London stories
Explore the stories of the world's greatest city and uncover the hidden treasures of our collections.
All stories
London’s fashion designers
Vivienne Westwood, Mary Quant and the many other talents that make London a fashion capital
How did London celebrate VE Day on 8 May 1945?
Joy, relief and grief as the city marked ‘Victory in Europe’ near the end of the Second World War
Michaela Coel: A vital modern storyteller
The superstar behind Chewing Gum and I May Destroy You has spun unique tales from London life
What is the Cutty Sark?
How the speediest ship on the late 19th-century seas came to a standstill in Greenwich
Blitz: A revolutionary 1980s club night
How one small group of revellers shaped the style and sound of a decade
Bikers unite: Rockers & rebels at the Ace Cafe, 1963
A gathering of leather-jacket-wearing adrenaline junkies
Vikings in London
Two centuries of Viking raids and conquest left London a radically changed place
Where to see Roman ruins in London
After 2,000 years, you can still visit the remains of Roman baths, villas and the city wall
The history of London’s mosques
Fascinating buildings that tell the stories of the capital’s Muslim communities
When London moved by tram
Powered by horses, then electricity, London’s tram network was once the largest in the world
10 historical maps of London
Picking a route through the beautiful, intriguing and unusual maps in our collection
Edward Enninful: A west London fashion force
Model, stylist, fashion director, editor-in-chief at British Vogue
Ottobah Cugoano: A powerful critic of slavery
Cugoano shared his own experience of enslavement to try and end it for good
Liberty: A destination for high-quality design
A mock-Tudor treasure trove of fashion and homeware
