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Step inside the future London Museum
London Museum is on the move to a new site in Smithfield. Here’s a tour of what to expect
Rare books from London Museum's Library
Our Librarian shares a few of his favourite volumes and the stories these have to tell.
Thomas Becket: Deciphering these medieval pilgrim badges
Explore the detailing of four medieval pilgrim badges and ampullae related to St Thomas Becket
Decoding the inspiration behind Whitefriars glass designs
What does this 19th-century book of designs reveal about the Whitefriars glass in our collection?
Conserving Una Maw's famous 1920s Vegetable Dolls
How we conserved and restored these amazing century-old handmade dolls by Una Maw
Christmas morning on the streets of London
On the one day of the year that the museum is closed, follow a tranquil path through the city's streets.
Dub reggae in London
What is dub? And what makes dub reggae an intrinsic part of London’s soundscape
Trick or treat? Things that go chomp in the night
Find out what's chewing on our collections, and how you can protect your own house from these tricky pests
Who are the Krios of Sierra Leone?
Explore the rich history of Sierra Leone's Krio community, their cultural fusion and notable contributions
Mudlarks: Rescuing relics from the River Thames
From prehistoric blades to sacred relics, historical artefacts found on the shores of the Thames
London’s ‘tiniest’ dragon & medieval fashion laws
What does a tiny medieval dragon belt-mount say about London’s fashion, social status and laws
Inside 'The Vegetable Kingdom': From India to London
Una Maw's Vegetable Kingdom dolls: Blending Indian fabrics and British wit
Quiz: Which London river are you?
From the currents of the Thames to the secrets of the Walbrook, which river are you most like?
London’s ancient animal artefacts
Archaeological finds of animal materials offer insights into London’s rich history
Objects of love & loss: Mourning jewellery
How do mourning objects change over time? And what can they tell us about changing beliefs and practices?
Rare 3D photos of a young Queen Victoria
This cutting-edge Victorian technology shows the queen as you've never seen her before
Quiz: Which vegetable doll are you?
Are you more of a Princess Spring Onion or a Lord Leek? Or maybe you're a Dr Rhubarb?
Mapping London’s LGBTQ+ history in our collection
We look through our collection for symbols of the long struggle by LGBTQ+ Londoners for equal rights
