society

(Also known as Zipang Events)
LondonWC1N 1WB
Educational charity devoted to popularising the literature of ancient Iraq through the art of oral storytelling. Organise story-based events at the British Museum Mesopotamia Galleries and at the Poetry Cafe in Covent Garden.
020 7278 3624

English Heritage Blue Plaques Team

1 Waterhouse Square138-142, HolbornLondonEC1N 2ST
Erects blue plaques on London buildings associated with people regarded as eminent by a majority of their profession or calling. The Blue Plaques Team also advises individuals and organisations wishing to start their own commemorative plaque scheme.
020 7973 3794 Fax: 020 7973 3287

Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology

University College LondonMalet PlaceLondonWC1E 6BT
Collections from ancient Egypt and Sudan from Pre-dynastic to Islamic times, based on the excavations of Sir W.M. Flinders Petrie and others. The museum and its Friends organisation raise funds, organise lectures, social events, tours and performances.
020 7679 2884 Fax: 020 7679 2886

London and Middlesex Archaeological Society

(LAMAS)
Museum of LondonLondon WallLondonEC2Y 5HN
Contact the Subscription and Membership Secretary, Ms P. Clarke, Phone: 020 8866 1677. Meets monthly during winter and spring at the Museum. Conferences, publications and lectures. Has historic buildings, archaeology and local history sub-groups.
020 7410 2228

London Metropolitan Archives

(Formerly the Greater London Record Office)
40 Northampton RoadLondonEC1R 0HB
The service has 85 kilometres of archives, maps, plans, prints, photographs and books primarily relating to the history of London. Archives include local government bodies such as the Greater London Council, the London and Middlesex County Councils, the Metropolitan Board of Works and the City…
020 7332 3820 (General enquiries), 020 7332 3851 (Education enquiries/Event bookings) Fax: 020 7833 9136

London Family History Centre

(Formerly the Hyde Park Family History Centre)
Family history centre of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon Church), holding a collection of finding aids and primary records, mostly on microfilm. Centre currently located at the National Archives in Kew. (The details shown here were taken from the organisation's website).…
020 7589 8561

Society of Genealogists

Membership organisation in Islington with library open to all. (The details shown here were taken from the organisation's website).
020 7251 8799

Georgian Group

Fitzroy SquareLondonW1T 5DX
Concerned with the preservation of Georgian buildings, gardens etc. (1700-c1837). Local authorities are required to consult the Group about listed building consent applications involving any element of demolition. Membership open to all. Activities include visits and walks. Members receive a Journal and newsletters. (The details shown…
020 7529 8920

Castlehaven Community Centre Helps Local History Club

(Also known as Help Elderly Local People Scheme Local Life History Club)
Ageactivity OfficeThe Haven23 Castlehaven RoadLondonNW1 8RU
Speakers and projects on Camden local history. (The details shown here were taken from the organisation's website).
020 7692 2238

Historical Association Hampstead and North West London

Wild HatchLondonNW11 7LD
Lectures on a wide variety of historical subjects during October to April. Informal atmosphere, with questions welcomed. Discussion and refreshments follow lecture. Publications sent to members.
020 8455 8318

Hunterian Museum at the Royal College of Surgeons of England

35-43, Lincolns Inn FieldsLondonWC2A 3PE
The Hunterian Museum and Wellcome Museum of Anatomy and Pathology are closed. They will reopen in 2021 following a major redevelopment of the Royal College of Surgeons building: www.rcseng.ac.uk/transform.  Open to all, free admission, donations welcomed. Groups of more than 6 should book in advance.…
020 7869 6560, 020 7405 3474 Textphone/Minicom: 18001 020 7869 6560
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