Social History
Penny toys, vintage vehicles, quirky packaging and more offer a delightfully nostalgic glimpse into the London’s everyday life.
Top-Results
Top-Results
Collections
Collections
9 historical Christmas traditions
Cards, pantomimes, toys and treats – these are a few of our favourite things
Collections
Collections
Handkerchief politics: The Irish Question
A handkerchief highlights both an interesting phase of British politics and a quirky fashion statement
Class & Economics
Class & Economics
What were penny toys?
These colourful toys were sold on the streets by some of London’s poorest citizens
