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Class & Economics
Class & Economics

What were penny toys?

These colourful toys were sold on the streets by some of London’s poorest citizens

Health & Disease
Health & Disease

The Foundling Hospital

A pioneering sanctuary for abandoned children

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 Rose and Crown (trade token)

Dormer, John

Mid 17th century; 1658

Printed Ephemera
Printed Ephemera

Invoice

Jennings, Arthur (linen draper): Parrot, Cheapside, corner of Newgate Street

1749-06-03

Post-Medieval
Post-Medieval

The Coopers' Arms (trade token)

I.H.

Mid 17th century; 1648-1673