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The Newsroom, archive and visitor centre
60 Farringdon Road
London EC1R 3GA
How to find us
Tel 020 7886 9898
Fax 020 7490 8359


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The Newsroom, Guardian and Observer archive and visitor centre preserves and promotes the histories and values of the Guardian, The Observer and guardian.co.uk through archive, education and exhibitions.
 
GuardianEditorial_1960s1Newsroom is now closed
In advance of Guardian News & Media' s relocation to Kings Place the Newsroom is now closed to the public.
We look forward to opening our new facilities in January 2009 and further details will be available later this year.Since opening in 2002 we have had over 200,000 visitors to the various exhibitions, debates and workshops we have hosted.
 
The NewsroomBlue Bean Cafe at the Newsroom

The Blue Bean cafe will remain open until Friday November 21, 2008.
 
Big Draw logo 2004The Big Draw
Art and cartoon day for families
Held on Saturday September 27, 2008. Click here for photographs
 
 The archive
The Newsroom, the Guardian's archive and visitor centreThe archive at the Newsroom
The Newsroom preserves and promotes the histories and values of the Guardian and the Observer newspapers and guardian.co.uk through collecting, recording, researching and making accessible material that provides an accurate and comprehensive history of Guardian News and Media.
The archive - summary of holdings
Accessing the archive
Search our archive online
Donating your personal archive
Archive Policies
 
Frequently Asked Questions
Consult our FAQs for information on how to obtain copies of articles or past editions of the Guardian or the Observer as well as how to research the histories of the papers and obtain photographs.
 
 Education
Education facilities
The provision of educational services is a key function of the Newsroom. A range of programmes is available for students and adults.
Programme for schools
Sixth form seminars
Activities for further and higher education groups
Teacher conferences and seminars
Teacher open evenings
Examples of students' work
Family activities
Resources for teachers
See a short video about the Newsroom education programme
Podcasting at the Newsroom
 
 Exhibitions
Exhibitions at the Newsroom
The Newsroom has a rolling programme of exhibitions which investigate and reflect upon aspects of news and newspapers and the role of journalism. The programme draws heavily on the archive collections held at the Newsroom.
Exhibitions
Jane Bown's online gallery
WP Crozier: his life and legacy
Opening times and admission details
 
 About the Newsroom
The Scott Trust and the Newsroom
The Newsroom is an initiative of the Scott Trust, the body which owns The Guardian, The Observer and guardian.co.uk.
Scott Trust Foundation ownership of the archive
The building
Interactive guide to the Newsroom
Meet the staff
 
 About the Guardian and Observer
History of the Guardian
The Manchester Guardian was first published on May 5 1821. The paper's intention was the promotion of the liberal interest in the aftermath of the Peterloo Massacre.
Guardian history interactive timeline
Guardian text timeline
Research the Guardian's history
CP Scott:'Comment is free, but facts are sacred'
WP Crozier: his life and legacy
Journalism, Justice and War: The Life of Henry W. Nevinson
A brief history of Guardian design
Observer text timeline
 
History of the Observer
As befits the oldest Sunday newspaper in the world, the history of the Observer is a volatile and varied one...
Observer interactive timeline
Research the Observer's history



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