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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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Art & Design
Art & Design
Gustave Doré’s London pilgrimage
The artist’s gloomy illustrations recall his 19th-century trips through the poverty-stricken city
Behind the scenes
Behind the scenes
Is this burnt bible a survivor of the Great Fire of London?
Hidden away for years, we trace its journey from flames to museum shelves
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Behind the scenes
Rare books: What makes them special & how to care for them
Tips on identifying special books, storage and safe handling techniques to preserve these literary artefacts
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The declaration appointing Oliver Cromwell as Lord Protector (manuscript)
Hills, Henry
1653; 17th century
