Working History
This collection reflects the historic trade and industry of the city through tools and workshop treasures, from clocks to wheelwrights to ballet shoe-making.
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From our experts
From our experts
Why fashion manufacturing moved away from London
From the 1940s onwards, here’s why many London-based fashion makers struggled to retain their base in the capital
Building a museum
Building a museum
5 things about Smithfield Market you might not know
What connects London’s iconic Smithfield Market to the Sydney Opera House?
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Collections
London’s ancient animal artefacts
Archaeological finds of animal materials offer insights into London’s rich history