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We are based at our Grade II listed library building, that dates from 1860, conveniently located in Mile End.

For all our visitor information and updates visit our website.

We welcome your enquiries:

Email: localhistory@towerhamlets.gov.uk

Phone: 020 7364 1290

Address

Tower Hamlets Local History Library and Archives
277 Bancroft Road
London
E1 4DQ

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Highlights from across our collections about London’s East End

The first detailed local maps of London’s East End were produced by Joel Gascoyne between 1702 and 1704. We hold Gascoyne’s original manuscript map for Bethnal Green, which is the oldest map in our collection.
The first detailed local maps of London’s East End were produced by Joel Gascoyne between 1702 and 1704. We hold Gascoyne’s original manuscript map for Bethnal Green, which is the oldest map in our collection.
Case and account book of Millicent Francis, midwife
Case and account book of Millicent Francis, midwife
Mabel Johnson
Mabel Johnson
Lease of 197 Roman Road (later 203 Roman Road), Old Ford, Bow
Lease of 197 Roman Road (later 203 Roman Road), Old Ford, Bow
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