Social History
Penny toys, vintage vehicles, quirky packaging and more offer a delightfully nostalgic glimpse into the London’s everyday life.
Blogs-And-Stories
London’s dark public execution history in 5 objects
A look at 700 years of public executions in London through five objects
Ghosts & ghouls of London’s Docklands
Two stories of hauntings and horror in 19th-century London
The history of the BBC
The world-famous BBC made its first radio broadcast from London over 100 years ago
Lady Phyll: Activist & co-founder of UK Black Pride
Campaigner, community builder, champion of LGBTQ+ rights
19-century bake-off! A 'ginger cake’ recipe with a twist
We made some amazing muffins based on a 19th-century recipe in our collection. Why not give it a go yourself?
Pride & Prejudices: LGBTQ+ exhibitions & activism
Discussing the creation of one of UK’s first LGBTQ+ exhibitions here at London Museum
Quiz: Can you ace this festivals & celebrations challenge?
London's incredible diversity brings festivals alive. Test your knowledge of these amazing celebrations
Beatrice de Cardi: Archaeologist, adventurer & fashion aficionado
Archaeologist extraordinaire who fashioned a legacy from ancient pots to war zones
St Paul's: Through Dickens & Doré's Victorian Lens
Explore how David Lean's Oliver Twist linked Dickens' London to Doré's art through St Paul's iconic dome
Holiday broadsides: When tip requests were sheer poetry
Meet the London workers who turned holiday tips requests into an artform
The fight for disability rights in London: A personal perspective
Anahita Harding fights London’s accessibility barriers through art and protest
Noble squares & charming cheesecake: A Regency tourist's London diary
Elizabeth Chivers’ unpublished diary gives a peek into her whirlwind 20-day London adventure
From royal menagerie to murderous gardener: A holiday in Georgian London
Elizabeth Chivers’ unpublished diary reveals stories of ghosts and iconic landmarks in 1814 London
Lunar New Year in London: Celebration, change & Chinatown
A story of tradition, adaptation and cultural pride in modern London
A history of Londoners’ relationship with food & drink
Look through our collections to explore the stories they tell, and what’s their relevance to Londoners today
Quiz: How well do you know London's lingo?
Why are London policemen called Bobbies? And what does 'Knees up' mean?
