Religion & Beliefs
Religion & Beliefs

How did medieval Londoners celebrate Christmas?

Fasting, feasting and wassailers at your door

Class & Economics
Class & Economics

What were penny toys?

These colourful toys were sold on the streets by some of London’s poorest citizens

Art & Design
Art & Design

Why are these Victorian Christmas cards so weird?

Musical cats. Violent clowns. Friendly flies. Greetings cards looked a little different in the 1800s