Class & Economics
Find out how class and economics have shaped Londoners’ lived experiences through our objects, stories and blogs.
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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
Class & Economics
Class & Economics
The story of Samuel Pepys’ silver plate
From counting pennies to splashing out on silver
Class & Economics
Class & Economics
How London’s alternative currencies made change
In the past and present, Londoners have experimented with different forms of money
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Post-Medieval
Post-Medieval
The Tallow Chandler; The Merchant Taylors' Arms (trade token)
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Mid 17th century; 1648-1673
