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.
Top-Results
Top-Results
From our experts
From our experts
Mapping the legacy of slavery in London’s Docklands
Traces of the transatlantic slave trade continue to exist in the Docklands landscape
Behind the scenes
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
Rights & Activism
Rights & Activism
Ottobah Cugoano: A powerful critic of slavery
Cugoano shared his own experience of enslavement to try and end it for good
