20th century London (1900 – 1999)
Explore objects, stories and blogs shining a light on London during 100 years of enormous and rapid change.
Blogs-And-Stories
London stories
London stories
Gay’s The Word: Britain’s oldest LGBTQ+ bookshop
A central London haven that’s weathered many storms over the years
Love, Sex & Relationships
Love, Sex & Relationships
Kenric: London’s long-running lesbian social group
Meet-ups and connections since 1965
Lifestyle & Leisure
Immigration & Identity
Architecture & Home
Architecture & Home
London’s postmodern buildings
More is more with this fun and experimental style of architecture
Art & Design
Art & Design
Who were the Bloomsbury Group?
These free-thinking artists and intellectuals gathered in a Bloomsbury townhouse in the early 1900s
Fashion & Style
Fashion & Style
Big Topshop was Oxford Street’s fashion fortress
Topshop’s massive flagship was a department store, hangout spot and tourist attraction rolled into one
London Places
Art & Design
Art & Design
Tracey Emin & London
How this groundbreaking artist left her mark on the capital’s art scene
London Places
London Places
Dobell’s Record Shop was a jazz fan’s dream
A hub of London’s jazz, blues and folk scene for nearly 50 years