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A Spanish view of the Great Fire of London

A 1666 report shows the fire made international news

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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

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Inside 'The Vegetable Kingdom': From India to London

Una Maw's Vegetable Kingdom dolls: Blending Indian fabrics and British wit

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Etching

Smith, John Thomas

1816-1817

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A plan of the City of London after the Great Fire in the Year of our Lord 1666 according to the design and proposal of Sir Christopher Wren, Kt. for rebuilding it. Shewing the situation of the Great Streets, St Pauls Cathedral, the Exchange, Guildhall, the Custom House and other public offices (map)

1666; 17th century

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The London horse market (book illustration)

C. 1873