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We don’t really judge, but we can definitely get to know a lot about a book’s owner by their customised bookplate

These 10 records reflect the strong crossovers between dub and London as a centre of music production

Working in collaboration with 33 Londoners and why we chose a pigeon

We unpack the glamourous world of Bellville Sassoon and celebrate David’s contribution to London as a Fashion City

Our collection highlights powerful stories of refugees seeking sanctuary in London while facing challenges

The history of tea in Britain is deeply entwined with colonial histories of sugar and the East India Co.

What connects London’s iconic Smithfield Market to the Sydney Opera House?

For 37 years, The Backstreet was an iconic part of London’s leather and gay bar scene

Explore London’s medieval shell relics, symbolising the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage’s lasting allure

Tracing the origins of three royal accessories with Medieval roots

How have gospel choirs from east London contributed to the UK’s musical soundscape?

Tips on identifying special books, storage and safe handling techniques to preserve these literary artefacts

When workers from two key local industries – tailoring and the docks – fought for better pay and working conditions

These photos of disabled children in 1950s London attempt to fill in a crucial gap in our history

Here’s how music and fashion were intrinsically linked in 1960s London

Art for memories: Ahead of their move to Dagenham, the fishmongers of Billingsgate Market have many stories to tell

How Asma Begum’s parents travelled from Bangladesh in the 1960s to build a life in London’s East End

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