London stories
Explore the stories of the world's greatest city and uncover the hidden treasures of our collections.
War & Weapons
War & Weapons
How wartime bombsites became adventure playgrounds
Reclaiming the wreckage for play and imagination
London Places
Trades & Workers
Trades & Workers
The City of London’s last lollipop lady
And the history of London’s traffic stoppers
Class & Economics
Class & Economics
What were penny toys?
These colourful toys were sold on the streets by some of London’s poorest citizens
Lifestyle & Leisure
Lifestyle & Leisure
Strange & delightful dolls in our collection
Featuring headless puppets, the ever-stylish Sindy and a 300-year-old doll with human hair
Games & Sports
Games & Sports
How street play shaped the lives of London’s children
These city kids created their own outdoor playgrounds with scooters, skipping ropes and songs
