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From the currents of the Thames to the secrets of the Walbrook, which river are you most like?
Collections
We look at four artworks to see how disabled people were portrayed in the 18th century
The removal of Robert Milligan’s statue in 2020 was part of a wider movement around the legacy of slavery
Resourceful and heroic – how incarcerated Suffragettes used toilet paper
London Museum staff choose their favourite object with a female focus from our collection
What can we learn about the residents of Roman Londinium by studying their shoes?
London Museum is on the move to a new site in Smithfield. Here’s a tour of what to expect
Our Librarian shares a few of his favourite volumes and the stories these have to tell.
Explore the detailing of four medieval pilgrim badges and ampullae related to St Thomas Becket
What does this 19th-century book of designs reveal about the Whitefriars glass in our collection?
How we conserved and restored these amazing century-old handmade dolls by Una Maw
On the one day of the year that the museum is closed, follow a tranquil path through the city's streets.
What is dub? And what makes dub reggae an intrinsic part of London’s soundscape
Find out what's chewing on our collections, and how you can protect your own house from these tricky pests
From prehistoric blades to sacred relics, historical artefacts found on the shores of the Thames
Archaeological finds of animal materials offer insights into London’s rich history
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
Hear about the latest events, exhibitions, stories and behind-the-scenes news from us.
