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Welcome to London Metropolitan University's Special Collections

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Our Special Collections hold archives, rare books, and historic objects that span over 350 years. They range in format from personal letters, to oral history and photographs. To start your research of the collections, please visit our online catalogue

Our main collections comprise the University Archive, The Archive of Irish in Britain, the Trades Union Congress Library collections and the Frederick Parker Archives and Chair collection, which include material to support your research of:

Politics and Journalism
Student Voice and Activism
Migration and Social Justice
Furniture and Product Design
Trade Union and Labour History
Creative Arts and Architecture
Fashion and Photography
Theatre and the Performing Arts
University History

Visiting Us

Our opening times are available via Library locations and opening hours. Students and staff are welcome to drop in for an introduction to Special Collections, but are encouraged to email in advance to access archive material. Selected material is held offsite and will require at least 3 days notice to retrieve.

Admission for external visitors is via email consultation and registration.

Please email: specialcollections@londonmet.ac.uk for further details.


Online Appointments

For online appointments, researchers and students can book a one-hour timeslot to view Special Collections material remotely. Consultation via email prior to booking your appointment is requested.

Please get in contact with our team via email specialcollections@londonmet.ac.uk if you have any questions. 

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How to Find Us

We are located on the first floor of the Holloway Road Learning Centre.

Please email 
specialcollections@londonmet.ac.uk 
for more information.