Class & Economics
Find out how class and economics have shaped Londoners’ lived experiences through our objects, stories and blogs.
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Publishing & Media
Publishing & Media
Who was Charles Dickens?
19th-century London’s most celebrated writer gave us Oliver Twist and A Christmas Carol
Class & Economics
Class & Economics
How London’s alternative currencies made change
In the past and present, Londoners have experimented with different forms of money
Fashion & Style
Fashion & Style
Who are the pearly kings & queens?
Since the late 1800s, pearlies have donned their button-covered regalia to raise money for charity
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Post-Medieval
Post-Medieval
The Cock Ale House; The Cock and Bottle (trade token)
Crosse, Henry, Crosse, Mary
Mid 17th century; 1648-1673; 1655
