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Behind the scenes
Behind the scenes
Is this burnt bible a survivor of the Great Fire of London?
Hidden away for years, we trace its journey from flames to museum shelves
Trades & Workers
Trades & Workers
Henry Mayhew brings Victorian London to life
His spectacular survey preserved the experiences and voices of street workers in the 19th century
War & Weapons
War & Weapons
Mary Seacole: Doctress of the Crimean War
The determined businesswoman and caregiver who looked after troops at war
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Knights Hill near Dulwich. (engraving)
Taylor, J., Schnebbelie, Robert Blemmell, Taylor, J.
1805-07-13
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Peter Kenninger, A well known Walking Preacher about the streets of London (engraving)
Springsguth, I. (junior), Kirby, R.S.
1814
