Guidelines on researching the history of the Guardian and the Observer are available in our Frequently Asked Questions and summary histories of the Guardian and the Observer are available online. A searchable version of the archive catalogue is also now available: newsroom archive catalogue.
Enquiries on the history of the Guardian, the Observer or guardian.co.uk should be sent via email to newsroom@guardian.co.uk or by post to:
Newsroom, Guardian and Observer Archive and Visitor Centre
60 Farringdon Road
London EC1R 3GA
Where material is available for public consultation or where more extensive research is required enquirers are encouraged to undertake research personally.
Consulting the collections
Material may be consulted in the Reading Room in the Newsroom. Advance appointments are essential. To book a research appointment, please email newsroom@guardian.co.uk.
Supporting education
Access to the archive collections is available to school children through a programme of educational workshops and seminars, designed to complement classroom teaching of the national curriculum.
If you are a teacher interested in bringing your class to the Newsroom, please contact the education department by emailing newsroom@guardian.co.uk.
The archive - summary of holdings
Donating your personal archive
