Blog
Explore the stories of the world's greatest city and uncover the hidden treasures of our collections.
From the PLA Archive: Men who served in the First World War
How cataloguing the Port of London Authority Archive led to unearthing fascinating connections to the First World War
Disability, as seen in 18th-century art
We look at four artworks to see how disabled people were portrayed in the 18th century
London’s dark public execution history in 5 objects
A look at 700 years of public executions in London through five objects
The mystery of the female Beefeater dress
Who wore this Beefeater dress by designer Colin Wild?
Hattention, please! 4 fabulous headgears
London’s headgear has more history than you’d imagine
Easter egg hunting at London Museum
What happens when we go Easter egg hunting across the museum’s 7-million-strong collection?
Disciplining the ‘World’s Greatest Port’
The PLA’s Discipline Books logged transgressions and sanctions within London’s docks
Brixton 1981 to BLM: Reflections on Black uprisings
The changing nature of uprisings in Brixton, from 1981 to 2020
It's a sign: BSL on a 19th-century child's mug
What can fragments of a 19th-century child’s mug tell us about the history of British Sign Language?
Testy teeth! Dental interventions in 19th-century London
What three sets of teeth reveal about an individual’s dietary habits and socio-economic status
Hidden stories behind everyday tickets
The power of ephemera. How discarded tickets are testament to London's history
The Port of London’s role in Antarctic expeditions
Antarctica, Ahoy! Preparing for polar expeditions
Marvellous moustaches & brilliant beards from the London Collection
Need ideas for your Movember look?
Hidden gems of London Docklands archives
From clandestine wine tastings to a female police force, what went on at London’s Docklands
Black & British: A fashionable Windrush story
Explore how fashion among the Windrush generation has become a form of cultural expression
How Sainsbury's packaging evolved over 150 years
From paper bags to pop art, what influenced design changes at Sainsbury’s
Twelve Days of Christmas: London Museum edition
Our curators have delved into our 14th–17th century collection to bring you a special London Museum version of the beloved class
