Lambeth Archives

Lambeth Archives is located in the centre of the borough at a new site on Brixton Hill, overlooking Rush Common; featuring a searchroom and space for hosting exhibitions, meetings and educational events.

The service collects and makes available a range of sources including documents, maps, photographs, artworks and artefacts that relate to Lambeth and its people, past and present. The rich collections chart the growth and diverse histories of Lambeth over the centuries. 

The borough stretches south from the Thames at Waterloo and Vauxhall and includes the districts of Kennington, Stockwell, Brixton, Herne Hill, Tulse Hill and Norwood as well as most of the previously separate parishes of Clapham and Streatham.

The Archives is open to everyone: residents and international researchers. Staff are on hand to help you. 

Our latest free exhibition, Adesuwa Inspirational Women Art Collection 

Melody Osagie, Hyperrealism Artist 
Sonia Ogbebor, Digital Artist 
Curator Adesuwa Africa Charitable Foundation 

There may be occasions when the exhibition space is used for meetings, so please call the Archives if you want to check before visiting the exhibition.

The Olive Morris Meeting Room is available for hire for various events and functions, including exhibitions, meetings, and educational gatherings.

You can easily reach us by public transport.  Brixton Underground and National Rail Stations are just a short walk away.  Bus stops close by serve many local bus routes.