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Find out what's chewing on our collections, and how you can protect your own house from these tricky pests

Explore the rich history of Sierra Leone's Krio community, their cultural fusion and notable contributions

From prehistoric blades to sacred relics, historical artefacts found on the shores of the Thames

What does a tiny medieval dragon belt-mount say about London’s fashion, social status and laws

Una Maw's Vegetable Kingdom dolls: Blending Indian fabrics and British wit

From the currents of the Thames to the secrets of the Walbrook, which river are you most like?

Archaeological finds of animal materials offer insights into London’s rich history

How do mourning objects change over time? And what can they tell us about changing beliefs and practices?

This cutting-edge Victorian technology shows the queen as you've never seen her before

Are you more of a Princess Spring Onion or a Lord Leek? Or maybe you're a Dr Rhubarb?

We look through our collection for symbols of the long struggle by LGBTQ+ Londoners for equal rights

How a fabulous ballgown helped turn a British princess into a fashion icon

Delve into the evening wardrobes of the fashionable woman in the 1930s

This unassuming vintage wedding dress, made in the 1930s, holds a fascinating story

By any measure, Johnny Smythe led an extraordinary life

Theories, investigations and the dress colour conundrum

Victorian modernity meets engineering marvel

Smithfield boasts of a rich monastic history dating back over a millennium