Hackney Archives

Get advice on accessing collections, request remote research assistance, or hire the look-up service for specific information from Hackney Archives.

Explore the historic records of Hackney, Shoreditch, and Stoke Newington, including maps, photographs, and documents from local businesses and organisations.

Plan your visit to Hackney Archives, register for a reader's ticket, and book an appointment to view original documents from the strongrooms.

Contact Hackney Archives to discuss donating historic records, photographs, or documents related to the people, businesses, and history of the borough.

Read a brief history of the London Borough of Hackney, from its Saxon origins and Roman roads to its development into a modern diverse community.

Join the Friends of Hackney Archives to support the service, receive the Hackney History journal, and attend exclusive talks and events.

Discover current community heritage projects, view online exhibitions, and find out about upcoming events and workshops at Hackney Archives.

Apply to volunteer at Hackney Archives and help preserve local heritage through tasks like cataloguing, digitisation, and supporting public events.