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Exhibitions

Five surprising finds from the Thames foreshore

Woah! Mudlarks’ most eye-opening finds

News
News

Say hello to London’s 33 new borough pigeons

Our new Smithfield home welcomes 33 giant pigeons designed by local artists

From our experts
From our experts

Molly houses & queer subculture in Georgian London

These 18th-century queer bars can be seen as a precursor to modern LGBTQ+ social life in London

News
News

Introducing our conversational search agent

Welcome to Clio 1.0 – here to help you explore our collections and stories more intuitively

Games
Games

Quiz: How well do you know underground London?

Test your knowledge of the city's coolest underground secrets

Refugee Week
Refugee Week

From Ukraine to London: Home away from home

Two Ukrainian refugees in London share their experiences of rebuilding their home and identity

Exhibitions
Exhibitions

Fired up about pipe finds: A Thames mudlark’s passion

While plain tobacco pipes are common, decorated ones are a special find for Germander Speedwell

From our experts
From our experts

In search of ‘identity’ behind prison walls

A project at Pentonville prison that explores the creativity and individuality of the participants

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From our experts

Anna Pavlova's Swan costume & the evolution of tutus

Deconstructing the complex artistry behind Anna Pavlova’s most famous tutu

Collections
Collections

Royal reads: Books owned by British monarchs

A royal reading list truly fit for queens and kings

Exhibitions
Exhibitions

The art of mudlarking: London’s past, present & future

Past pottery fragments, present riverside soundscapes and future relics

Exhibitions
Exhibitions

My life as a mudlark: Finding the sacred in the River Thames

Mudlark Caroline Nunneley shares her journey discovering medieval artefacts in the Thames

Exhibitions
Exhibitions

From tiny to titanic: Mudlarking treasures on display

Ready to explore what the river has preserved?

Games
Games

Quiz: How well do you know London's lingo?

Why are London policemen called Bobbies? And what does 'Knees up' mean?

Exhibitions
Exhibitions

5 must-see highlights from Secrets of the Thames exhibition

Stories of forgery, faith and ancient battles

Exhibitions
Exhibitions

Struck gold: A mother-son mudlarking adventure on the Thames

River reflections of a mudlark over 50 years