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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
Art & Design
Art & Design
Gustave Doré’s London pilgrimage
The artist’s gloomy illustrations recall his 19th-century trips through the poverty-stricken city
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William Sessarakoo: the Royal African
One man’s journey from African prince through slavery into London high society
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The declaration appointing Oliver Cromwell as Lord Protector (manuscript)
Hills, Henry
1653; 17th century
