London stories
Explore the stories of the world's greatest city and uncover the hidden treasures of our collections.
Immigration & Identity
Immigration & Identity
How Asian ayahs and amahs arrived in London
These nannies were some of the first Asian women to visit London in the 18th century
Politics & Society
Politics & Society
London’s first South Asian MPs
As calls for Indian independence grew, three Indian MPs won seats in the UK Parliament
Trades & Workers
Trades & Workers
Inside the Cutler Street Warehouses
Once a centre of London’s trade and imperial ambitions
Rights & Activism
Rights & Activism
Sophia Duleep Singh: The Suffragette princess
For this Punjabi royal, winning women’s vote was worth breaking the law
Science & Technology
Science & Technology
What was the Great Exhibition of 1851?
A groundbreaking public attraction on an almost unheard-of scale
Royalty & Aristocracy
Royalty & Aristocracy
The long reign of Queen Victoria
Ruling for 63 years, Victoria witnessed rapid changes in British society, culture and industry
