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How the Great Fire of London created insurance

The Great Fire of London in 1666 had a surprising outcome: the creation of modern property insurance

Death & Disasters
Death & Disasters

Relics of King Charles I’s execution

Is this what the king wore on his final day?

Behind the scenes
Behind the scenes

Is this burnt bible a survivor of the Great Fire of London?

Hidden away for years, we trace its journey from flames to museum shelves

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Social History
Social History

Waste glass

1701-1900

Post-Medieval
Post-Medieval

Clay pipe

C. 1640-1660

Post-Medieval
Post-Medieval

The Royal Arms (trade token)

I.L.

Mid 17th century; 1648-1673