The London Archaeological Archive and Research Centre (LAARC)
Based at Mortimer Wheeler House in Hackney, the LAARC holds information on over 5000 sites or projects that have taken place in Greater London over the past 100 years.
In addition, it stores the full archives from the majority of these. Nowadays the records and finds from nearly all archaeological work in London come here.
The LAARC is not only the primary source of evidence for early London but also a resource of international significance. Because of the richness of the material and the historical importance of London, it continues to make an essential contribution to studies of the Roman empire, of prehistoric and medieval Europe, and of early modern colonialism.
You may use the LAARC entirely free of charge, but by appointment only, details are available on our visiting page.
Watch the "Introduction To LAARC" video:
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=aJeUzysxAVw