London stories
Explore the stories of the world's greatest city, from prehistory to the present day, and uncover the hidden treasures of our collections.
Royalty & Aristocracy
Royalty & Aristocracy
200 years of royal weddings in London
From Queen Victoria to Prince Harry, royal romances have been loved and loathed by Londoners
War & Weapons
War & Weapons
The Victoria Cross found in the Thames
When a mudlark recovered Britain’s prestigious medal for valour
Royalty & Aristocracy
Royalty & Aristocracy
The marriage of Queen Victoria & Prince Albert
A royal story of love – and loss
Royalty & Aristocracy
Royalty & Aristocracy
Queen Victoria’s nifty needlework
Embroidery, crocheting, making dresses for toy dolls: Victoria was one crafty Queen
Royalty & Aristocracy
Royalty & Aristocracy
Albertopolis: Prince Albert’s London legacy
South Kensington looks a little different today thanks to Albert’s enthusiasm for education and art
Royalty & Aristocracy
Royalty & Aristocracy
The long reign of Queen Victoria
Ruling for 63 years, Victoria witnessed rapid changes in British society, culture and industry
Publishing & Media
Publishing & Media
Who was Charles Dickens?
19th-century London’s most celebrated writer gave us Oliver Twist and A Christmas Carol
