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From warriors to Suffragettes, how many of London’s great women do you know?

It's about the quiet magic of mudlarking by moonlight

Same moon cakes, new London. How Vietnamese traditions have found home in a multicultural city

Two mudlarks, thousands of forgeries and a story full of intrigue, deceit and ingenuity

Head behind the scenes to see what it takes to conserve such a rare object

What was this shield doing in the river?

Stories of ordinary Londoners, one button at a time

Mudlarked discoveries show the Thames has been revered by many as a sacred space for millennia

They assess, research and record thousands of objects

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

Test your knowledge of the city's coolest underground secrets

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

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

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

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

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

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

River reflections of a mudlark over 50 years