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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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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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Collections
Inside 'The Vegetable Kingdom': From India to London
Una Maw's Vegetable Kingdom dolls: Blending Indian fabrics and British wit
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
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Stanford's library map of London and its suburbs: north west section (map)
Stanford, Edward
1862
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Sir John Evelyn's plan for rebuilding the City of London after the Great Fire in 1666 (plan)
Evelyn, John
1776