Collections and holdings
Lambeth Archives' holdings and collections that cover all aspects of local and family history. Extensive historical information about Lambeth is available, including archaeology, architecture, black history, geology, geography, social history, biography and transport.
The collections include photographs, postcards, cuttings and more.
The Lambeth Landmark website provides instant access to Lambeth Archives' collections. It presents over 7,000 photographs and illustrations of historic Lambeth, most of which can be purchased as photographic prints. Maps, postcards and books are also available to buy.
This document introduces the Lambeth Archives collections, and lists the books, pamphlets, maps, periodicals, newspapers and special collections available at the Archives.
The Access 2 Archives (A2A) database catalogues local archives throughout England and Wales. It can be used to search the Lambeth Archives, but does not cover everything they hold.
Catalogues
Lambeth Archives has an extensive selection of catalogues dating back to the 17th century, covering schools, estates, churches, businesses, societies, charities and more. Please visit or contact Lambeth Archives to find out more.
Lambeth libraries catalogue provides an alternative way of searching for historical information. You can use the catalogue to search for books, CDs, videos and other materials.
Loans, donations, bequests and sales to the Lambeth Archives
Lambeth Archives welcomes additions to its rich and diverse collection by gift, loan, bequest or purchase. If you have an item of historical interest you wish us to consider for inclusion, please contact the address given on this page.