Explore the stories of the world's greatest city and uncover the hidden treasures of our collections.
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How we care and preserve thousands of photo negatives in our collection, dating from the 1880s
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A look at four different hats and the stories of the people who wore them
A volunteer traces the history of some fascinating 18th-century objects rescued by mudlarks on the shores of the River Thames
One man’s journey from African prince through slavery into London high society
Hidden away for years, we trace its journey from flames to museum shelves
How do you represent something as multifaceted, vibrant and anarchic as the punk scene in a museum?
London’s Docklands have gone through huge change in the last 70 years
The Great Fire of London in 1666 had a surprising outcome: the creation of modern property insurance
15 objects from our collections, each showing that London is, and has always been, open to the wider world
A rugged, sleeveless jacket that shaped 16th-century style
What do the clothes worn by Christina Broom's protagonists say about them and the period?
A personal take on the evolution of the bomber jacket and its allure for women
We examine the myths surrounding London Stone and the colourful cast of characters who created them
Explore the almost-lost but enchanting Victorian craft of flower-making, once a bustling industry in London
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