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Mapping the legacy of slavery in London’s Docklands
Traces of the transatlantic slave trade continue to exist in the Docklands landscape
The forgotten Suffragettes & tales of militancy
These four forgotten champions who fought bravely for female suffrage
What after the Smithfield Poultry Market Fire of 1958
Curator Kate Sumnall dives into one of the most dramatic episodes in the rich history of Smithfield Market
A history of muffs: A forgotten fashion accessory
From status symbol to winter essential, muffs have had a fascinating journey
March of the women: Photographing the Suffragettes
The fight for women’s right to vote as captured by pioneering photographer Christina Broom
9 historical Christmas traditions
Cards, pantomimes, toys and treats – these are a few of our favourite things
Pleasurable relief: Toilets in 18th-century London
Curator Danielle Thom reveals the dark underside of the Georgian and Victorian Pleasure Gardens
Blitz bombings & the discovery of the Temple of Mithras
‘Not much good came out of the London Blitz, but Mithras did’
Cats in the London collection: A feline history
We delve into our collections to find historical evidence of cats living in London
25 ways to fix the city: Meet the London initiatives
25 projects across London that are working to make the city a better place
What's this object from our Archaeological Archive?
You have three hints. Can you guess the right answer?
From Bedlam to Bath: A travelogue from 19th-century London
Elizabeth Chivers’ unpublished diary tells us of prime London landmarks and exhibitions in 1814 London
From royal menagerie to murderous gardener: A holiday in Georgian London
Elizabeth Chivers’ unpublished diary reveals stories of ghosts and iconic landmarks in 1814 London
Blitz Underground: How war artists saw tube shelters
Bill Brandt and Henry Moore’s war art during the Blitz offer a poignant view of human resilience amid chaos
Noble squares & charming cheesecake: A Regency tourist's London diary
Elizabeth Chivers’ unpublished diary gives a peek into her whirlwind 20-day London adventure
My East End stories: Boxing belts to empire maps
Three Londoners share personal stories linked to East End artefacts
Guess the mystery medieval object
Three 13th-century items from the museum’s Archaeological Archive that caught our eye
Can you identify 3 mystery archaeological objects?
You may think you know what it looks like, but its purpose might surprise you
