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How to book an appointment, where to find us and our opening hours

 Access times are:

  • Monday: 9am - 1pm, 2-8pm
  • Tuesday: 9am - 1pm, 2-5pm
  • Wednesday: 9am - 1pm, 2-5pm
  • Thursday: 9am - 1pm, 2-5pm
  • Friday: 9am - 1pm, 2-5pm
  • Saturday: 9am - 1pm, 2-5pm (every second Saturday in the month)
  • Sunday closed

Contact us

Email: Local.History@Islington.gov.uk

Telephone: 0207 527 7988

Where to find us

Islington Local History Centre
Finsbury Library
245 St John Street
London
EC1V 4NB

Find us on Google Maps

The centre is close to the junction of St John Street and Skinner Street.

Public transport

Bus: 153

Tube: Angel (Northern Line); Farringdon (Metropolitan, Circle and Hammersmith & City Lines)

Train: Farringdon (Thameslink)

Disabled access

The centre is fully wheelchair accessible and has a disabled toilet. Our DisabledGo profile will give you an access guide to the venue.

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