City of Westminster

Friends of Westminster City Archives

Become a Friend of the City of Westminster Archives today!

Westminster City Archives is keen to increase awareness of and promote access to its extensive collections, which provide a unique record of the life of Westminster, Marylebone and Paddington from Tudor times to the present day.

We invite those with an interest in the local area and its heritage to join the Friends of the Archives, and play a part in the future of the past.

What would you receive as a Friend?
  • a chance to see behind the scenes
  • a social calendar of activities such as cultural days out, parties and talks
  • an invitation to special functions, such as exhibitions, talks, book launches and parties
  • an opportunity to be involved in indexing projects
  • 20% discount on publications


What do we receive from our Friends?
  • a forum for those interested in local history
  • feedback from users
  • a sounding board for new ideas
  • assistance at external events e.g. Open Days, SOG Fair
  • volunteers for special projects e.g. conservation, indexing

If you would like to become a member, please contact us for an application form.

Annual subscriptions are:

  • Individuals: £14.00 per annum
  • Joint membership (two individuals at the same address): £22.00 per annum
  • Groups and societies: £25.00 per annum

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