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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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From our experts
Librarian’s pick: Queer history books to read
Four books on LGBTQ+ history from the museum’s library that you should read, if you haven’t already
Collections
Collections
From royal menagerie to murderous gardener: A holiday in Georgian London
Elizabeth Chivers’ unpublished diary reveals stories of ghosts and iconic landmarks in 1814 London
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Behind the scenes
Rare books: What makes them special & how to care for them
Tips on identifying special books, storage and safe handling techniques to preserve these literary artefacts
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Library
Tallis's London street views : No. 29. Red Lion Street, High Holborn (map)
Tallis, John
1838-1840
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Library
A View of the Villa, Garden, Ground and Meadow Land at Battersea Rise, Surry (engraving)
Rawle, Samuel, Asperne, James
1803
