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Notes from the HILT Archive
News, research notes and reflections on London's past, written by the people who study and care for its records.
What This Blog Covers
Each post explores a small part of London's history and explains how the evidence was found.
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Research Notes
Short accounts of documents, maps and photographs, and what they reveal about specific streets and buildings.
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Project News
Updates on surveys, talks, school workshops and new additions to the collection.
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Community Voices
Reflections from residents and volunteers about the places and memories they bring to the archive.
Working With Sources
Historical research depends on careful reading. Posts here explain how we date photographs, compare maps across decades and check local claims against parish and council records.
We also note where evidence is uncertain, so readers can follow the reasoning and draw their own conclusions.
Stories From Contributors
Many posts will be written with the people who donate material or share memories. Their words appear alongside our own analysis, with credit given to each contributor.
- Credited authorship for every contribution
- Clear notes on sources and permissions
- Corrections published when new evidence arises
Editorial Guidelines
Each draft is reviewed by a second member of the team for accuracy, sourcing and clarity before publication.
Yes. Send a short outline with the place, period and any material you hold, and the editorial team will reply.
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Background Reading
Before exploring the posts, you may find it helpful to read about the origins of the project and the aims that guide its research.
Read our mission and aims
Explore the Archive in Person
Visit HILT to see original material, ask questions and meet the people behind the research.
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