London History

British History Online is the digital library containing some of the core printed primary and secondary sources for the medieval and modern history of the British Isles. Created by the Institute of Historical Research and the History of Parliament Trust

The East London History Society, (founded 1952) exists to further interest in the history of East London, namely the London Boroughs of Tower Hamlets, Hackney and Newham. As well as the East London Record the Society publishes two newsletters a year and organizes a program of talks. It also arranges two coach outings a year.

Produced by the Centre for Metropolitan History in association with the Royal Historical Society Bibliography, London’s Past Online is a free online bibliography of published material relating to the history of the Greater London area. In it, you will be able to find everything relating to the history of the capital, from counting house to music hall; from the Fire to the Blitz; from Whittington to Livingstone. It should represent a starting point for all enquiries concerning London’s development over the centuries or any conceivable aspect of London life, whether from the academic historian, the amateur or the general enquirer. Note that this resource points you to where the records are kept … the records themselves are not online. Fantastically useful for London research.