London stories
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Olaudah Equiano: Writer & abolitionist
A freed enslaved man whose life story drove the abolition of the British trade in enslaved Africans
How London Pride began
And the campaign for LGBTQ+ rights gained momentum in the 1970s
How did medieval Londoners celebrate Christmas?
Fasting, feasting and wassailers at your door
Frances Burney’s mahogany desk: A symbol of slavery
Exploring histories of pain and exploitation in one English novelist’s writing desk
The life story of Mary Prince
A vital narrative of enslavement that boosted the abolitionist movement
The Zong Massacre Trial
The appalling case of 130 enslaved Africans murdered for an insurance claim
Hammersmith Bridge
It’s survived three bombs – and a struggle to keep it standing
The Victoria Cross found in the Thames
When a mudlark recovered Britain’s prestigious medal for valour
Charles Dickens’ ‘Memoirs of Joseph Grimaldi’
The Victorian author charts the turbulent life of a beloved London clown
How London’s alternative currencies made change
In the past and present, Londoners have experimented with different forms of money
The City of London’s last lollipop lady
And the history of London’s traffic stoppers
The marriage of Queen Victoria & Prince Albert
A royal story of love – and loss
The London 2012 Olympics
A dreamlike opening ceremony. A successful haul of golds. And an area of east London transformed
Clapham Junction Station: One of Britain’s busiest
Don’t let the name fool you – this major transport hub isn’t in Clapham
Sex Pistols: London’s resident punk rebels
The punk pioneers who defined a generation
