Library
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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Behind the scenes
'In remembrance of Melady': Emma Hamilton’s copy of Haydn’s The Creation
Tracing the journey of Haydn's The Creation to the museum Library
Collections
Collections
Noble squares & charming cheesecake: A Regency tourist's London diary
Elizabeth Chivers’ unpublished diary gives a peek into her whirlwind 20-day London adventure
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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Library
Library
Vanquished victor, victor, and runners-up in the marathon (newspaper illustration)
Graphic Photo Union
1908
Library
Library
Plan of the City and Suburbs of London as fortified by Order of Parliament in the years 1642 & 1643 (print)
Vertue, George
1738
