Special Collections and Archives | Bishopsgate Institute
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Special Collections and Archives | Bishopsgate Institute
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Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives document the experiences of everyday people, and the extraordinary individuals and organisations who have strived for social, political, and cultural change.
About
Since the archive opened to the public in 1895 it has been steadily growing. Find out more about us and how you can add to the archives.
Collections
Browse our collections, ranging from London History, to Photographic Collections, and the UK Leather and Fetish Archive.
Search the catalogue
View our online catalogue, which allows researchers from all over the world to consult our renowned collections.
Our archives online
We have digitised some of the most frequently researched and significant material from our collections.
Visit the Researchers' Area
If you’d like to look at our special collections and archives, visit the Researchers’ Area
Visit the Reading Room
If you need a free, quiet space to work, visit the Reading Room
Stories
Explore more stories from our Archives, and learn about the lives behind the objects.
Support our Archives
We are a charity, and we receive no funding for updating, cataloguing and preserving our archives. If you’d like to help us continue this essential work, please consider making a donation.
Support Bishopsgate Institute
What We Do
Proudly independent since 1895, Bishopsgate Institute is a cultural venue in the City of London. Our beautiful Victorian building is a place for people to connect over a shared love of learning. We believe everyone’s history should be valued, and our special collections and archives document the experiences of everyday life, as well as the people who have campaigned for social, political and cultural change. Come on in to explore our archives, take a course, or hire our amazing spaces.
Find out more
Skip to main content
Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives document the experiences of everyday people, and the extraordinary individuals and organisations who have strived for social, political, and cultural change.
About
Since the archive opened to the public in 1895 it has been steadily growing. Find out more about us and how you can add to the archives.
Collections
Browse our collections, ranging from London History, to Photographic Collections, and the UK Leather and Fetish Archive.
Search the catalogue
View our online catalogue, which allows researchers from all over the world to consult our renowned collections.
Our archives online
We have digitised some of the most frequently researched and significant material from our collections.
Visit the Researchers' Area
If you’d like to look at our special collections and archives, visit the Researchers’ Area
Visit the Reading Room
If you need a free, quiet space to work, visit the Reading Room
Stories
Explore more stories from our Archives, and learn about the lives behind the objects.
Support our Archives
We are a charity, and we receive no funding for updating, cataloguing and preserving our archives. If you’d like to help us continue this essential work, please consider making a donation.
Support Bishopsgate Institute
What We Do
Proudly independent since 1895, Bishopsgate Institute is a cultural venue in the City of London. Our beautiful Victorian building is a place for people to connect over a shared love of learning. We believe everyone’s history should be valued, and our special collections and archives document the experiences of everyday life, as well as the people who have campaigned for social, political and cultural change. Come on in to explore our archives, take a course, or hire our amazing spaces.
Find out more