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Delve into a treasure trove of 30,000 volumes exploring London's rich history, from fashion and arts to plagues and pleasure gardens. We’ve got historical maps too.
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Death & Disasters
Death & Disasters
A Spanish view of the Great Fire of London
A 1666 report shows the fire made international news
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How to ‘judge’ a book owner by their bookplate
We don’t really judge, but we can definitely get to know a lot about a book’s owner by their customised bookplate
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Royal reads: Books owned by British monarchs
A royal reading list truly fit for queens and kings
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The opening of the Olympic Games in the stadium at Shepherd's Bush (newspaper illustration)
De Haenen, F.
1908
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Illustrated map of London, or guide to the public buildings, theatres and all places of interest (map)
C. Smith & Son
C. 1870
