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Say hello to London’s 33 new borough pigeons
Our new Smithfield home welcomes 33 giant pigeons designed by local artists
Molly houses & queer subculture in Georgian London
These 18th-century queer bars can be seen as a precursor to modern LGBTQ+ social life in London
Introducing our conversational search agent
Welcome to Clio 1.0 – here to help you explore our collections and stories more intuitively
From Ukraine to London: Home away from home
Two Ukrainian refugees in London share their experiences of rebuilding their home and identity
Fired up about pipe finds: A Thames mudlark’s passion
While plain tobacco pipes are common, decorated ones are a special find for Germander Speedwell
In search of ‘identity’ behind prison walls
A project at Pentonville prison that explores the creativity and individuality of the participants
Anna Pavlova's Swan costume & the evolution of tutus
Deconstructing the complex artistry behind Anna Pavlova’s most famous tutu
Royal reads: Books owned by British monarchs
A royal reading list truly fit for queens and kings
The art of mudlarking: London’s past, present & future
Past pottery fragments, present riverside soundscapes and future relics
My life as a mudlark: Finding the sacred in the River Thames
Mudlark Caroline Nunneley shares her journey discovering medieval artefacts in the Thames
From tiny to titanic: Mudlarking treasures on display
Ready to explore what the river has preserved?
Quiz: How well do you know London's lingo?
Why are London policemen called Bobbies? And what does 'Knees up' mean?
5 must-see highlights from Secrets of the Thames exhibition
Stories of forgery, faith and ancient battles
Struck gold: A mother-son mudlarking adventure on the Thames
River reflections of a mudlark over 50 years
Lunar New Year in London: Celebration, change & Chinatown
A story of tradition, adaptation and cultural pride in modern London
Holiday broadsides: When tip requests were sheer poetry
Meet the London workers who turned holiday tips requests into an artform
