Collections Access Policy

The London Archives

Introduction

The London Archives (TLA) aims to provide as wide an access to its rich collections as possible. Our goal is to inspire and enable people of all backgrounds to access and use our resources effectively and creatively, on and off site.

We aim:

To work with all enquirers to provide access in a safe and secure environment
To provide equal opportunities for all users of the collections
To consult with and be responsive to the needs of our users, staff and stakeholders
To work in partnership to achieve our aims
To develop a constantly improving enquiry service which strives to meet user needs
To employ effectively new technologies to deliver remote access to our holdings
To raise awareness of the relevance and significance of the collections both now and in the future
To better understand and reduce barriers to access in the on-site and online environment

Archive collections at The London Archives

Access for all

Access with a History Card 

Remote access to our collections

Access to original documents

Copying records

Enquiries

User involvement

Appendix 1: Record closures under the UK Data Protection Act 2018

Appendix 2: Record closures other than under the UK Data Protection Act 2018

Feedback

Please complete a comment form at The London Archives or contact us if you wish to give feedback on this policy.

This policy will be reviewed at least every two years to make sure it remains timely and relevant. It was last reviewed in July 2024.