London stories
Explore the stories of the world's greatest city and uncover the hidden treasures of our collections.
Politics & Society

Politics & Society
Boris Johnson: London mayor, Brexit prime minister
Running the capital then the country, Johnson is remembered for the Olympics, Brexit and Covid-19
Games & Sports

Games & Sports

Games & Sports
The London 2012 Olympics
A dreamlike opening ceremony. A successful haul of golds. And an area of east London transformed
Nature & Environment

Nature & Environment
Photographs of Stratford before the 2012 Olympics
The communities and industries that called the Olympic Park site their home
Games & Sports

Games & Sports
The first London Olympics, 1908
Featuring marathon misfortune, contentious judging and a brand new Olympic sport
Games & Sports

Games & Sports
London 1948 Olympics: The ‘Austerity Games’
Held in the struggling post-war years, these frugal Games were celebrated as a harmonious success