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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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Rare books from London Museum's Library
Our Librarian shares a few of his favourite volumes and the stories these have to tell.
War & Weapons
War & Weapons
Mary Seacole: Doctress of the Crimean War
The determined businesswoman and caregiver who looked after troops at war
Immigration & Identity
Immigration & Identity
How Asian ayahs and amahs arrived in London
These nannies were some of the first Asian women to visit London in the 18th 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
