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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Collections
The Port of London’s role in Antarctic expeditions
Antarctica, Ahoy! Preparing for polar expeditions
Trades & Workers
Trades & Workers
The calls of London’s historic street traders
In a busy city, your voice can make a sale
Science & Technology
Science & Technology
How the telegraph took off in Victorian London
This invention marked the beginning of instant messaging – and standardised time